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Published on 1/24/2007 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Brazil's Independencia sells upsized $225 million 10-year bonds at 10%

By Reshmi Basu

New York, Jan. 24 - Independencia International Ltd. (Cayman incorporated) sold an upsized $225 million offering of 10-year senior unsecured notes (B3/B) at 99.221 with a 9 7/8% coupon to yield 10%, according to a market source.

The deal, increased from $150 million, came in line with price guidance that was in the 10% area.

Proceeds will be used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

ABN Amro was running the Rule 144A and Regulation S transaction.

Meat exporter Independencia Alimentos Ltda, which is based in Jordanesia, Brazil, will guarantee the issue.

Issuer:Independencia International Ltd. (Cayman incorporated)
Guarantor:Independencia Alimentos Ltda.
Amount:$225 million
Issue:Senior unsecured notes
Maturity:Jan. 31, 2017
Coupon:9 7/8%
Issue price:99.221
Yield:10%
Spread:Treasuries plus 518.41 basis points
Pricing date:Jan. 24
Settlement date:Jan. 31
Bookrunner:ABN Amro
Distribution:Rule 144A/Regulation S
Ratings:Moody's: B3
Standard & Poor: B
Price guidance:10% area

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