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Published on 4/1/2011 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Brazil's Votorantim Cimentos prices $750 million 7¼% notes due 2041 to yield 7.3%

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, April 1 - Brazil's Votorantim Cimentos SA sold $750 million 7¼% notes due April 5, 2041 (Baa3/BBB/) at 99.395 to yield 7.3%, or Treasuries plus 278.1 basis points, a market source said.

The notes priced at the tight end of talk, which was set at the 7½% area.

Merrill Lynch, Itau and JPMorgan were the bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S transaction.

The notes include a change-of-control put at 101% with a ratings downgrade.

Votorantim Cimentos is a Sao Paulo-based cement manufacturer.

Issuer:Votorantim Cimentos SA
Amount:$750 million
Maturity:April 5, 2041
Description:Notes
Bookrunners:Merrill Lynch, Itau, JPMorgan
Coupon:7¼%
Price:99.395
Yield:7.3%
Spread:Treasuries plus 278.1 bps
Change of control put:At 101% with ratings downgrade
Trade date:March 31
Settlement date:April 5
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BBB
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price talk:7½% area

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