Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-10-27 07:22Group 1 - Meituan plans to launch its largest-ever regular bond issuance, seeking to raise approximately $3 billion to bolster its financial position amid intense price competition in China's food delivery and local retail markets [1][5] - The company aims to issue $2 billion in US dollar-denominated notes and an equivalent of $1 billion in offshore renminbi notes, with the issuance potentially hitting the market as early as this week [1][5] - The funds raised will primarily be used for refinancing existing offshore debt and meeting general corporate needs, with a $750 million bond maturing this week [1][5] Group 2 - Major industry players, including Alibaba and JD.com, have introduced significant discounts and incentives this year, intensifying market competition and putting pressure on Meituan's stock performance [4] - Fitch Ratings has assigned a "BBB+" rating to Meituan's proposed US dollar bonds, consistent with its existing senior unsecured bond rating, but has revised the outlook from "positive" to "stable" due to expected revenue growth slowdown [6] - Despite short-term pressures, Fitch remains optimistic about Meituan's long-term prospects, anticipating a moderation in the intensity of the price war over the next 6 to 12 months, and expects the company to return to positive free cash flow by 2026 [6]