Image via WikipediaMANILA, Philippines - Listed property developer Cityland, Inc. sought regulatory approval Tuesday to sell short-term commercial paper to the public worth P1.15 billion, a bulk of which will be used to pay off maturing debts.The firm told the Securities and Exchange Commission it planned to use P770 million of the proceeds to settle loans worth P1.03 billion as of June 30.
Of the debts, about 86% are composed of commercial paper issued on Dec. 17. The rest is owed to Amalgamated Bancorporation and Security Bank Corp., the company said.
Cityland said it also intends to use over a quarter of the proceeds to finance its 39-storey mixed-use condominium project called The Manila Residences.
It said it would spend the money on the project over 12 months. The balance will be used to pay for interest on the notes.
Cityland said it would offer almost three-fourths of the commercial debt paper to general public, while the balance would be made available to big investors.
The company said the debt paper would be offered in four equal tranches, the first to start as soon as gets approval from the commission.
Cityland said the notes would mature in a year and would have a rate of 6.88%. It said the proceeds of the sale would not be used to acquire property within the next twelve months.
Cityland also sought an exemption from getting an underwriter for the offer, saying it was capable of selling the debt paper on its own.
The real estate developer said that it would renew the maturing debts to financial institutions if it does not raise the money from the offering.
The company, formerly known as Statehouse Development Corp., acquires and develops land for mixed-use medium- and high-rise buildings in Makati City and Mandaluyong City.
It also sells affordable houses in Pasig City and residential subdivisions and farm lots in Bulacan and Cavite.
Cityland is the developer of the Pasig Royale Mansion, Oxford Mansion, Windsor Mansion and Brentwood Mansion. Launched on Aug. 21, the newest Brentwood Mansion will rise along Evangelista St., New Santolan in Pasig City.
It is a 12-storey commercial and residential building with features and amenities such as a clubhouse and swimming pool, and 24-hour security.
11/05/2008 | 01:14 AM
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