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Published on 5/14/2003 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: New Plan Excel $100 million convertibles yield 3.75%, up 20.89%

By Ronda Fears

Nashville, May 14 - New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc. sold $100 million of 20-year convertible senior notes in the overnight market after Tuesday's close at par to yield 3.75% coupon with a 20.89% initial conversion premium. The registered deal was sold via lead manager Banc of America Securities.

The deal sold at the cheap end of yield guidance for a 3.5% to 3.75% coupon.

The company, a New York-based shopping center REIT, said proceeds would be used to repay a portion of outstanding borrowings under its $350 million revolving credit facility.

Terms of the deal are:

Issuer: New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc.

Issue:Convertible senior notes
Lead manager: Banc of America Securities
Amount$100 million
Greenshoe:$15 million
Maturity:June 1, 2023
Coupon:3.75%
Price:Par
Yield:3.75%
Conversion premium:20.89%
Conversion price:$25
Conversion ratio:40.00
Call:June 9, 2008 onwards
Put: In years 7, 10 and 15
Contingent conversion:120%
Expected ratings:Moody's: Baa2
S&P: BBB
Settlement:May 20

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