| True Corporation Plc is to issue up to Bt 4 billion of secured debentures to institutional and retail investors. Proceeds of the debentures will be used to repay existing debt ahead of the maturity date. This includes a Baht 3.6 billion bond (1/2545) due to mature in July 2008 and Baht 400 million of Thai commercial bank debt. Issuing the debentures will help True extend the maturity of this debt by as much as 4 years and provide True with more flexibility in managing its cash flows. Investors and members of the public can subscribe to purchase these debentures (minimum value is Baht 100,000) from May 30 June 6, 2007 (working days excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays) at nationwide branches of Bank of Ayudhya, Siam City Bank and Ayudhya Securities. The debentures have been divided into three tranches as follows: Tranche 1 Debenture with 2 years 1 month and 1 day maturity due in 2009. The debenture carries a fixed interest rate of 5.70% per annum. The value of tranche 1 will not exceed Baht 1 billion. Tranche 2 Debenture with 3 years 1 month and 1 day maturity due in 2010. The debenture carries a fixed interest rate of 6.20% per annum. The value of tranche 2 will not exceed Baht 2 billion. Tranche 3 Debenture with 5 years 1 month and 1 day maturity due in 2011. The debenture carries a fixed interest rate of 6.80% per annum. The value of tranche 3 will not exceed Baht 1 billion. The debentures are rated BBB by TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. and the underwriter is The Bank of Ayudhya Plc (BAY). For more information please contact: Investment Banking Department, The Bank of Ayudhya Plc Tel. 02-296 4776, 02 296 4792 and 02 296 4766 or Rama III Office Tel: 02 296 4229 and 02 296 4235 |