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Published on 3/31/2008 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: China's FerroChina prices $55 million three-year 13.5% issue with warrants

By Aaron Hochman-Zimmerman

New York, March 31 - FerroChina Ltd. priced a $55 million three-year bond with warrants, according to a press release.

The bonds will carry a coupon of 13.5%.

The first $40 million of the bonds may be redeemed early at the company's option at a price of 102 until March 31, 2009 and at 101 afterwards.

The remaining $15 million may be redeemed at par on April 30, 2008 and at 102 afterwards.

A warrant will be issued for every $2 of the $40 million tranche, but no more than 27.5 million warrants will be issued.

Each warrant may be redeemed for one share of the company.

Proceeds from the issuance will be used to refinance part of the principal of its $60 million 7% guaranteed notes due March 29, 2008.

The Ferro China is a Changshu, China-based steel producer.

Issuer:FerroChina Ltd.
Amount:$55 million
Issue:Three-year bonds with warrants
Maturity:March 31, 2011
Coupon:13½%
Warrants:Redeemable for one share; one per $2 principal amount
Pricing date:March 31
Amount$40 million tranche
Call features:Redeemable at 102 until March 31, 2009 and at 101 afterwards
Amount$15 million tranche
Call features:Redeemable at par on April 30, 2008 and at 102 afterwards

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