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Published on 12/21/2005 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily and Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Hong Kong's Lee & Man Paper prices HK$1 billion convertibles to yield 4.5%, up 40%

By Rebecca Melvin

Princeton, N.J., Dec. 21 - Hong Kong's Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. said it priced HK$1 billion of five-year 0% convertible bonds to yield 4.5%, with an initial conversion premium of 40%.

The bonds, which will mature in 2011, were sold via bookrunner Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong branch). The deal included HK$800 million principal amount and HK$200 million as an overallotment option that has already been exercised.

Proceeds are expected to be used to finance the previously announced acquisition of Paper Machine PM VIII as well as possible future acquisitions and for working capital and general business purposes

Hong Kong-based Lee & Man is a paper and packaging producer.

Issuer:Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
Issue:Convertible bonds
Bookrunner:Deutsche Bank AG Hong Kong branch
Amount:HK$800 million
Greenshoe:HK$200 million (already exercised)
Maturity:Jan. 13, 2011
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Redemption price:124.92
Yield:4.5%
Conversion premium:40%
Conversion price:HK$12.04
Calls:Non-callable for two years, after that subject to 130% hurdle
Puts:In year two
Pricing date:Dec. 20
Settlement:Jan. 13

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