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Published on 3/10/2014 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: China's Tianneng Battery issues RMB 400 million bonds with 7.31% initial coupon

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., March 10 - Tianneng Power International Ltd. announced that wholly owned subsidiary Tianneng Battery Group completed its issuance of corporate bonds totaling RMB 400 million on Monday.

The five-year bonds have a fixed coupon of 7.31% for the first three years. After that, the issuer has the option to increase the coupon by up to 100 basis points.

New Times Securities Co. Ltd. was the underwriter.

Proceeds from Tianneng Battery's first tranche of corporate bonds will be used for investments in business projects, including the construction of lead acid batteries production bases, as noted before.

The subsidiary has been approved to issue a total of RMB 800 million of corporate bonds in multiple tranches. The company previously said it intends to issue the remaining RMB 400 million as market conditions and the company's needs dictate.

Pengyuan Credit Rating Co., Ltd. has rated the corporate bonds AA+.

The Hong Kong-based company makes battery products for electric vehicles.

Issuer:Tianneng Battery Group
Issue:Corporate bonds, first tranche
Amount:RMB 400 million
Maturity:Five years
Coupon:Fixed at 7.31% for first three years; after that, coupon may be increased by up to 100 bps
Underwriter:New Times Securities Co. Ltd.
Announcement date:March 7
Settlement date:March 10
Rating:Pengyuan Credit Rating: AA+

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