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Published on 12/22/2003 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Walsin prices $40 million 0% convertibles

New York, Dec. 22 - Walsin Technology Corp. said it priced $40 million of euro convertible bonds to yield 0% with an initial conversion price of NT$32.00.

The Taiwanese maker of passive electronic components will use proceeds to repay bank debt, for overseas investment and to buy raw materials.

Holders have dividend protection through a conversion ratio adjustment if the company distributes more than 15% of its paid-in capital as a cash dividend.

Issuer:Walsin Technology Corp.
Issue:Euro convertible bonds
Amount:$40 million
Maturity:5 years
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Redemption price:Par
Yield:0%
Initial conversion price:NT$32.00 (with fixed FX rate of $1 = NT$34.058)
Conversion price reset:After 2, 3 and 4 years, if stock is trading below conversion price rate may be reset to 90.91% of market price (110% premium)
Call:After 1 year at par subject to 130% hurdle
Put:In years 3 and 4
Pricing date:Dec. 22

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