ArmInfo. The international online trading platform Globbing has become the first company in its sector to be represented on the Armenian Stock Exchange. Converse Bank acted as the underwriter for these debut dram and dollar bonds, worth AMD 1.5 billion and USD 2 million, respectively, and secured their early placement, as reported by Converse Bank.
Today, the traditional "bell ringing" ceremony took place at the Armenia Stock Exchange, symbolizing the beginning of a new phase for the company marked by enhanced transparency, accountability, and broader investment opportunities. The nominal, coupon-bearing bonds of "Global Shipping" LLC, denominated in AMD and USD, have been admitted to trading on the main bond list (Abond) of the Armenia Stock Exchange under the following terms: AMD-denominated bonds: Aggregate nominal amount of 1,500,000,000 AMD; face value of 50,000 AMD each; fixed annual coupon rate of 12%; maturity of 36 months; total of 30,000 bonds. USD-denominated bonds: Aggregate nominal amount of 2,000,000 USD; face value of 100 USD each; fixed annual coupon rate of 8.25%; maturity of 36 months; total of 20,000 bonds.
Upon listing, these bonds may also be eligible for targeted trading and the execution of repo transactions. The placement of the bonds was carried out between December 12, 2025, and January 5, 2026, through "Converse Bank" CJSC.
The CEO of the Armenia Stock Exchange, Hayk Yeganyan, stated: "The entry of a leading company in the online commerce sector into the capital market represents a significant signal for both the development of the private sector and the deepening of Armenia's investment environment. This issuance reflects the company's maturity in corporate governance and long-term strategic planning. The active participation of such companies in the capital market fosters new confidence and can serve as a benchmark for other fast-growing businesses to consider bond financing as a stable and competitive alternative".
"Globbing has become the first international online shopping platform in Armenia to issue and, through its partner Converse Bank, place corporate bonds. The early completion of the placement period became an indicator for us of the high level of investor confidence. It was especially encouraging that more than 90% of the company's bonds were acquired by individuals, which is considered an exceptionally high figure in the investment sector. We express our gratitude to all investors who invested in the company's bonds. The funds raised will be directed toward Globbing's further development and expansion of its capabilities,"- stated Davit Harutyunyan, Chairman of the Board of "Global Shipping" LLC and Founder and CEO of "Globbing".
"Converse Bank is taking consistent steps toward the development of the capital market, including supporting companies that are ready for long-term and structured financing. It was particularly important and impressive that around 90 percent of the bonds were placed among individual investors, predominantly through the ConverseMobile app. Converse Bank will continue to support such initiatives, contributing to the strengthening of trust and the development of the capital market," said Andranik Grigoryan, CEO of Converse Bank. Recall, Globbing (Global Shipping LLC) is an international trading platform to make purchases from international stores and receive them in Armenia. Founded in 2015, it employs over 150 people and has warehouses in eight countries (the USA, UK, China, UAE, Greece, Germany, Italy, and Russia). Its head office and branches are in Armenia, as well as the largest network of parcel lockers (approximately 140 lockers and 3,800 safes). The company has over 1 million registered users, and the number of parcels shipped to date exceeds 8.8 million.
According to the Financial Rating of Armenian Banks as of December 31, 2025, prepared by the ArmInfo Investment Company, Converse Bank, one of the country's leading bond issuers, raised AMD 28.2 billion ($74 million) from its own bond placements. Over a three-year period, the bank doubled this figure, and by 17% year-on-year. It is worth noting that Converse Bank, as an underwriter, successfully and early placed bonds in 2023-2025 for Euroterm CJSC (Noyan and Menk brands) worth 500 million drams, Medical LLC (Hyebrid) worth 100 million drams, and the Vardanants Innovative Medical Center (Arinterlev CJSC) worth 1 billion drams. Globbing has joined this list, selecting Converse Bank as the underwriter for its debut issue of dram and dollar bonds, which, as previously expected, ensured the early placement of both the dollar and dram tranches.