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Published on 7/27/2005 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Thailand's PTT sells upsized $350 million 30-year bullet at Treasuries plus 160 bps

By Reshmi Basu

New York, July 27 - Thailand's PTT PCL priced an upsized offering of $350 million in 30-year bullet notes (A2/BBB+) at 97.281% with a 5 7/8% coupon to yield 6.073%, or 160 basis points more than Treasuries, according to a market source.

The deal, increased from $250 million, came in the middle of price guidance. Guidance was set at 155 to 165 bps over Treasuries.

JP Morgan was the bookrunner for the Rule 144A/Regulation S offering. Bear Stearns & Co. was the joint lead manager.

Proceeds will be used to refinance long-term debt and help finance the company's 2005 through 2009 investment plan, which includes a third pipeline.

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

Issuer:PTT PCL
Amount:$350 million
Issue:Bullet notes
Maturity:Aug. 3, 2035
Coupon:5 7/8%
Issue price:97.281
Yield:6.073%
Issue spread:Treasuries plus 160 basis points
Pricing date:July 27
Settlement date:Aug. 3
Bookrunner:JP Morgan
Joint lead manager:Bear Stearns & Co.
Ratings:Moody's: A2
Standard & Poor's: BBB+

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