SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines (SIA) with a now much stronger balance sheet is likely to redeem soon all its outstanding mandatory convertible bonds, or MCBs, to limit share dilution, according to Citigroup Global Markets.
In a report issued on Monday, Citi suggested that an early redemption has been made possible by the faster-than-expected recovery in air travel, which has further boosted the airlines’ strong cash position and its positive cashflow. Adding to this is the likely delay in capital expenditure due to the setback in delivery dates for SIA’s Boeing 777X plane orders.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Read the full story and more at $9.90/month
Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you