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Published on 2/3/2012 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Wharf prices $300 million tap of 4 5/8% notes due 2017 at Treasuries plus 385 bps

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, Feb. 3 - Hong Kong's Wharf Finance Ltd. priced a $300 million tap of its 4 5/8% notes due Feb. 8, 2017 at 100.266 to yield 4.565%, or Treasuries plus 385 basis points, a market source said.

The notes priced in line with talk, set at the Treasuries plus 395 bps area.

HSBC, JPMorgan and Standard Chartered Bank were the bookrunners for the Regulation S deal.

The original issue totaled $600 million and priced at 99.515 to yield 4.725%.

The notes are guaranteed by Wharf (Holdings) Ltd., a Hong Kong-based conglomerate.

Issuer:Wharf Finance Ltd.
Guarantor:Wharf (Holdings) Ltd.
Amount:$300 million
Maturity:Feb. 8, 2017
Description:Senior notes
Bookrunners:HSBC, JPMorgan, Standard Chartered Bank
Coupon:4 5/8%
Price:100.266
Yield:4.565%
Spread:Treasuries plus 385 bps
Trade date:Feb. 3
Settlement date:Feb. 8
Expected rating: Fitch: A-
Distribution:Regulation S
Price talk:Treasuries plus 395 bps area

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