Wheelock andCo. Ltd. and Wheelock Finance Ltd. are seeking to issue bonds undera US$5.00 billion medium-term note program.

Wheelock and Co. serves as the guarantor for the notes. Thecompany applied to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. for the program'slisting, effective Oct. 3.

The listing would last for 12 months after Sept. 30. Theissuers will offer the notes only to professional investors.

HSBC is the program's arranger and dealer.