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Published on 6/3/2015 in the Prospect News Green Finance Daily.

New Issue: United Photovoltaics sells $100 million 7% convertibles due 2018 at par

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., June 3 – United Photovoltaics Group Ltd. announced it issued $100 million of 7% three-year convertible bonds at par to Driven Innovation Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of China Huarong International Holdings Ltd., on Wednesday.

The conversion price is HK$1.3134 per share. The conversion price is a 10% premium to HK$1.194, the average closing share price for the last five trading days immediately prior to May 28.

The notes are redeemable at 120 at maturity.

Proceeds will be used as general working capital for the acquisition, development, construction, maintenance and operation of solar power plants in China.

United Photovoltaics is a Hong Kong-based investor and operator focusing on photovoltaic power plants in China.

Issuer:United Photovoltaics Group Ltd.
Issue:Convertible bonds
Amount:$100 million
Maturity:Three years
Coupon:7%
Price:Par
Yield:7%
Redemption:At 120 at maturity
Conversion premium:10%
Conversion price:HK$1.3134
Investor:Driven Innovation Ltd.
Pricing date:May 28
Settlement date:June 3
Stock symbol:Hong Kong: 686
Stock price:HK$1.53 at close May 27
Market capitalization:HK$7.16 billion

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