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Published on 7/30/2003 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: WCI Communities sells $125 million convertible at 4.0%, up 48%

By Ronda Fears

Nashville, July 30 - WCI Communities Inc. sold $125 million of 20-year convertible notes at par to yield 4.0% with a 48% initial conversion premium, via sole bookrunner Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Holders will have full dividend protection.

The Florida homebuilder and developer said proceeds would be used to repay debt and for general corporate purposes.

Terms of the new deal are:

Issuer: WCI Communities Inc.

Issue:Convertible senior subordinated unsecured notes
Lead manager: Deutsche Bank Securities
Amount$125 million
Greenshoe:$40 million
Maturity:2023
Coupon:4.0%
Price:Par
Yield:4.0%
Conversion premium:48%
Conversion price:$27.5742
Conversion ratio:36.2658
Call:Non-callable for 3 years, then for 2 years with 135% hurdle
Put:In years 5, 10 and 15
Contingent conversion:120%
Contingent payment:120%
Pricing date:July 30, after the close
Settlement:Aug. 5
Distribution:Rule 144A

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