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IPO Report
Esso Thailand prices IPO above the bottom of the range
The first Thai IPO in 10 months raises $269 million as the Ministry of Finance decides to sell only a portion of its shares.




Equity News
China High Speed re-opens renminbi CB market
A strong equity story and a share swap to facilitate hedging of the equity option allow the wind power company to achieve a zero coupon and a 30% conversion premium.


In Debt
Nine Dragons spells good news for bond market
In another positive development for Asia's bond market, the Chinese pulp and paper company raises $300 million in the first triple-B rated deal this year.




IPO Report
E-Land launches IPO of 25% of the company
The women's multi-brand fashion designer is looking to sell up to $369 million worth of shares, although only 60% are primary capital.


Financial Sponsors
Morgan Stanley and ICICI Venture build India teams
Morgan Stanley hires ICICI Venture director Alluri Srinivasa Rao to run private equity investing in India, while ICICI Venture lures KS Jangbahadur back from JPMorgan in the US.




Standard & Poor's Daily Ratings Direct Asia-Pacific Highlights
Welcome to Standard & Poor's daily summary of credit research of interest to investors in Asia-Pacific.