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Published on 4/2/2009 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Brazil's Odebrecht sells upsized $200 million 9 5/8% five-year notes to yield 10%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, April 2 - Odebrecht Finance Ltd. priced an upsized $200 million issue of 9 5/8% five-year guaranteed notes (/BB/BB+) at 98.552 to yield 10% on Thursday, according to a market source.

Banco Santander and Banco Itau were bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal, which was upsized from $150 million.

The yield is equivalent to 825 basis points over Treasuries.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and reinvestment.

Odebrecht Finance is a subsidiary of Rio de Janeiro-based construction firm Constructora Norberto Odebrecht SA.

Issuer:Odebrecht Finance Ltd.
Amount:$200 million, increased from $150 million
Maturity:April 9, 2014
Security description:Guaranteed notes
Bookrunners:Banco Santander, Banco Itau
Coupon:9 5/8%
Price:98.552
Yield:10%
Spread:825 bps
Trade date:April 2
Ratings:Standard & Poor's: BB
Fitch: BB+
Distribution:Rule 144A/Regulation S

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