Jubilant Organosys sells $200 million CB while pondering possible acquisition

Issue marks seventh CB from an Indian pharmaceutical company since December; conversion premiums still high.
Jubilant Organosys yesterday April 25 became the latest in growing line-up of Indian pharmaceutical companies to raise fresh capital from the sale of five-year convertible bonds as the industry prepares for another wave of expansion.

Jubilant, which also produces various chemicals and adhesives, raised $200 million from a bought deal arranged by JPMorgan which offered the bonds on to investors at fixed terms which included a 50% conversion premium. It was the fourth time since May 2004 that the company has raised cash from the sale of equity or equity-linked instruments, including two previous CBs that will mature in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

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