Shimao Property sold an $800 million seven-year bond that is callable in year four on Tuesday evening, the first Chinese developer to tap the Asian high-yield market since the Kaisa complex plagued the sector.
The developer priced its latest Reg S-only bond at 8.375%, which is 37.5bp tighter than its initial price guidance area of around 8.75%, according to a term sheet seen by FinanceAsia. It is also at the tighter end of the final price guidance range.
Shimao’s offering has expected ratings of Ba3BB-BB, and the proceeds will be used to refinance in part or whole the...