OREANDA-NEWS. On 23 June 2009 was announced, that JSC RZhD placed its series 16 bond at MICEX by open subscription. The issue was arranged by TransCreditBank, Sberbank, VTB, Gazprombank and IC Troika Dialog.

The issue size is RUR15 bn.  Par value of a bond is RUR1,000.  The issue matures in 8 years and carries 16 semiannual coupons.

The interest rate for coupons 1-4 was set at 14.33% p.a. Investors may benefit form the put option exercisable 2 years after the launch date.

The issue was fully placed. The demand total amount has made RUR26 433 million. Demands have been submitted to the book from 58 investors. Proceeds of the issue will be used to finance infrastructure projects under JSC RZhD’s investment program and financial plan.