Core Viewpoint - MTR Corporation (00066) successfully issued a total of 3billioninthreetranchesofUSdollarbonds,achievinganoversubscriptionofover4.6times,indicatingstronginvestordemandandmarketconfidence[1]Group1:BondIssuanceDetails−Thebondissuanceincludedthreetranches:a5−yeartrancheof500 million with a final pricing of T+40 basis points and a coupon rate of 4.375% [1] - A 10-year tranche of 1billionwaspricedatT+58basispointswithacouponrateof4.8751.5 billion, was priced at T+70 basis points with a coupon rate of 5.25% [1] Group 2: Market Context and Implications - The issuance set records as the largest US dollar bond issuance by a Hong Kong issuer under the S rule, and the 30-year tranche is the largest of its kind in Asia [1] - The overall sentiment in the Asian bond market is positive, with ample liquidity and credit spreads remaining at historical lows, leading to a significant increase in bond issuance compared to previous years [1] - The successful transaction is expected to set a new benchmark for Hong Kong and Asian issuers in the bond market [1]