Shares of Tianneng Power (00819.HK) plunged 7.773% after its majority-owned subsidiary completed a RMB 1 billion bond issuance, raising investor concerns about the group's financial strategy.
The move came after Tianneng (688819.SH), an 86.53%-owned subsidiary listed in Shanghai, announced it had successfully issued its first tranche of 2026 technology innovation corporate bonds. The issuance provides the battery manufacturer with fresh capital for development but sparked a sell-off in its parent company's stock.
The public offering secured RMB 1 billion ($138 million) in funding with a three-year tenor and a low annual interest rate of 1.58%. While the subsidiary's shares saw a milder decline of 2.789%, the parent company faced significant selling pressure, with short-selling volume reaching $16.44 million, accounting for 11.35% of turnover.
The sharp divergence in stock performance suggests that while the subsidiary has secured favorable financing, investors in the Hong Kong-listed parent company may be wary of the group's overall debt profile or the intended use of the newly raised capital. The low interest rate of 1.58% is significantly below market averages, indicating strong demand for the bonds but failing to reassure equity investors.
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