Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-11 08:21Core Viewpoint - China Pacific Insurance (601601.SH, 02601.HK) announced the issuance of zero-coupon convertible bonds denominated in Hong Kong dollars, maturing in 2030, with a total financing scale of HKD 15.556 billion, marking the largest issuance of its kind in history and the largest overseas refinancing project for financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region since 2025 [1][2] Group 1 - The issuance of the H-share convertible bonds achieved a subscription rate of over 70% from long-term investors, with a conversion premium rate of 25% [1] - The funds raised will primarily support the company's insurance business and its three strategic developments: "Great Health, Artificial Intelligence+, and Internationalization," as well as supplement working capital for general corporate purposes [1] - The issuance is expected to enhance the company's sustainable capital supply capability, improve capital efficiency, and strengthen market value management, contributing to high-quality development [1] Group 2 - The initial conversion price for the convertible bonds is set at HKD 39.04 per share, which could lead to the conversion of approximately 398 million shares, representing about 12.55% of the expanded H-share capital and 3.98% of the total issued share capital [2] - Issuing zero-coupon convertible bonds allows the issuer to lower financing costs while providing flexibility between equity and debt, with dilution occurring only when investors exercise their conversion rights [2] - Other large domestic and foreign insurance companies are also opting for zero-coupon convertible bonds in a low-interest-rate environment, as seen with China Ping An (601318.SH, 02318.HK), which issued HKD 11.765 billion in similar bonds earlier this year [2]