27 Feb, 2017

New Issue: Challenger Capital Notes 2

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Feb 27, 2017|Hybrids|

On 28th February 2017, Challenger Ltd (CGF) announced a new issue namely Challenger Capital Notes 2 (prospective ASX Code: CGFPB). The purpose of this transaction is to provide Regulatory Capital for the group but more specifically, it will be treated as additional Tier 1 capital. The indicative size of the offer is [$350 million] but CGF retain the ability to [...]

22 Feb, 2017

New Issue: PERLS IX

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Feb 22, 2017|Hybrids|

On the 20th of February 2017, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) announced a new issue namely PERLS IX (Prospective ASX Code: CBAPF). The notes are expected to be issued on the 31st of March 2017. The purpose of this transaction is to provide Regulatory Capital for the group but more specifically, it will be treated as additional Tier 1 [...]

26 Jan, 2017

Hybrids: 2017 First Half Redemptions

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Jan 26, 2017|Hybrids, Market Commentary|

In 2017, there are a number of major scheduled call dates and final redemptions in the ASX-listed Debt & Hybrid Market. While it is important to ensure that capital is paid back, many investors require a new investment vehicle to reinvest the repaid funds. For this reason, we have given our thoughts on potential refinancing for major securities scheduled to [...]

26 Jan, 2017

UniCredit: AT1 Security Structure Risk

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Jan 26, 2017|Case Study, Hybrids|

In a stress test of Eurozone’s biggest lenders carried out by ECB last year, UniCredit emerged as the sixth weakest bank in the region. In an effort to distance itself from Italy's prolonged banking crisis the Italian bank unveiled an “aggressive and immediate” approach to cut asset hangover and clean up its balance sheet in December 2016. After various disposals [...]

11 Jan, 2017

Bank Hybrids: Looking Backwards to Look Forwards

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Jan 11, 2017|Hybrids, Market Commentary|

In 2016, hybrids rebounded strongly following a weak first quarter to finish the year up 9.2%. This was driven by tighter credit spreads as both institutional and retail investors showed particularly strong support for hybrids. This rally was primarily driven by technical factors due lack of new supply during the second half with a number of corporate issuers choosing to not [...]

15 Dec, 2016

Crown Retreats On Proposed Demerger

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Dec 15, 2016|Hybrids|

On the 15th of December 2016, Crown Resorts Limited (ASX: CWN) announced the decision to further sell down its share in Melco Crown Entertainment Limited by 13.4% to 14%. The transaction is expected to generate ~$1.6 billion and funds will be used to reduce net debt by ~$800 million, pay a special distribution of ~$500 million and facilitate of share [...]

8 Dec, 2016

Hybrids Over The Holiday Period

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Dec 8, 2016|Hybrids, Market Commentary|

Last week we entered the holiday period which is generally categorised as quiet for all financial markets. So, what can we expect over the next two months before reporting season commences once again in February 2017? As many companies in Australia shut down for the majority of the holiday period, primary market activity is limited. This is especially prominent in [...]

5 Dec, 2016

AFIG: How Optionality Impacts Valuation

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Dec 5, 2016|Case Study, Education, Hybrids|

Over the past decade there have been a number of securities that feature the option to convert into ordinary equity at a pre-defined date. The conditions that trigger convertibility vary with each security but given this exposure, the price of security can be impacted by the underlying share price. The ratio of shares the investor receives for each security is [...]

10 Nov, 2016

Bank Reporting Season Wrap Up

By |2021-09-24T10:43:40+10:00Nov 10, 2016|Hybrids, Market Commentary|

With the September bank reporting season now complete, several common themes have emerged across the sector that we expect to continue to play out over the next twelve months. Earnings increase but margins remain under pressure and growth targets lowered. Although cash earnings for Australian banks remained robust during 2016 revenue growth is becoming difficult, suggesting the earnings cycle may [...]

8 Nov, 2016

Bank Issuance Supplies Investors but Corporate Hybrids are Dwindling

By |2021-09-24T10:43:40+10:00Nov 8, 2016|Hybrids, Market Commentary|

With ~$4.7 billion of net issuance of ASX-listed debt and hybrid securities in 2016, investors have not been short of supply but with three large-scale hybrids due for redemption before years end, where will this maturing capital go? Figure 1. 2016 Transactions Date  Ticker Issuance ($m) Replaced ($m) Net Issuance ($m) 30-Mar-16 CBAPE $1,450 PCAPA - $1166 $284 7-Jun-16 PPCHA $100 PPCG [...]