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Published on 6/13/2014 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: HEMA sells €85 million six-year PIK toggle notes at par to yield 11¼%

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., June 13 – In a quick turnaround, Netherlands-based retailer HEMA returned to the primary market on Thursday to price an €85 million issue of non-rated six-year PIK toggle notes at par to yield 11¼%, according to market sources.

The cash coupon is 11¼%. The PIK coupon is 12%

The cash yield priced inside of the 11½% to 12% yield guidance.

Credit Suisse managed the sale.

The Amsterdam-based retailer plans to use the proceeds to repay bank debt of its parent, Dutch Lion BV.

Earlier in the week HEMA priced €715 million of notes in three tranches in a debt refinancing deal.

Issuer:Dutch Lion BV (HEMA)
Amount:€85 million
Maturity:June 15, 2020
Securities:Senior PIK toggle notes
Lead manager:Credit Suisse
Cash coupon:11¼%
PIK coupon:12%
Price:Par
Cash yield:11¼%
Call protection:1.5 years
Trade date:June 12
Settlement date:June 17
Rating:Non-rated
Distribution:Rule 144A for life
Price talk:11½% to 12%
Marketing:Quick to market

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