Watford, I believe what you stated is correct, that AAZPB is perpetual until ALZ decides to redeem or convert.
Another possibility is when a “Holder Redemption Event” occurs. Only 1 circumstance will give rise to this – a non-payment event and without a special resolution, ALZ declare payment or distribution or buyback on any shares.
Yes, some time in the future there is a possibility the BBSW plus 4.8% may become expensive compare to other financing method. In my earlier post, I declare that I don’t know how to price these hybrids to take into consideration the “credit worthiness” of the issuer (ALZ).
WBC SPII that closed recently had a margin rate of 3.8%. In addition, it is not perpetual and there are more circumstances that could give rise to a “Holder Redemption Event”. Obviously the market took into consideration some of these factors as AAZPB are transacting at half the face value of the notes.
Is AZZPB cheap? I have no idea. But now having understood the terms & conditions of the notes, I don’t think it fits my risk profile.
ALZ Price at posting:
29.8¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Not Held