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Published on 7/20/2007 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Auréa prices €40 million convertible bonds due 2012 to yield 6.5%, up 30%

By Evan Weinberger

New York, July 20 - Auréa priced €40 million in 3% convertible bonds due July 30, 2012 in the Oceanes structure to yield 6.5% with an initial conversion premium of 30% Thursday after market close.

Octo Finances SA is the bookrunner of the Regulation S transaction. The settlement date is July 24.

The bonds have a €22.17 conversion price and will be redeemed at 120%.

The bonds are callable on July 30, 2010 subject to a 130% hurdle. There are no puts.

Auréa is a Paris-based environmental and sustainable development services company specializing in motor oil and plastics recycling. The company plans to use the proceeds for corporate strategic acquisitions.

Issuer:Auréa
Issue: Convertible bonds
Amount:€40 million
Maturity: July 30, 2012
Coupon: 3%
Redemption price: 120%
Yield: 6.5%
Conversion price: €22.17
Conversion premium: 30%
Call: July 30, 2010 subject to 130% hurdle
Put: No
Pricing date: July 19
Settlement date: July 24
Bookrunner: Octo Finances SS
Structure: Oceanes

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