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Published on 9/5/2013 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Malaysia's Digistar sells RM 280 million of bonds with 4%-5% coupons in 11 tranches

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., Sept. 5 - Digistar Corp. Bhd. said its subsidiary, Indera Persada Sdn. Bhd., completed the issuance of RM 280 million of fixed-rate serial bonds on Thursday.

The bonds were issued in 11 tranches with maturities ranging between five and 15 years. Coupons ranged from 4% to 5%.

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd. was the lead arranger.

Proceeds from this maiden issue will be used to finance construction costs for the Malaysian National Technology Advancement Centre at Alor Gajah, Melaka under a concession agreement with the Malaysian government.

RAM Ratings Services Bhd. assigned a long-term rating of AA1 to the bonds.

Digistar is a communications systems company based in Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Issuer:Indera Persada Sdn. Bhd.
Issue:Fixed-rate serial bonds
Amount:RM 280 million
Maturities:Five to 15 years; final redemption on Sept. 5, 2028
Coupons:4%-5%, payable semiannually
Lead arranger:United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd.
Settlement date:Sept. 5

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