Capital Markets.

Our Capital Markets practice represents both domestic and international clients in issuing equity instruments and debt securities and advises underwriters and issuers on compliance with the rules and regulations of the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. We also advise on post-issue matters such as restructuring, refinancing and liability management.

Our specialists advise on the full range of available financial instruments, including initial public offerings and secondary public offerings, hybrid and complex debt instruments, such as convertible bonds, exchangeable bonds and securitisation bonds, as well as infrastructure funds and real estate investment trusts.

We regularly advise on equity offerings spanning both domestic and international IPOs and POs and equity linked products and listings on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, rights issues, private placements of shares, domestic and international debts offerings, straight bonds and medium-term note programmes, convertible bonds, hybrid bonds (perpetual bonds) and regulatory capital bonds.

We have also assisted clients with investments in Thailand to list parent company’s shares on regional stock exchanges in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, as well as to issue bonds for offerings to international investors. We also regularly advise on cross-border transactions, to ensure compliance of offshore products offered to investors in Thailand.

Wealth of Experience.

Our team advises on the most challenging transactions and has a proven record of completing on time.

Outstanding Track Record.

Our team advises on the most challenging transactions and has a proven record of completing on time.

Advanced Solutions.

Depth and scope of expertise through regular involvement in some of the most significant and innovative transactions in the Thai market.

Assured Delivery.

We understand the demands of capital market transactions and have the resources and ability to deliver in-depth advice in a timely manner.

Experience.

Recent practitioner and practice Capital Markets highlights.

Media company aiming to expand its stake in broadcast business

Represented GMM Grammy Public Company Limited (Grammy) in securing a call option agreement with Mr. Pitharn Ongkosit as the grantor. This agreement grants Grammy the exclusive right to acquire shares in a holding company wholly owned by Mr. Ongkosit, with its principal asset being a 10% equity stake in The ONE Enterprise Public Company Limited (ONEE), one of the industry leaders in media and entertainment. The exercise period for this option expires in February 2025, with the transaction’s total value surpassing THB 900 million (~ USD 25 million).

Thai fertility clinic IPO

Represented Safe Fertility Group Public Company Limited, a company providing comprehensive fertility services with cutting-edge medical technology in Thailand, and North Haven Thai Private Equity L.P., a fund managed by Morgan Stanley, in their initial public offering of its 76,746,800 ordinary shares and listing of its shares on Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Liability Management for PTTEP

Represented PTTEP in its liability management exercise. The transaction consisted of a transfer of all outstanding debentures of the USD 490,000,000 Senior Debentures due in 2042 issued by PTTEP Canada International Finance Limited (PTTEP CIF) and guaranteed by PTTEP (the “2042 Notes”) to PTTEP Treasury Center Company Limited (PTTEP TC); and a tender offer by PTTEP TC to purchase the 2042 Notes and the USD 650,000,000 Senior Debentures due in 2059 issued by PTTEP TC, and guaranteed by PTTEP (the “2059 Notes”).  The 2042 Notes and the 2059 Notes are both listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). The transaction enabled PTTTEP to liquidate its Canadian subsidiary and to eliminate the requirement to gross up for interest payments on the bonds. The total repurchase amount was USD 81.89 million.

Trust fund of a regional development bank

Represented a trust fund of a regional development bank in connection with the legal aspects of the guarantee to be provided by the fund of S$195 million (~ USD 138.2 million) in unsecured bonds issued by a Singaporean subsidiary of a listed Thai company.

Industrial real estate, logistics and utilities company

Advised a leading company in logistics, industrial estates, utilities and power and digital services, on their corporate restructuring, initial public offering and listing (spin-off) of one of their subsidiaries on the SET, valued at THB 6.02 billion (~ USD 174.8 million).

Hospitality and real estate company

Represented a hotel and restaurant operator and real estate developer, in its THB 750 million initial public offering on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Telecommunications infrastructure lease

Advised a telecommunications company in relation to the lease of its 2300 MHz network equipment, as well as the 2300 MHz network domestic roaming service, to another operator.

Home furnishings company initial public offering

Represented a leading retail home furnishings company with 36 branches in Thailand and a network of retailers in seven countries, in its THB 2.31 billion initial public offering.

Regional development bank trust fund

Represented a trust fund of one of the major development banks, on the issuance of Partially Guaranteed Bonds for a Thai gas and petrochemicals company.

Group of international banks

Represented a group of three major international banks in relation to a global chemicals company’s liability management transaction, involving a tender offer to purchase its outstanding USD 1 billion 4.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 from existing holders and the subsequent issuance by an affiliated entity of like-kind notes, guaranteed by the chemicals company.

Group of international banks

Advised a group of four international banks in relation to the issuance of USD 400 million 4.90 per cent Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities issued by a major Thai bank.

Thai bank issuance of Guaranteed Senior Perpetual Capital Securities

Represented a major Thai bank (as guarantor) in the issuance of USD 300 million Guaranteed Senior Perpetual Capital Securities issued by one of the largest hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle companies in the Asia Pacific Region.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Innovative solutions that span the full deal lifecycle.

Corporate Governance

A pro-active and integral part of your team.

Foreign Direct Investment

Enabling and securing your investment in Thailand.

Our Solutions.

Trusted.

Our team has an outstanding reputation for providing solutions to even the most complex issues. Yet, it is our consistency that sets us apart, and has earned the trust of many of Thailand’s leading executives.

Thorough.

We pride ourselves on the depth and quality of our analysis, which allows us to confidently formulate solutions that are optimised and provide tangible benefits to our clients.

Transformative.

Beyond completion, we strive for transformation. Our advice is always based on a full understanding of client needs, resulting in solutions that deliver a lasting positive impact.

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