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HUDCO, NaBFID and SIDBI to tap bond market for Rs 13,500 cr
The Economic Times· 2026-02-11 00:51
Group 1 - NaBFID plans to raise ₹4,000 crore through a 10-year bond sale, with investor focus on this issuance amid high benchmark government security yields at 6.75% [5] - The expected pricing for NaBFID's bonds is around 100 basis points over the sovereign yield, indicating a competitive rate below the state bond rate [5] - HUDCO is anticipated to secure a rate of approximately 7.75%-8% for a three-year bond tenure [5] Group 2 - Corporates raised ₹26,752 crore in January 2023, a decrease from ₹29,798 crore in December 2022, reflecting a tightening in market borrowings [3] - Wholesale loans by banks have increased, with SBI reporting a 3.4% year-on-year growth in its corporate loan book, while HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reported growths of 10.3% and 5.6% respectively [5]
Sky Harbour Announces Pricing of its Series 2026 Bonds at 6%
Businesswire· 2026-01-29 23:44
Core Viewpoint - Sky Harbour Group Corporation has successfully priced its Series 2026 Aviation Facilities Project bonds at a yield of 6.0%, indicating strong investor demand and support for its growth strategy in aviation infrastructure [1][2]. Group 1: Bond Issuance Details - The Series 2026 Bonds were priced at par with a 6.0% coupon and a mandatory tender on January 1, 2031 [1]. - The bond issuance was upsized from an initial $100 million to $150 million due to approximately $450 million in orders from 18 institutional fund investors [1][2]. - The bonds are expected to be issued around February 12, 2026, pending customary closing conditions [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the Series 2026 Bonds, along with a $200 million Draw Down Facility from J.P. Morgan, will fund construction projects at multiple airports, including Bradley International Airport and Dulles International Airport [2]. - The funding is expected to support over 1.2 million rentable square feet of new hangar capacity, contributing to a total of over 2.3 million rentable square feet across the portfolio [2]. Group 3: Management Commentary - The CEO emphasized that the bond transaction reflects a deepening partnership with bond investors, which is central to the company's growth plan [3]. - The CFO noted that these subordinated bonds represent a significant milestone in the company's capital formation strategy, effectively doubling the target return on project equity [3]. Group 4: Company Overview - Sky Harbour Group Corporation is focused on developing a nationwide network of Home-Basing campuses for business aircraft, aiming to provide superior infrastructure and service in business aviation [4].
IBM CEO: 'I think quantum today is where AI and GPUs were in 2015'
CNBC Television· 2025-11-07 20:00
Quantum Computing Roadmap & Timeline - The company has been following its quantum computing roadmap for over 5 years and expects quantum computers to solve surprising and amazing problems around 2028 or 2029 [2] - Quantum computing is currently at the same stage as AI and GPUs were in 2015, indicating significant future potential [5] Applications in Finance - HSBC used quantum computing for bond pricing and achieved 34% better pricing compared to overnight models [3] - A 5 basis points improvement in bond pricing across a $13 trillion bond market can lead to substantial profits and better results [4] - Quantum computing enables real-time portfolio construction, allowing selection of the most appropriate 10 assets from a pool of 1,000 based on individual risk profiles and market risk [4] Potential Applications Beyond Finance - Quantum computing can be applied to solve problems such as corrosion on aircraft wings and developing better fertilizers to save electricity [5]
Why Microsoft Has Lower Borrowing Costs Than the U.S.
WSJ· 2025-09-28 09:30
Core Viewpoint - There are several theories explaining why investors are willing to pay a premium for bonds issued by companies like Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson compared to U.S. Treasury bonds [1] Group 1 - The premium for corporate bonds may be attributed to perceived credit quality and stability of the issuing companies [1] - Investors might seek higher yields from corporate bonds as compensation for taking on additional risk compared to Treasuries [1] - Market dynamics, including supply and demand for corporate bonds, can influence pricing and lead to higher valuations [1]