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Published on 3/13/2013 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: China's Noble prices $400 million 3 5/8% five-year notes at Treasuries plus 290 bps

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, March 13 - China's Noble Group Ltd. sold $400 million 3 5/8% five-year notes (Baa3/BBB-/BBB-) at 99.268 to yield 3.787%, or Treasuries plus 290 basis points, a market source said.

BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, ING, JPMorgan and Societe Generale were the bookrunners for the Regulation S deal.

The proceeds will be used for refinancing and for general corporate purposes.

The notes include a change-of-control put at 101%.

Noble Group is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate that focuses on raw materials.

Issuer:Noble Group Ltd.
Amount:$400 million
Maturity:March 20, 2018
Description:Notes
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, ING, JPMorgan, Societe Generale
Coupon:3 5/8%
Price:99.268
Yield:3.787%
Spread:Treasuries plus 290 bps
Change-of-control put:At 101%
Trade date:March 13
Settlement date:March 20
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BBB-
Fitch: BBB-
Distribution:Regulation S

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