GULF Successfully Issues THB 35 Billion in Debentures
Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has successfully completed a THB 35 billion debenture issuance, while receiving robust demand from institutional investors and/or high-net-worth investors. GULF received strong interest from various groups of investors during the bookbuilding process, reaching total demand of THB 49,507 million, or approximately 1.4 times over the target issue size. This strong outcome highlights strong investor confidence in GULF’s growth potential and financial strength, despite ongoing volatility in global financial markets caused by wars, global economic uncertainty, and geopolitical pressures.
Ms. Yupapin Wangviwat, Chief Financial Officer of GULF, stated that the debenture issuance was a challenging transaction given the current global market environment, where geopolitical tensions have created persistent volatility in the government bond yields in many countries, including Thailand. Nevertheless, the overwhelming demand for the GULF’s debenture, at approximately 1.4 times oversubscription amount, is a clear demonstration of the market’s’ strong confidence in GULF.
The registered, unsubordinated and unsecured debentures with debenture holders’ representative with a total issue size of THB 35 billion will be issued in 4 tranches with an average fixed coupon rate of 2.36% per annum, and an average tenor of 6.4 years, detailed as follows;
● Tranche 1: 3-year tenor, coupon rate 1.73% per annum, amount THB 3.35 billion
● Tranche 2: 5-year tenor, coupon rate 2.15% per annum, amount THB 14.25 billion
● Tranche 3: 7-year tenor, coupon rate 2.57% per annum, amount THB 10.40 billion
● Tranche 4: 10-year tenor, coupon rate 2.80% per annum, amount THB 7.00 billion
GULF offered Tranche 1 exclusively to institutional investors and high-net-worth investors that are not individuals, while Tranches 2-4 were offered to institutional investors and/or high-net-worth investors. The subscription period took place during 17-19 March 2026 and issued on 20 March 2026. The Company appointed Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited, KASIKORNBANK Public Company Limited, Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited and Kiatnakin Phatra Securities Public Company Limited as Joint Lead Arrangers for this debenture offering.
Ms. Yupapin further added that GULF would like to thank all investors for their continued confidence in the Company’s debentures, as well as the five joint lead arrangers for their key role in the successful offering of this issuance. The proceeds from the debentures will be used in part to repay maturing debentures and loans from financial institutions. This issuance will enable GULF to manage its cost of funds more efficiently and is expected to reduce interest expenses by approximately THB 200–250 million per year. The remaining proceeds will be used to support future investment expansion. GULF will continue to focus on expanding its renewable energy business both domestically and internationally, as well as infrastructure projects and AI solutions to support the Group’s transition towards becoming a fully AI-driven organization. At the same time, GULF aims to drive growth in its digital business, particularly in data center and cloud businesses, to support its sustainable long-term growth.
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