Adani Group Launches First Dollar Bond Offering Since Hindenburg Crisis

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Adani Group has commenced its inaugural dollar bond sale since facing allegations from Hindenburg Research last year. The conglomerate’s solar energy arm, Adani Green Energy Ltd, along with its affiliated companies, is introducing an 18-year note with initial price guidance in the 7.125% range. Despite Hindenburg’s accusations of fraud and stock manipulation in early 2023, Adani Group has consistently denied these claims.
This move marks a potential resurgence for Adani Group, buoyed by recent support from investors like GQG Partners LLC and successful debt restructuring for its cement company acquisitions. The issuance of this dollar-denominated security could signify a renewed trust from investors, reflecting a positive shift in confidence towards Adani Group.
Leading financial institutions including Deutsche Bank AG, Barclays Plc, and Standard Chartered are involved in facilitating the bond offering, indicating the willingness of major lenders to engage with the Indian conglomerate.
Questions surrounding Adani Group’s financial transparency, particularly highlighted by the resignation of the ports business auditor last year and criticism regarding its associations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offshore entities, continue to persist. However, the move to launch this bond offering suggests a strategic effort by Adani Group to reinforce its financial standing and restore investor faith amidst ongoing scrutiny.