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Published on 3/13/2002 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Agrokor five-year notes downsized to 130 million euros, yield 11%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, Mo., March 13 - Agrokor DD downsized its offering of senior guaranteed secured notes due April 3, 2007 (B1/B+) to €130 million from €150 million and priced the deal at par to yield 11%, a market source informed Prospect News on Wednesday.

Price talk of 11% area had been heard on the deal, according to market sources.

Credit Suisse First Boston and Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown were joint bookrunners in a syndicate that also included Privedna Banka, according to the source.

The notes are guaranteed by at least 90% of the company's operating subsidiaries, according to the source.

The deal priced in the eurobond market. The notes will be listed on the Luxembourg Exchange.

The Zagreb, Croatia-based food company will use the proceeds to repay bank debt.

Issuer:Agrokor DD
Amount: €130 million (decreased from €150 million)
Maturity:April 3, 2007
Type:Senior guaranteed secured notes
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse First Boston, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
Coupon:11%, payable annually
Price:Par
Yield:11%
Call features:Non-callable
Settlement date:April, 3, 2002
Ratings:Moody's: B1
Standard & Poor's: B+

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