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Further to the announcement by Malayan Banking Berhad ("Maybank") on 11th April 2007, Aseambankers Malaysia Berhad on behalf of Maybank is pleased to announce that Maybank had successfully priced its US$300 million Subordinated Sukuk.
The offering received an overwhelming response from international investors across Asia, Middle East and Europe resulting in oversubscription by more than 7 times.
The issuer for the transaction is MBB Sukuk Inc., a special purpose vehicle incorporated in Labuan. The US$ Subordinated Sukuk was structured on a 10 non-call 5 basis and will qualify as Tier-2 capital for Maybank.
This announcement is dated 19th April 2007.