National Atomic Company Kazatomprom (Kazakhstan) places USD500.0 m international bonds XS0510820011 (KZAPe1)

/KASE, May 17, 10/ - National atomic company Kazatomprom (Almaty), listing on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), provided KASE with a press release dated May 14, 2010: Quotation begins National atomic company Kazatomprom placed debut 6.25 % 5-year Eurobonds for a total of USD500 m, which is the best placement in the history of Eurobond issues on emerging markets. The order book reached USD4.3 bn with demand exceeding the supply 8 times. The yield was determined May 14, 2010 after closing the order book. The share of Kazakh investors is 10% in the issue that is USD50 m. The Eurobond debut placement is evidence of good name and trust to the Republic of Kazakhstan, which became possible thanks to personal contribution of the Head of state N. Nazarbaev through improved international security and strengthening nuclear non-proliferation according to international norms and regulations of IAEA. The placement shows the NAC Kazatomprom development dynamics corresponds to worldwide trends ensuring its standings on the uranium market. The bonds are placed in accordance with Reg S/144A, the expected settlement date - May 20, 2010. NAC Kazatomprom appointed JP Morgan and BNP Paribas as joint managers and bookrunners, and Halyk Finance as the Kazakhstan-based manager of the debut Eurobond issue. The bond issue is regulated with the English law. Public Relations NAC Kazatomprom +7 (727) 244 62 54 pr@kazatomprom.kz Ends [2010-05-17]