Province of Manitoba prices debut Kangaroo with 10-year notes [UPDATED]

The Province of Manitoba (Manitoba) (AA/Aa1) has priced a new 10-year Kangaroo in its debut transaction in the market. In a 2008 roadshow, representatives from Manitoba indicated it had been studying the Kangaroo market for some time, and it saw a space for Australian investors to move out of pure triple-A into double-A credits. Lead managers on the deal are National Australia Bank and TD Securities.