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Published on 10/20/2006 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Philippines' Rizal sells $100 million perpetual notes to yield 10%

By Reshmi Basu

New York, Oct. 20 - Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) placed a $100 million issue of perpetual hybrid tier 1 notes (B3//B-) at 99.221 with a 9 7/8% coupon to yield 10% to the call, according to a market source.

The deal came in line with price guidance that was in the 10% area.

The issue is callable on Oct. 27, 2016. If the notes are not called, the coupon becomes floating rate and steps up to three-month Libor plus 702 basis points.

Citigroup and Credit Suisse were managing the Regulation S transaction.

The Makati City, Philippines-based Rizal is a private domestic commercial bank.

Issuer:Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.
Amount:$100 million
Issue:Hybrid tier 1 notes
Maturity:Perpetual
Coupon:9 7/8%
Issue price:99.221
Yield:10% (to call)
Spread:468 basis points over Treasuries
Call option:Callable on Oct. 27, 2016; if not called coupon steps up to three-month Libor plus 702 bps
Lead managers:Citigroup, Credit Suisse
Pricing date:Oct. 20
Settlement date:Oct. 27
Ratings:Moody's: B3
Fitch: B-
Price guidance:10% area
Distribution:Regulation S

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