Credit Suisse bondholder Axiom criticises decision to write down AT1 bonds

Kitco Media
By Reuters
Published:
Updated:
Reuters
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The decision to write down the value of the Credit Suisse's Additional Tier 1 bonds to zero under a UBS takeover deal was "stunning and hard to understand", bondholder Axiom said on Sunday.


"It's stunning and hard to understand how they can reverse the hierarchy between AT1 holders and shareholders," Jerome Legras, head of research at Axiom Alternative Investments told Reuters.
(Reporting by Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro Editing by Tommy Reggiori Wilkes)

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this article do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.