by Chow Ho Wai. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-51). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF EXHIBITS --- p.v / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vi / PREFACE --- p.vii / CHAPTERS / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Definition of Syndicated Loans --- p.1 / Definition of Pricing --- p.2 / Project Objectives --- p.2 / Project Scope --- p.3 / Chapter II. --- KEY ELEMENTS OF SYNDICATED LOAN MARKET --- p.4 / Benefits to Borrowers --- p.4 / Benefits to Lenders --- p.6 / Types of Syndicated Facilities --- p.11 / Titles and Roles --- p.12 / Principal Terms and Conditions --- p.14 / Hong Kong Market Characteristics --- p.16 / Chapter III. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.22 / Literature Review --- p.22 / Model --- p.24 / Sample Data --- p.27 / Analytical Methods --- p.29 / Chapter IV. --- EMPIRICAL RESULTS AND ANALYSIS --- p.32 / Significant Independent Variables --- p.32 / Loan Pricing Model --- p.34 / Chapter V. --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.35 / APPENDICES --- p.39 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.50