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Published on 4/18/2011 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Polarcus sells $125 million five-year convertibles at 2.875%, up 32.5%

By Rebecca Melvin

New York, April 18 - Polarcus Ltd. priced $125 million five-year convertible notes at par to yield 2.875% with an initial conversion premium of 32.5% over the volume weighted average share price of Polarcus' shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange between April 12 and April 13, according to a news release.

The initial conversion price is $1.9345 with the exchange rate set at $1.4600 equals NOK 7.9338.

The bonds will settle April 27 and will mature in April 2016.

Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Polarcus is a private shipping company.

Issuer:Polarcus Ltd.
Issue:Convertible notes
Amount:$125 million
Maturity:April 2016
Coupon:2.875%
Price:Par
Yield:2.875%
Conversion premium:32.5%
Conversion price:$1.9345 ($1.4600=NOK 7.9338)
Pricing date:April 18
Settlement date:April 27

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