Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to Li & Fung Limited ("Li & Fung") for its issuance of US$300 million bond at an 8.375% coupon, due in February 2029, to refinance existing debt maturing in 2025 (the "Bonds"). The final order book of the bond offering was close to US$1 billion, representing 3 times oversubscription with strong participation from key global institutional investors. The Bonds are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. In parallel, Appleby also acted for Li & Fung in respect of its tender offer to eligible holders of its outstanding US$650 million 5.25% subordinated perpetual capital securities (the "Securities") to tender up to US$50 million of their Securities for purchase for cash.
The Appleby team was led by Hong Kong Corporate Partner Judy Lee.
Li & Fung is a Bermuda-incorporated company and one of the world's largest business-to-business ("B2B") supply chain service providers, servicing many of the world's leading retailers and brands worldwide. Li & Fung specializes in delivering comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain solutions, including design, development, production, and delivery of high-volume, time-sensitive nonperishable consumer goods through an extensive global network spanning approximately 40 economies.
The Company retained Citigroup Global Markets Limited, DBS Bank Ltd. and MUFG Securities EMEA PLC to act as Dealer Managers and Sodali & Co Limited acted as tender agent for the tender offer.
Judy commented that "This transaction underscores our position as a market leader in the Debt Capital Markets practice across Asia. We deeply appreciate the continued trust and confidence our clients place in Appleby. Our dedicated team remains committed to delivering exceptional results and value to our clients."
Our Debt Capital Market practice is well known in the industry and forms a growing core sector of our capital markets practice in Hong Kong. Our team continues to advise Cayman Islands, Bermuda and British Virgin Islands issuers in the Asia Pacific region to raise funds by way of various forms of debt and note instruments.