Davis Polk advised J.P. Morgan Securities plc as the exclusive dealer manager in connection with a cash tender offer by Lonking Holdings Limited for up to $80 million of its outstanding $350 million 8.5% senior notes due 2016.

Lonking Holdings Limited is a leading manufacturer of wheel loaders and one of the major manufacturers of construction machinery in the PRC.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner William F. Barron and associate Faisal Baloch. Partner John D. Paton, counsel Alon Gurfinkel and associate Sarah Joy provided tax advice. Geetika Sood was the legal assistant on the transaction. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the Hong Kong and London offices.