Jinko Solar in $128m bond issue

Jinko chief executive Chen Kangping

Jinko chief executive Chen Kangping

China’s Jinko Solar has completed a bond issue worth 800m yuan ($128m), in a move it claims reflects market confidence in the firm’s growth potential.

The bonds have a fixed annual interest rate of 8.99% and will mature on 29 January 2019.

The interest rate is based on current one-year Shibor (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate) of 4.40% plus 4.59%.

The company says it is the first solar company approved to issue corporate bonds in China this year.

"This round of fund raising reflects strong market confidence in our long-term growth potential and sustainable business development,” says chief executive Chen Kangping.

The proceeds from the issuance of the bonds will be used for capital expenditure and working capital purposes.

Jinko has solar module production capacity of about 1.2GW…

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