
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent increase in the holdings of SPDB convertible bonds by Xinda Investment, drawing parallels to the "Everbright model" where a significant shareholder increased their stake before bond maturity, leading to a successful conversion into equity [1][3][10]. Group 1: SPDB Convertible Bonds - As of June 25, Xinda Securities managed to accumulate nearly 118 million SPDB convertible bonds, representing 23.57% of the total issuance [2][7]. - The SPDB convertible bonds were issued in October 2019 with a total amount of 50 billion yuan and are set to mature in four months [2][4]. - By the end of March, only 144,000 yuan worth of SPDB convertible bonds had been converted into common stock, indicating a conversion rate of 0.0029% [5]. Group 2: Comparison with Everbright Bank - The article highlights a similar case with Everbright Bank, where China Huarong increased its holdings of Everbright convertible bonds before their maturity, leading to a significant conversion into equity [3][10]. - Following the conversion, China Huarong became the second-largest shareholder of Everbright Bank, which alleviated the repayment pressure of the bonds and strengthened the bank's core capital [11]. Group 3: Market Context and Trends - The article notes that the recent performance of the banking sector has led to several banks triggering strong redemption and conversion of their convertible bonds, with a total issuance of 48 billion yuan involved [16]. - The SPDB convertible bonds are nearing maturity, with only four months left, while other banks are also close to triggering strong redemption conditions [20]. - The issuance of new convertible bonds has stagnated since 2023 due to the long-standing undervaluation of bank stocks, impacting the willingness of banks to issue new bonds [26].