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Published on 8/22/2008 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Thailand's AEON sells 2 billion baht of two-, four-year bonds

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Aug. 22 - AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) PCL (//AAA) notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand that it sold 2 billion baht of guaranteed unsubordinated debentures in two- and four-year tranches in a deal that will settle on Aug. 25.

In the first tranche, the company issued 1 billion baht of 4.59% bonds due Aug. 25, 2010 at par. In the second tranche, AEON sold 1 billion baht of 5.2% bonds due Aug. 25, 2012 at par.

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. will be the guarantor on both tranches, while Japan Bank for International Cooperation is a joint guarantor of the four-year debentures.

The offering was approved at a board meeting on Sept. 20, 2007. The company said shareholders approved issuing up to 5 billion baht of bonds on June 9, 2005. AEON issued 1.32 billion baht of bonds in June and July of 2005.

AEON Thana is a Bangkok-based financial company.

Issuer:AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) PCL
Issue:Guaranteed unsubordinated debentures
Total amount:2 billion baht
Settlement date:Aug. 25
Rating:Fitch: AAA
Tranche No. 1
Amount:1 billion baht
Guarantor:Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
Maturity:Aug. 25, 2010
Coupon:4.59%
Price:Par
Yield:4.59%
Tranche No. 2
Amount:1 billion baht
Guarantors:Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. and Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Maturity:Aug. 25, 2012
Coupon:5.2%
Price:Par
Yield:5.2%

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