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Published on 3/26/2003 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Integra Lifesciences drive-by $100 million convertibles at 2.5%, up 44.89%

By Ronda Fears

Nashville, March 26 - Integra Lifesciences Holding Corp. sold $100 million of five-year convertibles at par to yield 2.5% with a 44.89% initial conversion premium via sole lead manager Credit Suisse First Boston.

The Rule 144A deal, which was launched and priced before the market opened, was priced at the cheap end of yield talk for a coupon of 2.0% to 2.5%. It sold cheaper than premium guidance of 45% to 50%.

Plainsboro, N.J.-based Integra said it planned to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including $35.3 million toward stock repurchases, and new product development.

Terms of the deal are:

Issuer: Integra Lifesciences Holding Corp.

Issue:Convertible subordinated notes
Lead manager:Credit Suisse First Boston
Amount$100 million
Greenshoe:$20 million
Maturity:2008
Coupon:2.5%
Price:Par
Yield:2.5%
Conversion premium:44.89%
Conversion price:$34.15
Conversion ratio:29.28
Contingent conversion:110% trigger
Call:Non-callable
Settlement:March 29

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