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Published on 5/11/2009 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: China's Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp. prices $750 million 10-year notes at Treasuries plus 195 bps

By Aaron Hochman-Zimmerman

New York, May 11 - Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp. priced $750 million of 10-year notes at a spread of Treasuries plus 195 basis points (Aa3/AA+/), according to a market source.

The spread came at the narrow end of talk for a spread of 195 bps to 205 bps. The amount was in the expected range of $500 million to $750 million.

The 5 1/8% bonds sold at a reoffer price of 99.659.

Citigroup, Deutsche Banks and HSBC acted as bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal.

Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp. is based in Hong Kong and holds a letter affirming the government's pledge to maintain ownership of the company.

Issuer: Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp.

Issue: 5 1/8% bonds

Amount:$750 million
Maturity:2019
Coupon:5 1/8%
Price:99.659
Spread:Treasuries plus 195 bps
Bookrunners: Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, HSBC
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Pricing date:May 11
Ratings:Moody's: Aa3
Standard & Poor's: AA+
Price talk:Treasuries plus 195 bps to 205 bps

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