Investors showed strong demand for the three-year and perpetual bonds of Power Construction Corporation of China, despite a negative outlook from SP Global Ratings and criticism of its project in Africa. The Shanghai-listed firm’s 3-year $300 million senior unsecured notes and $500 million perpetual bonds were subscribed more than 5 times and 4.4 times respectively.
Order books for the 3-year Reg S $300 million bonds reached more than $1.5 billion from 71 accounts, with 96% of orders from Asia and the rest from Europe. Financial institutions including banks accounted for 47% of the book, while asset managers and fund managers accounted for 34%. Sovereign wealth funds also placed...