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Published on 11/24/2003 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Embratel sells $200 million five-year notes to yield 11¼%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, Nov. 24 - Embratel (Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes) sold $200 million of 11% guaranteed notes due Dec. 15, 2008 (B2) at 99.049 on Monday to yield 11¼%, according to an informed source.

Price guidance was for a yield in the 11% area.

Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank Securities were bookrunners on the Rule 144A/Regulation S (with registration rights) deal.

The notes are guaranteed by Embratel Participacoes SA.

Embratel will use proceeds to refinance debt and for general corporate purposes.

The issuer is a Rio de Janeiro-based telecommunications provider.

Issuer:Embratel (Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes)
Guarantor:Embratel Participacoes SA
Amount:$200 million
Maturity:Dec. 15, 2008
Security description:Guaranteed notes
Bookrunners:Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank Securities
Coupon:11%
Price:99.049
Yield:11¼%
Calls:Non-callable
Settlement date:Dec. 3 (T+6)
Ratings:Moody's: B2
Price guidance:11% area

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