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Published on 2/7/2005 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Russia's VimpelCom prices $300 million five-year notes at par to yield 8%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, Feb. 7 - VimpelCom BV, Russia's second largest mobile telephone company, priced a $300 million five-year eurobond at par to yield 8% in a quick-to-market transaction, according to an informed source.

Price talk was 8% to 8 1/8%.

UBS Investment Bank and JP Morgan ran the books.

Proceeds will be used to refinance debt and for general corporate purposes.

Issuer:VimpelCom BV
Amount:$300 million
Maturity:Feb. 11, 2010
Security description:Eurobond
Bookrunners:UBS Investment Bank, JP Morgan
Coupon:8%
Price:Par
Yield:8%
Spread:433 basis points
Trade date:Feb. 7
Settlement date:Feb. 11
Rating:Moody's: B1
Price talk:8%-8 1/8%

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