OREANDA-NEWS. On 01 June 2009 was announced, that JSC Russian Railways placed its 12th series bond by open subscription at MICEX. The issue was arranged by TransCreditBank, Sberbank of Russia, VTB-Capital, Gazprombank and IC Troika Dialog. 

The size of the issue is RUR 15 bn. Par value of each bond is RUR 1.000. The issue matures in 10 years and carries 20 semiannual coupons. The first coupon rate is 14,9 % p.a. Rates of 2-5 coupons are equal to the 1st coupon rate. Investors may benefit form the put option exercisable 2,5 years after the launch date.

The issue was fully placed. Proceeds of the issue will be used to finance infrastructure projects under JSC RZhD’s.