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Published on 3/10/2010 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: China Water prices HK$600 million 2.5% convertibles to yield 6%, up 20.12%

New York, March 10 - China Water Affairs Group Ltd. priced HK$600 million of 2.5% convertible bonds due 2015 to yield 6% with a 20.12% initial conversion premium.

DBS Bank Ltd. was the manager.

The bonds convert at HK$4.00, with a reset downwards on April 15, 2011 if the company's stock is trading below the conversion price. There is a floor of HK$3.15 for the rest.

China Water Affairs can call the bonds starting April 15, 2013 subject to a 135% stock price hurdle. There is a put on April 15, 2013.

Proceeds will be used for capital expenditures, working capital and general corporate purposes.

China Water Affairs Group is a Hong Kong-based water supply and sewage treatment company that operates mainly in China.

Issuer:China Water Affairs Group Ltd.
Issue:Convertible bonds
Amount:HK$600 million
Maturity:April 15, 2015
Coupon:2.5%
Redemption price:120.06%
Yield:6%
Conversion price:HK$4.00; resets on April 15, 2011 if trading price of stock is lower, subject to floor of HK$3.15
Conversion premium:20.12%
Call:April 15, 2013 onwards at yield to call of 6%, subject to 135% hurdle
Put:April 15, 2013 at 111.32
Cash settlement:At company's option
Pricing date:March 10
Settlement:April 15
Underwriter:DBS Bank Ltd.
Stock price:HK$3.33 at close on March 10

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