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Published on 12/1/2020 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily and Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Prosus prices $1.5 billion 3.832% senior notes due 2051 at Treasuries plus 215 bps

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Dec. 1 – Prosus NV sold $1.5 billion of 3.832% senior notes due Feb. 8, 2051 (Baa3/BBB-) on Tuesday at a spread of 215 basis points over Treasuries, according to an informed source.

The notes priced on the tight side of guidance in the Treasuries plus 220 bps area, plus or minus 5 bps.

Initial price talk was in the Treasuries plus mid-200 bps area.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. were the active bookrunners. ING Financial Markets LLC was passive.

Amsterdam-based Prosus is the international internet assets division of Cape Town, South Africa-based Naspers Ltd.

Issuer:Prosus NV
Amount:$1.5 billion
Maturity:Feb. 8, 2051
Description:Senior notes
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (active) and ING Financial Markets LLC (passive)
Coupon:3.832%
Spread:Treasuries plus 215 bps
Trade date:Dec. 1
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
S&P: BBB-
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 220 bps area, plus or minus 5 bps; initial talk at Treasuries plus mid-200 bps area

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