Pacific Basin raises $123.8 million from six-year CB

Pacific Basin Shipping has raised $123.8 million from the sale of a six-year convertible bond to help expand its fleet.

The CB has a six-year maturity with an investor put in the fourth year. It was offered with a coupon ranging from 1.375% to 1.875% and a conversion premium of 27.5% to 35%.

The deal resulted in a 1.875% coupon and a 27.5% premium over Thursday’s HK$3.89 closing price. The premium translates into an initial conversion price of HK$4.96 a share. The initial conversion price range was between HK$4.96 and HK$5.25.

It attracted robust demand close to 50 investors took...