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Published on 12/6/2023 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: MicroPort prices $220 million 5.75% convertible bonds due 2028, up 10.5%

Chicago, Dec. 6 – MicroPort Scientific Corp. is placing $220 million of 5.75% convertible bonds due 2028, according to an announcement.

The initial conversion premium is 10.5%.

Bondholders will have conversion rights starting Jan. 29. Additionally, there will be a par put right on Dec. 21, 2026.

The notes are callable at par starting Jan. 2, 2027 subject to a 130% hurdle.

There is also change-of-control protection.

J.P. Morgan Securities plc, China International Capital Corp. Hong Kong Securities Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. and Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd. are joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners for the Regulation S offer.

Proceeds will be used to refinance medium- and long-term offshore debts.

MicroPort is a global medical device developer and manufacturer with headquarters in Shanghai.

Issuer:MicroPort Scientific Corp.
Amount:$220 million
Issue:Convertible bonds
Maturity:Dec. 19, 2028
Bookrunners:J.P. Morgan Securities plc, China International Capital Corp. Hong Kong Securities Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. and Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd.
Trustee:Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch
Coupon:5.75%
Price:Par
Yield:5.75%
Conversion price:HK$12.779
Conversion premium:10.5%
Call features:Callable at par starting Jan. 2, 2027, subject to 130% hurdle
Change of control:Yes
Puts:At par on Dec. 21, 2026
Trade date:Dec. 5
Settlement date:Dec. 19
Distribution:Regulation S
Stock symbol:HK: 00853
Stock price:HK$11.56 on Dec. 5
Market capitalization:HK$19.52 billion

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