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Published on 5/5/2011 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: China's Mega Advance Investments sells $1 billion 10-, 30-year notes

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, May 5 - China's Mega Advance Investments Ltd. sold a $1 billion, two-tranche issue of notes due 2021 and 2041 (Baa1/A-/), a market source said.

The notes - guaranteed by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. - included $600 million 5% notes due May 12, 2021 that priced at 98.985 to yield 5.131%, or Treasuries plus 195 basis points. The notes priced in line with talk, which was set at the Treasuries plus 200 bps area.

The second tranche totaled $400 million 6 3/8% notes due May 12, 2041, which came to the market at 99.589 to yield 6.406%, or Treasuries plus 210 bps. The notes priced at the tighter end of talk, which was set at Treasuries plus 200 bps to 225 bps.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and UBS were the bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S notes.

Issuer:Mega Advance Investments Ltd.
Guarantor:Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
Amount:$1 billion
Description:Notes
Bookrunners:Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, UBS
Trade date:May 5
Settlement date:May 12
Ratings:Moody's: Baa1
Standard & Poor's: A-
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
10-year notes
Amount:$600 million
Maturity:May 12, 2021
Coupon:5%
Price:98.985
Yield:5.131%
Spread:Treasuries plus 195 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 200 bps area
30-year notes
Amount:$400 million
Maturity:May 12, 2041
Coupon:6 3/8%
Price:99.589
Yield:6.406%
Spread:Treasuries plus 210 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 200 bps to 225 bps

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