Group 1 - Swire Properties plans to issue a seven-year USD bond to refinance a $500 million note maturing in September [1] - Approximately 30% of Swire's total debt is denominated in RMB, and the company is seeking opportunities to diversify into other currencies [1] - The choice of a seven-year term for the bond is influenced by the fact that most of Swire's bank financing is for five years [1]

Group 1 - The company Swire Properties (00019)/(00087) plans to issue a seven-year USD bond as early as Thursday (August 21) to refinance a $500 million note maturing in September [1] - Approximately 30% of Swire's total debt is denominated in RMB, and the company is actively seeking opportunities to diversify into other currencies [1] - The choice of a seven-year term for the bond issuance is influenced by the fact that most of the company's bank financing is for five years [1]