Hong Kong’s MTR Corp sells record HK$18.8 billion in green bonds

Hong Kong's rail operator raises a record HK$18.8 billion in its first public green bond sale, signaling strong investor appetite for sustainable infrastructure. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Hong Kong’s MTR Corp sells record HK$18.8 billion in green bonds

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The MTR Corporation has sold a record HK$18.8 billion (US$2.4 billion) in green bonds, marking the largest-ever public bond issuance in the Hong Kong dollar market. Announced on Wednesday, the landmark sale represents the rail giant's first foray into the public Hong Kong dollar debt market and is designed to diversify funding for a series of upcoming capital projects. The issuance was structured across three tranches with maturities of five, ten, and thirty years, with each individual tranche also setting a new size record for bonds of their respective durations in the local market. The overwhelming demand from investors was a central feature of the deal, with the overall order book swelling to over HK$60 billion. This level of interest, representing a subscription rate of more than three times the offered amount, provided the company with significant leverage to tighten the pricing of the bonds. The robust oversubscription is interpreted by market analysts as a powerful vote of confidence in both MTR's creditworthiness and the strategic direction of Hong Kong's financial hub, particularly its ambitions in sustainable finance. Proceeds from the green bond issuance are earmarked to finance or refinance eligible projects that align with MTR's Green Finance Framework. This framework specifically channels funds toward initiatives that promote climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a more sustainable urban environment. For MTR, this likely includes investments in energy-efficient railway systems, the development of new sustainable transit-oriented communities, and upgrades to existing infrastructure to reduce environmental impact. The move solidifies the corporation's commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its core financial strategy. The transaction's success carries significant implications for Hong Kong's capital markets. By executing the largest Hong Kong dollar bond deal on record, MTR has effectively demonstrated the depth and liquidity available in the local debt market for high-quality issuers. Financial regulators and market proponents have long advocated for such landmark deals to establish stronger...

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