Bangkok--Feb 16--SET
Thailand’s Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX) approved the listing of two new bond issues of the Government Housing Bank (GHB) worth THB2.5 billion (approx. USD63 million), with a par value of THB1,000 per unit. These bonds will commence trading on February 16, 2006.
The newly listed GHB bonds are:
- “GHB122B” which has an issue size of THB1.5 billion and a six-year maturity. It can be redeemed on February 16, 2012. The bond bears an interest rate of 5.38% per annum. Interest payments will be made on February 16 and August 16 annually.
- “GHB142A” which has an issue size of THB1.0 billion and an eight-year maturity. It can be redeemed on February 16, 2014. The bond bears an interest rate of 5.498% per annum. Interest payments will be made on February 16 and August 16 annually.
To invest in listed bonds, investors should contact SET member companies, contact the BEX at tel: 0 2229 2783-91, or see bond information on the BEX website, www.bex.or.th.
For more information,
please contact the Corporate Communications Dept.:
Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036
Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037
Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049
Watsamon Saowakhonsathien End.