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Published on 11/29/2007 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: United Arab Emirates' Rakia prices $325 million five-year sukuk at Libor plus 150 bps

By Aaron Hochman-Zimmerman

New York, Nov. 29 - Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority priced a $325 million five-year debut senior wakalah sukuk at par with a spread of Libor plus 150 basis points, according to an informed source.

Credit Suisse, HSBC and NBD Investment Bank acted as bookrunners for the deal, which came on top of talk. The offering priced Monday.

The offer will be guaranteed by the government of Ras Al Khaimah.

Rakia is an investment company based in the Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Issuer:Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
Amount:$325 million
Issue:Five-year wakalah sukuk
Maturity:2012
Coupon:Libor plus 150 bps
Price:Par
Spread:Libor plus 150 bps
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse, HSBC, NBD Investment Bank
Pricing date:Nov. 26
Price talk:Libor plus 150 bps

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