Issue of convertible bonds

Beijing Datang Power Generation Com 11 September 2003 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. This announcement is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and neither this announcement nor anything herein forms the basis for any contract or commitment whatsoever. Neither this announcement nor any copy thereof may be taken into or distributed in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Beijing Datang Power Generation Company Limited does not intend to register any part of the proposed offering in the United States. The securities described herein will be sold in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. This communication is directed only at (i) persons outside the United Kingdom; or (ii) persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within the definition of 'investment professionals' in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2001; or (iii) high net worth bodies corporate, unincorporated associations and partnerships and trustees of high value trusts as described in Article 49(2) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2001. The Bonds are only available to such persons and persons within the United Kingdom who receive this communication (other than persons falling within (ii) and (iii) above) should not rely on or act upon this communication. In connection with this issue, UBS AG ('UBS Investment Bank'), or any person acting for UBS Investment Bank, may (to the extent permitted by applicable laws) effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the Bonds at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail for a limited period after the issue date. However, there may be no obligation on UBS Investment Bank or any agent of UBS Investment Bank to do so. Such stabilising, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time, and must be brought to an end after a limited period. BEIJING DATANG POWER GENERATION CO. LTD (Incorporated as a Sino-foreign joint stock limited company in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) Completion of the issue of Convertible Bonds due 2008 Summary Reference is made to the Company's announcement dated 3 September 2003 (the 'Announcement') and the Directors of the Company are pleased to announce that the completion of the issue of the Bonds took place on 9 September 2003. The Directors of Beijing Datang Power Generation Company Limited are pleased to announce that the completion of the issue of the Bonds as announced by the Company on 3 September 2003 took place on 9 September 2003. Terms used in this announcement shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Announcement unless otherwise defined herein. Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of US$153.8 million have been issued to professional and institutional investors, who are not connected to the directors, chief executive or substantial shareholders of the Company or its subsidiaries or associates of any of them. The Bonds are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Application has been made to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Conversion Shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Application will be made to list the Conversion Shares on the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and for such Conversion Shares to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange's market for listed securities. A summary of the principal terms of the Bonds is set out in the Announcement. By order of the Board Yang Hongming Executive Director and Company Secretary 10 September 2003, Beijing This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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