Ilya Soloviy, CFO of the online financial platform Webbanki
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:42 am
PJSC MTS will begin placing the first issue of bonds for individuals exclusively on the Finuslugi platform. The main feature of the bonds, according to MTS, is the absence of market risks and price fluctuations. Placement and redemption will be carried out at par, taking into account the accumulated coupon income (minus personal income tax). A brokerage account is not required for purchase; securities can be purchased through Finuslugi directly from the issuer. It is possible to sell securities to the issuer at any time without losing the accumulated income.
The planned volume of MTS digital bonds issuance is 3 billion rubles. The placement price is 100% of the par value of 1,000 rubles. The coupon period will be 91 days.
According to the MTS press service estonia whatsapp resource , for individuals, purchasing bonds is an opportunity to receive a stable income and a chance to personally participate in the digitalization of the country and invest in the quality of life.
The funds received from the placement of bonds will be used to develop and modernize digital infrastructure in all regions of the country, including remote areas. The main goal is to improve the quality of life by providing a wide range of digital services and developing innovations. Such socially oriented investments will provide citizens with access to healthcare services, education and government services.
r, told us what advantages and disadvantages he saw in MTS bonds: "The advantage of MTS over-the-counter bonds is that they can be presented for redemption at any time, while bonds traded on the market can be redeemed at par only at the end of the term or by offer, if this is provided for by the terms of the placement. As a rule, there is only one offer - in the middle of the issue's circulation period. At the same time, this advantage also has a downside: over-the-counter bonds cannot be sold at a premium if their price rises during the circulation of the issue. Therefore, they are more convenient for those who intend to hold them until the end."
When asked by a ComNews correspondent what the interest rate would be on the bonds, the MTS press service reported that it was not disclosing such data yet. However, Ilya Soloviy put forward an assumption on this matter: "In general, it will be possible to judge the merits of this instrument only based on the interest rates that MTS will offer. Theoretically, the rates should be 2-3% higher than for regular bonds, because in this case there are no expenses for the exchange infrastructure and commission to the issue organizers. It would be good if the company shared this savings with buyers. If the rates are at the same level as for exchange issues of blue chips in the telecom segment, then it is more profitable to buy traditional bonds."
According to MTS representatives, their company will be the first to issue over-the-counter bonds on Finuslugi. A ComNews correspondent contacted the press services of other companies in the telecom segment regarding the issue of their own bonds. A representative of the Tele2 press service reported that they are not planning to issue bonds: "Tele2 is a 100% subsidiary of PJSC Rostelecom, and financing is carried out taking into account the interests of the group of companies."
At the time of publication of the material, representatives of Beeline and MegaFon did not respond to the request of the ComNews correspondent.
The planned volume of MTS digital bonds issuance is 3 billion rubles. The placement price is 100% of the par value of 1,000 rubles. The coupon period will be 91 days.
According to the MTS press service estonia whatsapp resource , for individuals, purchasing bonds is an opportunity to receive a stable income and a chance to personally participate in the digitalization of the country and invest in the quality of life.
The funds received from the placement of bonds will be used to develop and modernize digital infrastructure in all regions of the country, including remote areas. The main goal is to improve the quality of life by providing a wide range of digital services and developing innovations. Such socially oriented investments will provide citizens with access to healthcare services, education and government services.
r, told us what advantages and disadvantages he saw in MTS bonds: "The advantage of MTS over-the-counter bonds is that they can be presented for redemption at any time, while bonds traded on the market can be redeemed at par only at the end of the term or by offer, if this is provided for by the terms of the placement. As a rule, there is only one offer - in the middle of the issue's circulation period. At the same time, this advantage also has a downside: over-the-counter bonds cannot be sold at a premium if their price rises during the circulation of the issue. Therefore, they are more convenient for those who intend to hold them until the end."
When asked by a ComNews correspondent what the interest rate would be on the bonds, the MTS press service reported that it was not disclosing such data yet. However, Ilya Soloviy put forward an assumption on this matter: "In general, it will be possible to judge the merits of this instrument only based on the interest rates that MTS will offer. Theoretically, the rates should be 2-3% higher than for regular bonds, because in this case there are no expenses for the exchange infrastructure and commission to the issue organizers. It would be good if the company shared this savings with buyers. If the rates are at the same level as for exchange issues of blue chips in the telecom segment, then it is more profitable to buy traditional bonds."
According to MTS representatives, their company will be the first to issue over-the-counter bonds on Finuslugi. A ComNews correspondent contacted the press services of other companies in the telecom segment regarding the issue of their own bonds. A representative of the Tele2 press service reported that they are not planning to issue bonds: "Tele2 is a 100% subsidiary of PJSC Rostelecom, and financing is carried out taking into account the interests of the group of companies."
At the time of publication of the material, representatives of Beeline and MegaFon did not respond to the request of the ComNews correspondent.