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Published on 10/17/2008 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Thailand's PTT sells 10 billion baht of five-, seven-year debentures

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, Oct. 17 - Thailand's PTT PCL said it sold 10 billion baht of unsubordinated unsecured debentures (//AAA) in two tranches.

The deal included a tranche of 7.45 billion baht of five-year debentures, which will bear an interest rate of 5% for years one to three, then 5.5% for years four and five. The issue also included a tranche of 2.55 billion baht of seven-year debentures, which also carry an interest rate of 5% for years one to three, a coupon of 5.5% for years four and five and a coupon of 6% for years six and seven.

The company's shareholders authorized a 50 billion baht five-year fundraising plan on April 30, 2007.

Proceeds will be used to refinance debt as well as for working capital.

Bangkok Bank PCL, Kasikornbank PCL, Krung Thai Bank PCL and Siam Commercial Bank PCL were underwriters.

PTT, which has headquarters in Bangkok, is an oil and gas conglomerate.

Issuer:PTT PCL
Issue:Two tranches of unsubordinated unsecured debentures
Total amount:10 billion baht
Underwriters:Bangkok Bank PCL, Kasikornbank PCL, Krung Thai Bank PCL, Siam Commercial Bank PCL
Settlement date:Oct. 17
Rating:Fitch: AAA
Five-year debentures
Amount:7.45 billion baht
Maturity:Oct. 17, 2013
Interest rate:5% for years one to three; 5.5% for years four and five
Seven-year debentures
Amount:2.55 billion baht
Maturity:Oct. 17, 2015
Interest rate:5% for years one to three; 5.5% for years four and five; 6% for years six and seven

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