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Published on 2/1/2011 in the Prospect News Canadian Bonds Daily.

New Issue: GMP Capital sells C$100 million 5.5% five-year preferreds

By Cristal Cody

Prospect News, Feb. 1 - GMP Capital Inc. said Tuesday that it priced C$100 million five-year series B cumulative rate reset preferred shares that yield 5.5% a year for the initial period ending March 31, 2016.

The offering included 4 million shares (DBRS: Pfd-3) at C$25.00 per share.

The deal includes an over-allotment option of 600,000 shares.

National Bank Financial Inc., GMP Securities LP and Scotia Capital Inc. are the lead managers.

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the reduction of debt.

Toronto-based GMP Capital is a leading independent Canadian investment dealer.

Issuer:GMP Capital Inc.
Amount:C$100 million, or 4 million preferred shares
Greenshoe:C$15 million, or 600,000 preferred shares
Maturity:March 31, 2016
Securities:Cumulative rate reset preferred shares
Bookrunners:National Bank Financial Inc., GMP Securities LP, Scotia Capital Inc.
Yield:5.5%
Price:C$25.00 per share
Pricing date:Feb. 1
Settlement date:Feb. 22
Rating:DBRS: Pfd-3
Distribution:Canada

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