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Published on 6/11/2014 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Newtree sells HK$100 million convertibles at par to yield 8%, up 1.59%

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., June 11 – Newtree Group Holdings Ltd. announced it plans to issue HK$100 million of 8% guaranteed convertible bonds due 2016.

The two-year bonds will be sold at par to Fulledge Ltd.

The bonds will be convertible at HK$3.20 per share. The conversion price is a 1.59% premium over the HK$3.15 closing share price on June 11.

At maturity, the bonds will be redeemed at 124% of par.

After one year, the bonds are putable and callable at par plus a premium of 12%.

Proceeds will be used for potential acquisitions and for general working capital purposes.

The Macau-based company manufactures hygienic disposables for household and clinical use.

Issuer:Newtree Group Holdings Ltd.
Guarantor:Wong Wai Sing, executive director, chairman and chief executive officer of Newtree
Issue:Guaranteed convertible bonds
Amount:HK$100 million
Maturity:Two years
Coupon:8%
Price:Par
Yield:8%
Conversion price:HK$3.20
Conversion premium:1.59%
Redemption:At 124 at maturity
Call option:At 112 after one year
Put option:At 112 after one year
Investor:Fulledge Ltd.
Pricing date:June 11
Stock symbol:Hong Kong: 1323
Stock price:HK$3.15 at close June 11
Market capitalization:HK$2.37 billion

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