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Published on 3/4/2005 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: IT Holding prices €35 million add-on to 9 7/8% notes at 100.50

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, March 4 - IT Holding Finance SA priced a €35 million add-on to its 9 7/8% senior notes (B3/B+) due Nov. 15, 2012 at 100.50, according to an informed source.

Price talk was 100 to 100.50.

Merrill Lynch & Co. and Banca IMI ran the books for the Regulation S add-on.

Proceeds will be used to refinance debt maturing in 2005.

The original €150 million issue priced at 96.645 on Oct. 21 to yield 10½% in a transaction that was downsized by €35 million from €185 million.

IT Holding is a Milan, Italy-based holding company for fashion brands, including Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli.

Issuer:IT Holding Finance SA
Amount:€35 million
Maturity:Nov. 15, 2012
Security description:Add-on to the 9 7/8% senior notes
Bookrunners:Merrill Lynch & Co., Banca IMI
Coupon:9 7/8%
Price:100.50
Call protection:Non-callable for the life of the bond
Trade date:March 4
Settlement date:March 18 with accrued interest
Ratings:Moody's: B3
Standard & Poor's: B+
Price talk:100-100.50

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