Meituan aims to raise $1.2 billion in dual tranche bond to refinance debt
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Chinese food delivery company Meituan 3690.HK said on Wednesday it launched an 8 billion yuan ($1.20 billion) dual-tranche bond, comprising a 4.5 billion yuan five-year tranche and a 3.5 billion yuan 10-year tranche.
Here are some details:
Meituan plans to use the proceeds to refinance existing offshore debt and for general corporate purposes
The company said the five-year tranche will bear interest at the rate of 2.50% per annum, while the 10-year tranche will bear interest at the rate of 3.10% per annum
Meituan said the bonds are expected to receive Baa1 ratings from Moody's and BBB+ ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Fitch
The five-year tranche will mature on November 3, 2031, while the 10-year tranche will mature on November 3, 2036, the firm added
Reuters reported on Monday that Meituan aimed to raise about 7 billion yuan through the deal
CITIC Securities, Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, China Construction Bank, ICBC, Bank of Communications and HSBC are among the lead banks for the deal, according to Meituan's statement
($1 = 6.6660 Chinese yuan renminbi)