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Published on 1/11/2012 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Colombia sells $1.5 billion tap of 6 1/8% notes due 2041 at 195 bps over Treasuries

By Christine Van Dusen

Atlanta, Jan. 11 - Colombia priced a $1.5 billion tap of its 6 1/8% notes due Jan. 18, 2041 (Baa3/BBB-/BBB-) at 117.738 to yield 3.014%, or Treasuries plus 195 basis points, according to a filing from the sovereign.

The notes priced in line with talk, which was set at the Treasuries plus 195 bps area.

HSBC and JPMorgan were the bookrunners for the Securities and Exchange Commission-registered notes, which include a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 25 bps.

Proceeds will be used for liability management transactions and for 2012 budgetary expenditures.

The original issue totaled $1 billion and priced on Oct. 20, 2009.

Issuer:Colombia
Amount:$1.5 billion
Maturity:Jan. 18, 2041
Description:Notes
Bookrunners:HSBC, JPMorgan
Coupon:6 1/8%
Price:117.738
Yield:3.014%
Spread:Treasuries plus 195 bps
Call features:Make-whole call at Treasuries plus 25 bps
Trade date:Jan. 10
Settlement date:Jan. 27
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BBB-
Fitch: BBB-
Distribution:Securities and Exchange Commission registered
Price talk:Treasuries plus 195 bps area

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