Convertible Notes

Bilibili launched a $500M convertible note offering (expandable to $575M) with a Delta Offering strategy to hedge investor positions using borrowed shares, alongside a $100M share buyback. The proceeds will fund content expansion and user growth, leveraging convertible debt’s lower rates while delaying equity dilution. The share repurchase signals management confidence, while the Delta mechanism mitigates near-term stock pressure. Risks include potential 3-5% future shareholder dilution and increased leverage. The structured approach balances capital acquisition with market stability amidst China’s tightening tech fundraising regulations, targeting competition in Gen-Z-focused video platforms.

St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (TSX: SAU) reached a milestone by acquiring full control of the Philippine-based KingKing Copper Gold Project via a $9.02 million zero-coupon convertible note, allowing debt-to-equity conversion at $0.04875 per share by May 2025. This secures exclusive rights to one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits, potentially accelerating exploration and development under Philippine government priority status. Positive aspects include preserved liquidity and strategic alignment, while risks involve 18.5% shareholder dilution upon conversion and market volatility pressures. Geologically, the porphyry system offers high-grade mineralization across 1,200-meter vertical extents, positioning SAU for future production amid global demand for critical metals.