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New Issue: Malaysia's Wakala Global Sukuk prices $2 billion notes due 2016, 2021

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, July 1 - Wakala Global Sukuk Bhd., a special purpose vehicle of the government of Malaysia, priced a $2 billion two-tranche issue of notes due 2016 and 2021 (A3/A-/), according to a company announcement.

The deal included $1.2 billion 2.2991% notes due July 6, 2016 that came at a spread of Treasuries plus 145 basis points and $800 million 4.646% notes due July 6, 2021 at Treasuries plus 165 bps.

Citigroup, HSBC, CIMB and Malayan Banking were the bookrunners for the global sukuk issue.

The deal was oversubscribed by 4.5 times, according to the announcement, and attracted more than $9 billion of orders from 320 investors. About 29% were from the Middle East, 27% from Malaysia, 22% from the rest of Asia, 14% to Europe and 8% from the United States.

Issuer:Wakala Global Sukuk Bhd.
Amount:$2 billion
Description:Notes
Bookrunners:Citigroup, HSBC, CIMB, Malayan Banking
Trade date:June 28
Settlement date:July 6
Ratings:Moody's: A3
Standard & Poor's: A-
Notes due 2016
Amount:$1.2 billion
Maturity:July 6, 2016
Coupon:2.2991%
Spread:Treasuries plus 145 bps
Notes due 2021
Amount:$800 million
Maturity:July 6, 2021
Coupon:4.646%
Spread:Treasuries plus 165 bps

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