Swire Pacific Unit to Raise HK$4.70 Billion via Debt Offering
Swire Pacific (HKG:0019, HKG:0087) said its Swire Pacific Finance unit was looking to raise HK$4.70 billion via a bond offering, according to a Tuesday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.The bonds will convert into Cathay Pacific Airways (HKG:0293) shares based on an initial exchange price of HK$13.18 each. Assuming full conversion, the bonds would convert into 356.6 million Cathay Pacific shares representing 5.9% of the business.The bonds mature on June 16, 2027, and do not bear interest.Swire Pacific said it will use the proceeds for general working capital purposes.Cathay Pacific's shares slumped nearly 7% in recent trade, while Swire Pacific's class A and B shares fell more than 1%.