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Published on 6/20/2007 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Russia's AK Bars Bank sells $250 million three-year bonds at 8¼%

By Reshmi Basu

New York, June 20 - AK Bars Luxembourg SA sold a $250 million offering of three-year loan participation notes (Ba2//BB-) at par to yield 8¼%, according to a market source.

The issue priced at the tight end of guidance, which was set at 8¼% to 8½%.

AK Bars Bank, a commercial bank, will borrow the funds. The bank was established by the government of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Deutsche Bank and Citigroup were lead managers for the Regulation S deal.

Issuer:AK Bars Luxembourg SA
Borrower:AK Bars Bank
Amount:$250 million
Issue:Loan participation notes
Maturity:June 28, 2010
Coupon:8¼%
Issue price:Par
Yield:8¼%
Spread:324 basis points more than Treasuries
Lead managers:Deutsche Bank, Citigroup
Pricing date:June 20
Settlement date:June 28
Ratings:Moody's: Ba2
Fitch: BB-
Distribution:Regulation S
Price guidance:8¼% to 8½%

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