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Published on 1/29/2004 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Advanced Accessory Holdings downsizes to $50.272 million proceeds

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, Jan. 29 - Advanced Accessory Holdings Corp. sold $88 million of senior discount notes due Dec. 15, 2011 (Caa1/CCC+) at 57.128, on Thursday, to yield 13 ¼%, according to an informed source.

The sale generated $50,272,659.00 of proceeds, decreased from $60 million.

Bear Stearns & Co. ran the books on the Rule 144A deal.

Proceeds will be used to fund a distribution to shareholders.

The issuer is a Sterling Heights, Mich. manufacturer of exterior accessories (rack and towing systems) for the automotive original equipment and aftermarket.

Issuer:Advanced Accessory Holdings Corp.
Face amount:$88 million
Proceeds:$50,272,649 (decreased from $60 million)
Maturity:Dec. 15, 2011
Security description:Senior discount notes
Bookrunner:Bear Stearns & Co.
Coupon:Zero for until June 15, 2008
Price:57.128
Yield:13¼%
Spread:930 basis points
Call features:Callable after Dec. 15, 2009 for 113.25, 106.625, par on Dec. 15, 2011 and thereafter
Equity clawback:Until June 15, 2007 for 35% at 113.25 accreted
Settlement date:Feb. 4, 2004
Ratings:Moody’s: Caa1
Standard & Poor’s: CCC+

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