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New Issue: Costa Rica's ICE prices $250 million 6.95% notes due 2021 at par

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, Nov. 3 - Costa Rica's Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) priced a $250 million issue of notes due Nov. 10, 2021 (Baa3/BB+/) at par to yield 6.95%, a market source said.

The notes were whispered at the low- to mid-7% area.

Citigroup and Deutsche Bank were the bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S offering.

The proceeds will be used for debt refinancing and capital expenditures.

ICE is a state-owned electricity provider and telecommunications operator based in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Issuer:Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Nov. 10, 2021
Description:Senior notes
Bookrunners:Citigroup, Deutsche Bank
Coupon:6.95%
Price:Par
Yield:6.95%
Trade date:Nov. 3
Settlement date:Nov. 11
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BB+
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price talk:low- to mid-7% area

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