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CORPORATE DEBT ISSUANCE SURGES AMID FALLING BORROWING COSTS: A TRANSATLANTIC
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Published date: Thursday December 07, 2023.

In a striking development reshaping the corporate finance landscape, companies
across Europe and the United States are seizing an opportune moment to issue
debt, motivated by the most attractive borrowing costs seen in recent months.
This trend, underscored by a significant global bond market rally, has seen a
marked increase in bond issuance by both investment-grade and speculative-grade
borrowers.



In November alone, corporate borrowers from these regions issued bonds worth an
impressive $246 billion, a dramatic 57% increase over October’s figures and $16
billion more than the monthly average for the first 10 months of 2023, as per
data provided by LSEG. This surge in activity is especially noteworthy
considering the traditionally quieter post-Thanksgiving period.


Notable among the issuers are high-grade borrowers like General Motors
Financial, phosphate giant Mosaic, and telecoms infrastructure firm Crown
Castle. These companies have leveraged the favourable market conditions to
announce new financing deals. Similarly, lower on the credit spectrum, firms
like Kinetic Holdings, automotive financier Credit Acceptance, and residential
mortgage provider PennyMac Financial Services have joined this wave of debt
issuance.


Teddy Hodgson, co-head of Morgan Stanley's investment-grade syndicate, remarked
to the Financial Times on the unusual intensity of this activity for the time of
year, highlighting the break from normal market patterns.


This flurry of corporate borrowing is fuelled by a significant shift in investor
sentiment. Markets are increasingly betting on interest rate cuts by the US
Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank in the first half of 2024, a
notable pivot from October's concerns over persistently high interest rates. 


Maureen O’Connor, global head of Wells Fargo’s high-grade debt syndicate,
conveyed to the Financial Times that there's an evident rush to capitalize on
these conditions before the year's end. The improved market scenario since
October has enabled even the more opportunistic deals to find a receptive
audience.


This optimistic market outlook is reflected in the performance of US bonds,
which experienced their best monthly returns in nearly four decades this
November. This rally, spurred by softer-than-anticipated inflation and
employment data, has resulted in a significant drop in Treasury yields,
effectively lowering borrowing costs across the credit spectrum. 


Currently, the average yield for high-grade US bond issuers stands at about
5.52%, the lowest since July, according to Ice BofA data. Junk bond yields have
also dipped to below 8.4%, a similar low since July.


Mark Lynagh, head of global investment-grade finance at BNP Paribas, shared with
the Financial Times his view that the market presents one of the year's most
favourable environments for corporate issuers.


The premium over Treasuries that corporate borrowers must pay, known as the
"spread," has also seen a significant decrease, now at approximately 1.12
percentage points for investment-grade bonds, a tightness not seen since early
2022.


Richard Zogheb, global head of debt capital markets at Citi, noted to the
Financial Times that the current surge in issuances partly reflects a backlog
from previously anticipated deals. However, it also indicates an active interest
from companies recognizing the current market's appeal amid global
uncertainties, including conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.


The urgency in the market is partly driven by the looming refinancing needs of
many firms. For instance, investment-grade US companies face a record $1.26
trillion in bond maturities over the next five years, a 12% increase from last
year, as per Moody’s. The speculative-grade sector is also looking at a record
$1.87 trillion in upcoming maturities across bonds and loans.


Some market observers suggest that this rush to borrow may also stem from
concerns about potential market reversals due to unforeseen data or events, such
as unexpected inflation reports.


Wells Fargo’s O’Connor highlighted to the Financial Times that companies are
opting to de-risk a portion, if not all, of their funding needs by taking
advantage of the current market scenario.


Zogheb anticipates a solid market continuing up to Christmas, with financial
advisors actively encouraging companies to make the most of the favourable
conditions.


In conclusion, while investors are generally optimistic, expecting inflation to
be manageable and a smooth economic transition, the market remains cautious,
aware that conditions can shift rapidly. The current wave of corporate debt
issuance reflects this blend of opportunism and caution, as firms across the US
and Europe navigate a dynamic financial landscape.


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