SoftBank Group is offering benchmark bonds denominated in USD (fixed-rate tranches of 3.25 years, 5.5 years and 10 years) and in EUR (fixed-rate tranches of 4 years, 6 years and 8 years) rated BB+ by S&P. Proceeds will be used for foreign bond redemptions and a partial repayment of the $ 40bn bridge loan that was raised in March 2026. We see fair yields of 6.25% (4Y), 6.875% (6Y) and 7.25% (8Y) for the EUR tranches.
SoftBank Group is offering benchmark bonds denominated in USD (fixed-rate tranches of 3.25 years, 5.5 years and 10 years) and in EUR (fixed-rate tranches of 4 years, 6 years and 8 years) rated BB+ by S&P. Proceeds will be used for foreign bond redemptions and a partial repayment of the $ 40bn bridge loan that was raised in March 2026. We see fair yields of 6.25% (4Y), 6.875% (6Y) and 7.25% (8Y) for the EUR tranches.
Softbank Group has launched a benchmark multi-currency senior unsecured bond offering. The proposed transaction comprises RegS fixed-rate USD notes with 3.5-, 5.5- and 10-year tenors, along with EUR tranches with 4-, 6- and 8-year tenors. The proceeds are mainly earmarked for the refinancing of existing foreign-currency senior notes and partial repayment of a 2026 bridge loan facility (for the group's OpenAI investment). We believe the USD 3.5Y, 5.5Y and 10Y notes will price at c. 7.5%, 7.75...
We expect lacklustre 4QFY26 results with narrowing losses in quick commerce partially offset by softer core commerce growth amid high competition and weaker online retail performance in March. Cloud growth is likely to remain solid and broadly in line with expectations. However, overall profitability may be weighed down by higher-than-expected losses in the “All Others” segment, driven by continued investments in AI and marketing effort. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of HK$192.00 (...
In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Odido, Italmatch Chemicals, Borr Drilling, Benteler International, Bertrand Franchise, TAP, Lecta, TGS ASA, Air Baltic, Klockner Pentaplast, Selecta, Softbank Group
In our latest Asia Monthly, we discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on our Asian Coverage Universe. In addition, we review the performance of major Asian credit indices and UST curve movements in March 2026. We also provide a recap of major news and macroeconomic releases, including those from the US, China, India, Indonesia and Japan. In addition, we summarise the top/bottom performers, recent USD bond issuances and rating actions in Asian corporate credit, as well as a list of ...
China online retail companies’ 4Q25 revenue and margins were pressured by the high-base effect and the persistently intense on-demand delivery competition, which are likely to ease in 2026, seeing the solid NBS retail data for Jan-Feb 26, and the latest policy. Meanwhile, online gaming and OTA reported resilient 4Q25 top-line growth and continuous margin improvement, empowered by improved AI efficiency and benign competition. We expect improving AI monetisation and mixed earnings as AI investmen...
Chinese equities consolidated further in March amid outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, with the HSI and MSCI China Index declining 6.9% mom and 7.5% mom respectively. We expect markets to stay volatile in April, though oversold rebounds are possible. We continue to focus on names with stronger fundamentals and remain buyers of tech names, adding Li Ning and Zijin Mining to our BUY list while taking profits on Ganfeng Lithium and cutting losses on LINK REIT.
In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Travelodge, Arrow Global, Bite, Vallourec, Morrisons, Kantar, Altice France (SFR), EnQuest Plc, Softbank Group, Rekeep, Grunenthal, Industria Macchine Automatiche
What’s new: Alibaba’s reported FY3Q26 results that were below consensus and our expectations. External cloud and AI revs could grow at least 40% CAGR over the next five years as demand for AI remains resilient. However, investments in AI including marketing spending related to Qwen App could continue to weigh down margins heading into FY27. We lower our PT from US$200 to US$170 on lowered margin outlook. Our updated PT of US$170 implies 21.8x FY27E P/E. We maintain our BUY rating. Analysts: Jin...
Alibaba’s 3QFY26 earnings missed expectations. Revenue grew 1.7% yoy to Rmb284.8b (15% like-for-like basis), in line with the street’s estimate. Non-GAAP net profit was Rmb16.7b, down 44% yoy, missing our forecast, due to its investment in Taobao Instant Commerce. In 4QFY26, management expects: a) a significant narrowing of quick commerce losses, b) a recovery in CMR growth and profitability, and c) continued strong growth in cloud revenue. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of HK$192.00 (US...
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