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Published on 7/31/2003 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Ipiranga prices upsized $135 million five-year notes to yield 9.025%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, July 31 - Companhia Brasileira de Petroleo Ipiranga priced an upsized $135 million of 7 7/8% senior notes due Aug. 1, 2008 (B2) at 99.773 on July 25 to yield 9.025%, according to an informed source.

The deal was increased from $125 million. Price talk was 8¼% area.

Price talk was 8¼% area. The trade date was July 25, 2003.

Bear Stearns & Co. was the bookrunner for the emerging markets offering. BB Securities and Itau Bank Ltd. were co-managers.

Proceeds will be used to repay debt.

The issuer is a Brazilian refiner and distributor of petroleum products.

Issuer:Companhia Brasileira de Petroleo Ipiranga
Amount:$135 million (increased from $125 million)
Maturity:Aug. 1, 2008
Security description:Senior notes
Bookrunner:Bear Stearns
Co-managers:BB Securities, Itau Bank Ltd.
Coupon:7 7/8% (steps up if bonds are not put)
Price:99.773
Yield:9.025%
Put:Three years
Settlement date:Aug. 1, 2003
Trade date:July 25, 2003
Rating:Moody's: B2
Price talk:8¼% area

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