Financial analysis: Thoughts about the bond market

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Preference by the Maltese investment community for bonds was once again evident in the recent offering of Hili Finance Company plc. The company raised over €102 million for its €80 million five-year offering.An analysis of the results of the bond issue indicates a lower-than-usual take-up (67%) by the existing holders of the 5.1% 1923 Investments...