Linklaters has advised the joint lead managers on OAO TMK’s convertible bond issue - the first by a Russian-incorporated company for several years. OAO TMK is Russia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes and is one of the world's largest steel pipe producers.
The five-year bond (convertible into London listed GDRs) was issued to refinance existing debt. The joint lead managers were Morgan Stanley, UBS and VTB Capital.
Peter Allen, capital markets partner at Linklaters, commented:
"We are very pleased to have advised on this transaction which was highly complex and technically challenging. The bond launched into a difficult market however the offering was well received and ultimately upsized."
Dmitry Dobatkin, head of Russian capital markets at Linklaters, commented:
"This deal involved a lot of structuring work and included many innovative features. It also required particularly close cooperation among the parties. We very much enjoyed working with the highly professional teams at the joint lead managers, TMK and TMK’s advisers."
The Linklaters team included lawyers in Moscow and London, and was led by Dmitry Dobatkin, Peter Allen, Alexandra Karachourina and Graeme Dickson.
For further information contact:
Sarah Peters on (44 20) 7456 2153 or sarah.peters@linklaters.com or
Daria Anisimova on (7 495) 797 9760 or daria.anisimova@linklaters.com
