GF Securities announces 2023 corporate bond interest payment

GF Securities Co., Ltd. announced the upcoming interest payment for its 2023 publicly issued corporate bonds (tranche III) to professional investors, designated as "23 GF 09." The interest payment will cover the period from October 24, 2024, to October 23, 2025, with the payment date set for October 24, 2025. The bonds, with a nominal value of 1,000 yuan per hand, carry a fixed coupon rate of 3.00%.

Each hand of "23 GF 09" bonds will receive an interest payment of 30.00 yuan (tax inclusive). After tax deductions, individual and securities investment fund bondholders will receive 24.00 yuan per hand. Non-resident enterprises, including QFII and RQFII, will receive the full 30.00 yuan per hand. The record date for determining eligible bondholders is October 23, 2025, at the close of trading on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

The bonds, issued for a term of three years with an issue size of 2.1 bn yuan, commenced interest accrual on October 24, 2023. China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited Shenzhen Branch will handle the interest distribution, channeling funds to the designated payment agents. The company’s credit rating is AAA, with a stable outlook, as assessed by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd.