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银行可转债接连触发强赎 核心资本充足率获支撑
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-05-29 21:31

Core Viewpoint - Hangzhou Bank has announced the early redemption of its convertible bonds (Hangyin Convertible Bonds) due to the triggering of mandatory redemption conditions, marking the third such instance among bank convertible bonds this year [1][3]. Group 1: Early Redemption Announcement - Hangzhou Bank's convertible bonds have triggered the conditional redemption clause as the stock price has remained above 130% of the conversion price for 15 trading days [1]. - The bank will redeem the bonds at face value plus accrued interest, with investors having the option to convert or trade in the secondary market [1][2]. Group 2: Performance and Market Context - The Hangyin Convertible Bonds were issued in March 2021, with a total issuance of 15 billion yuan and a maturity of six years, featuring a tiered interest rate structure [2]. - The stock price of Hangzhou Bank has increased by over 70% since the beginning of 2024, contributing to the bond's early redemption [2][4]. Group 3: Impact on Capital Structure - The early redemption of convertible bonds allows banks to enhance their core Tier 1 capital without incurring further interest expenses, thus optimizing their financial structure [5]. - Following the conversion of bonds, Hangzhou Bank's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio is expected to increase by 0.83 percentage points [5]. Group 4: Broader Market Trends - There are currently 10 outstanding bank convertible bonds in the market, with a total issuance of 191.5 billion yuan, but the overall conversion ratio remains low for many [3][4]. - The banking sector has shown strong performance, with the index for primary banks rising over 40% in 2024, creating favorable conditions for bond conversions [4].