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Published on 6/20/2016 in the Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: Hong Kong’s SMI plans HK$400 million, $43.6 million offerings of 8.5% two-year notes

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, June 20 – SMI Holdings Group Ltd. said it will issue HK$400 million of 8.5% two-year notes to Cheer Hope Holdings Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of CCB International (Holdings) Ltd., which may be extended for another year.

The company also will sell $43.6 million principal amount of 8.5% two-year notes to Abundant Ally Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Huarong International Financial Holdings Ltd.

SMI entered into subscription agreements with the two investors with proceeds slated for general corporate purposes, working capital and acquisition of theaters, according to a company announcement.

“SMI has been actively expanding its number of theaters and related business in recent years,” Cheng Chi Chung, the company’s chief executive officer, said in the press release.

“The proposed bonds issue and proposed notes issue will strength our financial position and provide working capital to the group to meet any future needs for potential investments or future business developments.”

SMI, formerly SMI Corp. Ltd., is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company mainly engaged in the movie theater business.

Issuer:SMI Holdings Group Ltd.
Issue:Notes
Announcement date:June 20
Tranche 1
Amount:HK$400 million
Maturity:Two years with one-year extension option
Coupon:8.5%
Investor:Cheer Hope Holdings Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of CCB International (Holdings) Ltd.
Tranche 2
Amount:$43.6 million
Maturity:Two years
Coupon:8.5%
Investor:Abundant Ally Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Huarong International Financial Holdings Ltd.

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