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Published on 10/23/2012 in the Prospect News Convertibles Daily.

New Issue: Israel's TowerJazz sells NIS 95 million more 7.8% convertibles

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Oct. 23 - Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TowerJazz) sold about NIS 95 million of additional 7.8% series F bonds. The original issue priced in October 2010.

The Regulation S bonds will be repaid in two equal installments in December 2015 and December 2016.

Each bond priced at NIS 0.925, reflecting a 2% discount to its closing price of NIS 0.947 on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Oct. 22, according to a company news release.

The bonds may be converted into shares at a conversion ratio of NIS 38.21 par value of bonds, reflecting a 20% premium over the company's closing price on the Nasdaq on Oct. 22, according to a company news release.

The bonds are denominated in Israeli shekels and linked to the dollar.

TowerJazz manufactures integrated circuits and is based in Migdal Haemek, Israel.

Issuer:Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Issue:Series F bonds
Amount:NIS 95 million (approximately)
Maturity:December 2015 for half of bonds, December 2016 for other half
Coupon:7.8%
Price:NIS 0.925
Conversion ratio:NIS 0.925
Settlement date:Oct. 22

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