Credit China Issues HK$300 Million Convertible Bonds and Forms
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Credit China Issues HK$300 Million Convertible Bonds and Forms
Date: 11 May, 2015 To: Finance Section Editors/Reporters [For Immediate Release] Credit China Issues HK$300 Million Convertible Bonds and Forms Joint Venture with Shenzhen Aisidi to Bolster the Internet Finance Business in Communications Sector (11 May 2015, Hong Kong) Credit China Holdings Limited (“Credit China” or the “Company”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group, stock code: 8207), one of the leading internet financing service providers in China, announced that the Group has entered into a subscription agreement with Shenzhen Aisidi Company Limited (stock code: SZ:002416)(“Aisidi”) to issue 6% unsecured convertible bonds in the principal amount of HK$300 million with estimated net proceeds of approximately HK$299 million for general working capital or the purpose of financing future acquisitions. Pursuant to the agreement, assuming full conversion of the 3-year convertible bonds at an initial conversion price of HK$2.6 per share, the convertible bonds will be convertible into approximately 115 million conversion shares, representing approximately 3.57% and 3.44% of the existing issued share capital and the issued share capital as enlarged by the issue of the conversion shares respectively. The Group also announced to enter into a joint venture agreement with Aisidi, and the joint venture company will principally be engaged in the provision of a one-stop paid capital flow and financing consulting service in the areas of “peer-to-peer” (P2P) and “peer-to-business” (P2B) to those downstream distributors of Aisidi’s supply chain service system. Mr. Phang Yew Kiat, vice-chairman and chief executive officer of Credit China, said, “The strategy of Aisidi, a top ranking mobile phones and digital electronic products distributor in China, to focus on expanding its internet distribution business is in line with the Group’s development direction of internet finance business. The subscription demonstrates Aisidi’s recognition towards Credit China. Upon setting up a joint venture company, we will build a closer strategic partnership, and explore new markets by leveraging on the leading position of Aisidi in mobile distribution sector.” Shenzhen Aisidi Company Limited, a listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: SZ:002416), is one of the largest mobile distributors in the PRC. The company is principally engaged in the distribution and retail of mobile phones and digital electronic products. It is a key partner and core distributor of the world’s famous brands such as Samsung, Apple, Lenovo, Huawei, etc., with an annual distribution volume of over 38 million units for electronic products and mobile phones and a turnover of RMB48 billion. In the past few years, Aisidi has actively turned to an internet O2O distributor by providing comprehensive, value-added services, such as integration of communication devices and terminal products, sales of content products, and provision of data marketing platform, and etc. ~ End ~ About Credit China Holdings Limited (Stock code: 8207) Credit China Holdings Limited listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in November 2010. It is also a leading integrated internet financing service provider targeting SMEs. Credit China provides comprehensive, fast and convenient short-term loans and financing solutions to SMEs and individuals. The major financing service areas are: 1) P2P Housing Loans; 2) P2P Automobile Loans; 3) Online Third-Party Payment; 4) Real Estate Collateralised Loans; 5) Micro-finance and 6) Finance Leasing. Please subscribe to Credit China’s HK wechat account to keep abreast of regular updates on the Group’s business development. Company website:www.creditchina.hk Credit China’s HK wechat account: creditchina8207 This press release is released by PR ASIA Consultants Limited, on behalf of Credit China Holdings Limited. For more information or enquiries, please contact: Lorraine Lam / Winnie Chan / Sam Choi Tel: (852) 3183 0230 / 3183 0257 / 3183 0242 E-mail: [email protected]