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Bank of China to raise 60 bln yuan in rights issue to replenish capital

31. Oct, 2010

Xinhua reports, “Bank of China (BOC), the country’s fourth-largest lender by assets, said Friday it would raise up to 60 billion yuan (8.97 billion U.S. dollars) in a dual rights issue in Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges to replenish capital.

In a statement filed to the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges, BOC said it will sell one share for every 10 existing shares and start taking subscriptions from existing investors on Nov. 3.

The new shares are priced at 2.36 yuan per share for A-share investors on Shanghai Stock Exchange or 2.74 HK dollars for H-share investors in Hong Kong, it said.

According to the lender’s equity structure, BOC will raise about 42 billion yuan (6.28 billion U.S. dollars) from A-share shareholders and 18 billion yuan (2.69 billion U.S. dollars) from H-share investors.”

Read more: Xinhua

Temasek selling 700 million pounds of sterling bonds

20. Jul, 2010

temasekholdings Temasek selling 700 million pounds of sterling bondsAccording to Reuters, “Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings is selling 700 million pounds ($1.1 billion) worth of bonds to diversify its funding sources as it makes its foray into the sterling-denominated debt market.

Temasek will issue 200 million pounds of 12-year debt at 97 to 100 basis points above gilts and 500 million pounds of 30 year at 92 to 95 basis points above gilts, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters.

“Neither size will change,” according to the term sheet that was distributed to potential investors.

The Temasek bonds, rated AAA by both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, will be priced before the end of London trading, said a source briefed on the issue.

Sources with knowledge of the deal said the Temasek fundraising was not linked to any investment in BP Plc or another British firm.”"

Read more: Reuters

Qatari Diar Seeks to Raise $3.5 Billion in Bond Sale, FT Reports

12. Jul, 2010

qataridiar Qatari Diar Seeks to Raise $3.5 Billion in Bond Sale, FT ReportsAccording to Businessweek, “Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co. plans to raise $3.5 billion in a bond sale, the Financial Times reported. Qatari Diar, the property arm of Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, is expected to launch a roadshow for the sale in London as early as tomorrow, the FT said.

Qatar Diar Finance, the unit issuing the bond, was rated Aa2 by Moody’s Investors Service, which also gave a provisional rating of Aa2 to the proposed bonds, the newspaper said.”

Read more: Businessweek