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Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue, bankers say

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Cao LiFebruary 9, 2026 at 03:30 AM
Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue, bankers say
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Hong Kong-listed companies are increasingly issuing convertible bonds, driven by strong equity market performance in early 2026. In the first five weeks of the year, eleven companies raised $7.4 billion through this method, representing almost half of the total raised in 2025. Companies like Tianqi Lithium, Huatai Securities, and Xtep have recently announced convertible bond issuances. Bankers attribute this trend to high share prices, which allow issuers to set higher conversion prices and attract investors who believe stock values will continue to rise. The increased activity indicates companies are capitalizing on favorable market conditions to raise capital through equity-linked instruments.

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China 60% Dealogic 60% Xtep 60% Citi 60% Olivia Li ×270% Tianqi Lithium 70% Huatai Securities 70% Hong Kong ×290%

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