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Published on 11/15/2006 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Vornado prices $1 billion 20-year convertibles at talk, at 3.625%, up 30%, reoffered at 97.5

By Kenneth Lim

Boston, Nov. 15 - Vornado Realty Trust on Wednesday priced $1 billion of 20-year convertible senior debentures at talk, at a coupon of 3.625% and an initial conversion premium of 30%, and at a reoffered price of 97.5.

The terms for the overnight deal were set at price talk.

There is an over-allotment option for a further $150 million.

Banc of America Securities LLC was the bookrunner of the registered off-the-shelf offering.

The debentures are non-callable for the first five years and may be put in years five, 10 and 15.

They have dividend and takeover protection.

The debentures are guaranteed by Vornado Realty LP, the listed company's operating partnership.

Vornado, a New York-based real estate investment trust with mainly retail, office and industrial properties, said the proceeds of the deal will be used for working capital and other corporate purposes.

Issuer:Vornada Realty Trust
Issue:Convertible senior debentures
Bookrunner:Banc of America Securities LLC
Amount:$1 billion
Greenshoe:$150 million
Maturity:Nov. 15, 2026
Coupon:3.625%
Price:Par, reoffered at 97.5
Yield:3.625%
Conversion premium:30%
Conversion price:$153.45
Conversion ratio:6.5168
Dividend protection:Yes
Takeover protection:Yes
Call protection:Non-callable before Nov. 15, 2011
Puts:Nov. 15, 2011; Nov. 15, 2016; Nov. 15, 2021
Price talk:3.625%, up 30%, reoffered at 97.5
Pricing date:Nov. 15, before the open
Guarantees:Vornado Realty LP
Distribution:Registered

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