Investment comes from IFC, IFC Emerging Asia Fund and Indigo Partners
10 May 2021 |
The Asset
Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific has raised US$250 million through the issuance of convertible bonds to private equity investors as part of a US$500 million fundraising programme to support its recovery from the impact of Covid-19.
The fresh funds came from International Finance Corporation (IFC); the IFC Emerging Asia Fund, a private equity fund managed by the IFC Asset Management Company; and Indigo Partners, a private equity firm focused on worldwide investments in air transportation.
According to the airline’s disclosure to the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission, the number of underlying shares for the convertible bonds is 318.75 million common shares priced at 38 pesos (78 US cents) each.