Vingroup Mulls KRW400 Billion Bond Issue to Diversify Funding

Vietnam-based Vingroup (HOSE:VIC) is gearing up for a private placement of Korean won-denominated bonds as it seeks to diversify its access to international capital, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing a company official.

The three-year bond could be worth as much as 400 billion won ($292 million), although the size and terms remain subject to change. Shinhan Securities Vietnam, KB Securities and Kiwoom Securities are working on the proposed deal, with Shinhan and Kiwoom confirming their participation.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate financing needs, the news outlet said.

Vingroup did not immediately respond to' request for a comment.

Dutch Telco KPN Issues EUR500 Million Hybrid Bond

Koninklijke KPN (KPN.AS) said Tuesday it issued 500 million euros of 4.625% subordinated hybrid bond, with a term of 5.25 years.The bond is first callable on Sept. 9, 2031, with a first reset date scheduled for Dec. 9, 2031.The Dutch telecommunications company earmarked proceeds from the issuance for general corporate expenditures and debt refinancing. It issued the bond amid an ongoing offer to fully redeem 500 million euros of perpetual hybrid capital securities with a first reset date of Dec. 21, 2027.

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