Group 1 - Tencent established its global medium-term note program in April 2014 with an initial cap of $5 billion, which has since expanded to $30 billion [2] - The program aims to enhance flexibility and efficiency in financing and capital management over the medium to long term, with the company currently having no intention to withdraw the entire amount [2] - Following each update to the program, Tencent has typically engaged in significant note financing shortly thereafter, such as a $6 billion issuance in April 2019 [2] Group 2 - The most recent update to the program occurred in April 2021, raising the limit to $30 billion, followed by a $4.15 billion note issuance [3] - After a gap of over four years, Tencent has updated its program again, indicating potential for new bond financing, with $17.75 billion in outstanding principal notes remaining [5] - The company has applied to list the proposed notes on the exchange, with several major banks acting as joint global coordinators for the issuance [5] Group 3 - Tencent's Q2 report for this year showed revenue of 184.5 billion yuan, a 15% year-on-year increase, and operating profit of 69.25 billion yuan, an 18% increase [7] - The company has significantly increased its investment in AI, with R&D spending up 17% to 20.25 billion yuan and capital expenditures up 119% to 19.11 billion yuan [7] - Despite high capital expenditures, Tencent achieved a gross margin of 22% and an operating profit margin of 18%, indicating a positive cycle of AI investment and quality growth [7]

Core Viewpoint - Tencent is likely to initiate a new round of bond financing, updating its global medium-term note program with a total limit of up to $30 billion [2][7]. Group 1: Bond Financing Plan - Tencent announced an update to its global medium-term note program on September 15, with a total amount reaching $30 billion [2]. - The program was originally established in April 2014 with a maximum limit of $5 billion, which has since expanded significantly over the years [4]. - The last update before this was in April 2021, when the limit was raised from $20 billion to $30 billion, followed by a $4.15 billion bond issuance shortly after [5][7]. Group 2: Current Financial Status - As of the latest announcement, Tencent has $17.75 billion in outstanding principal under the program and has applied for listing the proposed notes on the stock exchange [7]. - The company has not yet entered into any binding agreements regarding the proposed bond issuance, which will depend on various factors including market conditions and investor interest [7]. - Tencent's stock price has been recovering, currently exceeding HKD 640 per share, approaching its historical high from 2021 [8]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In the second quarter of this year, Tencent reported revenue of CNY 184.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15%, and operating profit of CNY 69.25 billion, up 18% [10]. - The company has significantly increased its investment in AI, with R&D spending rising 17% to CNY 20.25 billion and capital expenditure increasing 119% to CNY 19.11 billion [10]. - Despite high capital expenditures, Tencent achieved a gross margin of 22% and an operating profit margin of 18%, indicating a positive cycle of AI investment and quality growth [10].

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Core Viewpoint - Tencent Holdings has announced a global medium-term note program totaling $30 billion, aimed at professional investors, with a listing date set for September 16, 2025 [1] Group 1 - The total amount of the medium-term note program is $30 billion [1] - The program will be listed for a duration of 12 months starting from September 15, 2025 [1] - The issuance of the notes will be exclusively for professional investors [1]