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China Hongqiao Completes RMB10.2 Billion Zero-Coupon Convertible Bond Issue

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  • China Hongqiao raised RMB10.2 billion via zero-coupon convertible bonds, boosting liquidity.
  • Proceeds will fund bauxite procurement, debt refinancing, overseas projects and buybacks.
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China Hongqiao Completes RMB10.2 Billion Zero-Coupon Convertible Bond Issue

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China Hongqiao Group Ltd. ( (HK:1378) ) has provided an update.

China Hongqiao Group Limited has completed the issuance of RMB10.2 billion (about US$1.47 billion) in USD-settled zero-coupon convertible bonds due 2027, following the fulfillment of all conditions under its subscription agreement. The company plans to allocate these proceeds mainly to secure bauxite supplies, refinance upcoming debt maturities, fund overseas projects, support future share repurchases and cover general corporate needs by the end of 2026.

About 40% of the funds will go to procuring and stockpiling bauxite, a critical input for its aluminum operations, to mitigate supply and geopolitical risks through 2026. Roughly 30% will be used to refinance domestic and offshore debt maturing by the end of 2026, helping manage a sizeable US$15 billion debt load, while the remaining capital is earmarked to back expansion abroad, enhance capital management via buybacks and bolster overall financial flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1378) stock is a Buy with a HK$45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on China Hongqiao Group Ltd. stock, see the HK:1378 Stock Forecast page.

More about China Hongqiao Group Ltd.

China Hongqiao Group Limited is a Cayman Islands–incorporated company listed in Hong Kong and engaged in the aluminum industry, relying heavily on bauxite as a key raw material for its production. The group operates at large scale, with annual bauxite procurement typically around US$5 billion and total indebtedness of roughly US$15 billion as of end-2025, highlighting its substantial funding and raw material needs.

Average Trading Volume: 43,214,716

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: HK$329B

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