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Published on 12/1/2021 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Taiwan Cement prices $800 million 0% five-year convertible bonds

By William Gullotti

Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 1 – Taiwan Cement Corp. priced $800 million 0% foreign currency convertible bonds due 2026 at par, according to a notice on Wednesday.

After three months, the bonds will be convertible into shares of the company at an initial conversion price of NT$59.80 per share.

The convertibles are callable starting Dec. 7, 2023 until 10 days before the maturity date and subject to a 130% hurdle. They are also callable upon a tax event or if 10% or less of the original principal amount remains outstanding.

The company will use the proceeds to invest in subsidiaries or repay overseas subsidiaries’ bank loans.

Listing for the convertible bonds is expected on the Singapore Exchange effective Dec. 7.

The Taipei, Taiwan-based cement company is now an environmental engineering company focusing on green energy projects.

Issuer:Taiwan Cement Corp.
Amount:$800 million
Issue:Foreign currency convertible bonds
Maturity:Dec. 7, 2026
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Yield:0%
Conversion price:NT$59.80 per share
Call options:Starting Dec. 7, 2023 until 10 days before maturity, subject to 130% hurdle; if 10% or less of the original principal amount remains outstanding; at any time for taxation reasons
Put option:After two years
Change of control:At par
Delisting:At par
Pricing date:Nov. 30
Issue date:Dec. 7

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