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Published on 6/23/2015 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Colombia’s Ecopetrol prices $1.5 billion of 5 3/8% notes due 2026 at 305 bps spread

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, June 23 – Colombia’s Ecopetrol SA sold $1.5 billion of 5 3/8% notes due 2026 at 99.328 to yield 5.457%, or Treasuries plus 305 basis points, according to a company filing.

The notes were talked at a spread in the 320 bps area.

Credit Suisse and HSBC were the bookrunners for the Securities and Exchange Commission-registered deal.

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

The notes have a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 45 basis points until three months before maturity and after that are callable at par.

Ecopetrol is a Bogota, Colombia-based petroleum company.

Issuer:Ecopetrol SA
Amount:$1.5 billion
Maturity:June 26, 2026
Description:Senior notes
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Coupon:5 3/8%
Price:99.328
Yield:5.457%
Spread:Treasuries plus 305 bps
Call options:Make-whole call at Treasuries plus 45 bps until March 26, 2026, then at par
Trade date:June 23
Settlement date:June 26
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa2
Standard & Poor’s: BBB
Fitch: BBB
Distribution:Securities and Exchange Commission registered
Price talk:Treasuries plus 320 bps area

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