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The question now is how the deal will be received in general syndication.
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Only Aozora and Bank of Yokohama committed to the deal in general syndication.
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Consequently, there could be a limited response in general syndication, one European banker said.
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As a result, it is expected to attract more lenders in general syndication, bankers said.
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No banks joined the latter loan in general syndication.
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This resulted in the number of lenders in general syndication being drastically cut to four from 23.
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The 2008 loan closed with 34 lenders, of which 21 joined in general syndication.
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Only Aozora Bank joined its US$300m-equivalent 10-year Samurai loan in general syndication.
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The leads are preparing to launch the loan into general syndication in June after the acquisition closes, according to one of the sources.
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Responses for the loan facility are due by the end of February and a general syndication is expected once the sub-underwriting is completed.
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The deal has gone to an initial group of potential investors but could be sold more widely in general syndication next month, sources added.
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The acquisition loan will not be launched into general syndication and is expected to close by the end of this year, the source said.
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The broader general syndication will be launched in early July and the final closing of the transaction is expected at the end of August.
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Lundin was expected to opt for a general syndication phase once banks have been mandated and is aiming to close by mid-2012, one banker said.
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Last July, the Indian bank closed a US$750m three-year loan with the nine MLABs failing to bring in any lenders in general syndication.
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A total of 19 banks joined IFC's 2007 loan as mandated lead arrangers, and 14 others joined in general syndication.
