Chinese discount retailer Miniso’s shares fell after announcing plans to sell USD500 million of convertible bonds. The company’s stock dropped 5.6 percent to HKD48.20 in Hong Kong and plunged 12.7 percent to USD24.07 in New York. Miniso intends to use the funds for a share buyback plan, opening new overseas stores, enhancing the supply chain, and boosting brand awareness.
The convertible bonds will have an annual coupon rate of 0.5 percent and mature in 2032, with an initial conversion price of HKD64.40, a premium of 26 percent over the closing price. This marks Miniso’s first effort to raise funds through convertible bonds.
Founded in 2009, Miniso operates thousands of stores in China and overseas, with plans to open hundreds more annually. It aims to offer consumers creative and high-quality products at affordable prices. The company has received investments from Tencent Holdings and Hillhouse Capital.
The announcement of the bond sale led to a drop in Miniso’s stock prices, but the company remains committed to expanding its global footprint and improving its operations through the raised funds. Investors will be watching closely as Miniso executes its growth plans with the newly secured capital.
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