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A double digit premium to the dollar curve lured in overseas buyers, who took a 'large chunk' of the bonds
Investors have lots of cash and are eager for new issuance
Investors are keen for new bonds and better rated borrowers may not want to issue in numbers
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Investors chased after a rare $300m Basel III-compliant tier two bond from Indonesia’s Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) in both primary and secondary markets this week, sending the 12.3 times covered deal tighter in the aftermarket. -
Taiwanese LCD panel maker Innolux Corp raised $300m from a zero coupon convertible bond this week, riding a new wave of demand for the asset class in 2020.
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Anta Sports Products made a stellar euro equity-linked debut this week, sealing a €1bn zero-coupon convertible bond at a negative yield. The deal had its share of challenges, but showed what is possible in a market that has seen a change in sentiment recently. Jonathan Breen reports.
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Future Retail’s inaugural dollar bond raised the curtain for India’s retail shopping sector, as the company leveraged on its new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon to raise $500m. But while the industry appeals to investors, issuance pipeline from the country remains thin, writes Morgan Davis.
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The securitization market generates a mix of excitement and confusion, offering investors a novel way to boost their returns, diversify risks and — not very bold conjecture here — sometimes lose lots of money without quite understanding why.
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Indonesian apparel supplier Pan Brothers is in talks with banks for a new dollar loan, as it prepares to return to the market for the first time since 2018. However, syndication may be a challenge, as lenders are still reeling from the default of a subsidiary of textile firm Duniatex last year, writes Pan Yue.
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