A cross-jurisdictional Carey Olsen team has advised West China Cement on its issuance of $600m 4.95% senior notes due 2026, which have been listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
The company, a cement manufacturer and distributor in North Western China incorporated in Jersey, will use the proceeds of the issue for refinancing, replenishing working capital and general corporate purposes, including overseas expansion and investment in Africa.
The notes are guaranteed by WC Cement (incorporated in the British Virgin Islands) and certain other subsidiaries of the company.
Nomura and China International Capital Corporation acted as joint global coordinators, joint lead managers and joint bookrunners.
Carey Olsen, working as an integrated team across the firm's Hong Kong and Jersey offices, acted as British Virgin Islands and Jersey legal advisers to the Company.
The team comprised Partners Simon Marks (Jersey) and James Webb (Hong Kong), with support from Counsel Matthew Ecobichon (Jersey) and Daniel Moore (Hong Kong) and Associate Lucy Robbins (Jersey).