Clifford Chance

Convertible bonds: Key considerations and differences in practice across Europe

29 June 2023

The hybrid nature of convertible bonds combines aspects of both debt and equity and can provide companies with alternative or additional sources of funding. While convertible bonds have a long history across different jurisdictions, the market practice surrounding this instrument has developed in different ways over the years and is continuing to evolve in different European countries. In this briefing, the ninth in our European Capital Markets Briefing Series, we will look at some key issues and differences in practice for equity-linked issuances across a variety of jurisdictions.

Our European Capital Markets team is happy to further discuss these and other Capital Markets topics with you. You can access our European Capital Markets Briefing Series on the here. These briefings are produced to help you keep abreast of the latest developments relevant to European capital markets and our briefings so far include our insights on the, ESMA Guidance, EU Pilot Regime, the EU Capital Markets Union, the Green Bond Regulation and European SPAC IPOs, EU Listing Act: European Commission proposes measures simplifying company listings and capital raises, ESG in the European (UK & Continental Europe) equity capital markets: inching forward?. Do not hesitate to reach out to one of our team members in Europe.

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