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Published on 2/13/2007 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: India's Orchid Chemicals prices $175 million five-year zero-coupon convertibles, up 30%

By Kenneth Lim

Boston, Feb. 13 - India's Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. priced $175 million of five-year zero-coupon convertible bonds at an initial conversion premium of 30%.

There is an over-allotment option for a further $25 million.

Merrill Lynch was the bookrunner for the Regulation S offering.

The initial conversion price was set at Rs. 348.34.

Orchid, a Tamil Nadu, India-based drug manufacturer, did not detail the use of proceeds.

Issuer:Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Issue:Convertible bonds
Bookrunner:Merrill Lynch
Amount:$175 million
Greenshoe:$25 million
Maturity:Five years
Coupon:0%
Conversion premium:30%
Conversion price:Rs. 348.34
Pricing date:Feb. 13
Distribution:Regulation S

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