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多路资本出手驰援,缓解银行转债到期压力

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic capital injections into Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) through the conversion of convertible bonds into equity, which alleviates the bank's impending repayment pressure and strengthens its capital base [1][4][7]. Group 1: Capital Injections - Multiple capital sources, including China Mobile and investment firms like Oriental Asset and Xinda Investment, have increased their stakes in SPDB through convertible bond conversions and stock purchases [1][5]. - On October 13, China Mobile converted 56.31 million convertible bonds into 450 million ordinary shares, raising its ownership from 17.00% to 18.18% [4][5]. - Oriental Asset increased its holdings from approximately 938.7 million shares (3.03%) to 1.073 billion shares (3.44%) and holds 8.6 million convertible bonds [5][7]. Group 2: Importance of Convertible Bonds - The successful conversion of convertible bonds is crucial for counting towards core Tier 1 capital; otherwise, the issuer must repay the principal and interest upon maturity [7]. - The actions of these investors not only reduce SPDB's repayment pressure but also introduce strategic investors that bolster core Tier 1 capital, supporting future business development [7]. Group 3: Market Trends - The market for bank convertible bonds has significantly contracted, with the total outstanding amount in the financial sector dropping from 206.33 billion to 123.71 billion [9]. - The decline in issuance and the exit of several bank convertible bonds, primarily through forced redemption, have led to a scarcity of quality convertible bonds, impacting fixed-income fund strategies [9].