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Published on 4/30/2004 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Brazil's Aracruz prices upsized $175 million eight-year notes to yield T+275 bps

By Reshmi Basu and Paul A. Harris

New York, April 30 - Aracruz Celulose priced an upsized $175 million of eight-year notes (Baa3/BBB-/BBB) to yield 275 basis points over Treasuries, according to market sources.

The deal, increased from $150 million, came to market in line with talk that put the spread at Treasuries plus 275 basis points.

The notes, issued through subsidiary Arcel Finance Ltd., priced at par to yield 6.361%.

Proceeds will be used for corporate purposes.

JP Morgan ran the books.

Aracruz Celulose is a hardwood pulp producer headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Issuer:Arcel Finance Ltd. (Aracruz Celulose)
Amount:$175 million (increased from $150 million)
Issue:Amortization notes (five-year average life)
Maturity:May 1, 2012
Coupon:6.361%
Price:Par
Yield:6.361%
Spread:275 basis points
Pricing date:April 30
Settlement date:May 7
Bookrunner:JP Morgan
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard and Poor's: BBB-
Fitch: BBB

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