Century Properties secures permit for ₱5-billion bonds amid strong market demand
Century Properties President and Chief Executive Officer Marco Antonio
Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) has secured the approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise up to ₱5 billion through a retail bond offering, with proceeds allocated for its residential expansion.
In a disclosure, CPGI said it has secured the order of registration and permit to sell from the SEC for its fixed-rate retail bonds.
The bond offer constitutes the first tranche of CPGI’s debt securities shelf registration program worth ₱12 billion.
Under this tranche, the company will issue fixed-rate bonds with a principal amount of up to ₱3 billion, with an oversubscription option of up to ₱2 billion.
The interest rate for its four-year Series D bonds due in 2030 is set at 6.5080 percent, while the seven-year Series E bonds due in 2033 will carry a rate of 7.6280 percent.
The offer will run from Feb. 6 to 12 and will be listed at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) on Feb. 20. The Credit Rating Investors Services Philippines Inc. (CRISP) assigned the bonds with an AA+ rating, with a positive outlook
Century Properties President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marco Antonio said proceeds from the issuance would further optimize the company’s capital structure by extending its debt maturities while enhancing liquidity.
“The continued improvement in our key credit metrics positions us well to support our project pipeline while preserving financial flexibility,” said Antonio.
CPGI has been gearing up to expand its residential developments to meet growing demand, with proceeds expected to finance six projects in its PHirst segment across Luzon and Mindanao.
Part of the proceeds will be used to further develop Mykonos, an existing Century Premium residential development in San Fernando, Pampanga.
In addition, CPGI plans to launch two more projects under the Century Premium segment and five additional projects under its PHirst segment this year.
These projects, along with those to be financed through bond proceeds, are expected to bring the total estimated sales value to around ₱53.5 billion.
“We remain focused on delivering quality new generation real estate that contributes to nation-building, while maintaining disciplined growth and financial prudence,” said Antonio.
CPGI’s bond issuance will be managed by China Bank Capital Corp., with PNB Capital and Investment Corp. as joint lead underwriter and bookrunner. CPGI tapped the government-run Land Bank of the Philippines as a selling agent.