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Bluestar Issues US$1 Billion Senior Guaranteed Notes

June 12, 2015

Shanghai/Hong Kong/Beijing (June 12, 2015) - Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd. (“Bluestar”) in the issuance by Bluestar Finance Holdings Limited of its US$500 million 3.5% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2018 and its US$500 million 4.375% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2020 guaranteed by Bluestar. The Notes are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Bluestar is the largest specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer in China operating in several major fields in the chemical industry with core competencies in new chemical materials and nutritional science. Through organic growth and strategic mergers and acquisitions, Bluestar has become a chemical conglomerate with over 100 operating subsidiaries in over ten overseas countries and regions across six continents.

The Paul Hastings team was led by corporate partner David Grimm, with support from associates Yingying Chen and Coral Yu.

Paul Hastings is a leading global law firm with a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Through a collaborative approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to client service, the professionals of Paul Hastings deliver innovative solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies.