HG Metal secured refinancing by entering into a $10,000,000 convertible loan arrangement with OCBC Bank @36.1cts. FYI the share price was 45cts on that day.
On 13 Dec 2006,
HG Metal's share price dropped to as low as 24cts.
On Jan 5, 2007,
OCBC converted $3,176,800 for 8,800,000 shares.
On Jan 8, 2007,
SGX gave its in principle approval for 2-for-5 rights issue at 20cts per share.
There is also a special dividend of 4cts per share to partially assist to pay for the rights issue.
On Jan 19, 2007,
Its share price closed the week at 51cts. The shares are trading on a cum-all basis till Feb 5, 2007.
I am curious with the following questions.
- Why would OCBC be interested in HG Metal with 4.76% stake?
- On what basis did HG Metal convince OCBC to accept the convertible deal?
- While banks are encourage to diversify their non-core assets, are banks allow to take these relatively "tiny" equity positions?
- In 4 months, OCBC's $10mio convertible loan is in the money with a return of 41%. Will OCBC be holding on to the shares from conversion? Any more conversion to be expected from OCBC before Feb 5, 2007?
No comments:
Post a Comment