Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-14 04:35Core Viewpoint - Chow Tai Fook (00659) has announced a new panda bond plan for 2026, with a total registration amount not exceeding RMB 5 billion, pending approval from the China Interbank Market Dealers Association [1] Group 1: Panda Bond Plan - The 2026 panda bond plan can be issued within two years from the receipt of the acceptance notice from the association, and may be issued in multiple tranches [1] - The exact issuance time, term, scale, and terms of the 2026 panda bonds will depend on market conditions at the time of issuance [1] - The coupon rate for the 2026 panda bonds will be determined through a centralized book-building process [1] Group 2: Financial Strategy - The 2026 panda bond plan is expected to provide a cost-effective way for the group to refinance the outstanding principal amount of notes maturing in 2026 and 2027 [1] - The favorable interest rate differential between USD/HKD borrowing and RMB borrowing is anticipated to persist, benefiting the company's financing strategy [1] - A significant portion of the group's assets, operations, and income is denominated in RMB, making the 2026 panda bonds a natural hedge against RMB exchange rate fluctuations [1]