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Published on 10/5/2006 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Mexico's Banorte sells $600 million in two-part bond offering

By Reshmi Basu

New York, Oct. 5 - Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte) sold a two-part tranche offering of $600 million in bonds, according to a market source.

The first tranche was made up of $400 million of 10-year bonds, which priced at par to yield 6.135%.

The second part included $200 million of 15-year bonds, which priced at par to yield 6.862%.

Credit Suisse was the lead manager for the transaction.

The issuer is a Mexico City-based bank.

Issuer: Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte)

Issue: Bonds

Total amount: $600 million

Pricing date: Oct. 5

Lead manager: Credit Suisse

Ratings: Moody's: Baa2

10-year tranche

Amount:$400 million
Issue: Bonds
Maturity: Oct. 13, 2016
Coupon: 6.135%
Issue price: Par
Yield:6.135%
Spread: 160 bps more than Treasuries
Call option: Non-callable for five years; if not called, coupon steps up to Libor plus 210.75 bps
15-year tranche
Amount: $200 million
Issue: Bonds
Maturity:Feb. 2, 2021
Coupon: 6.862%
Issue price: Par
Yield: 6.862%
Spread:225 bps more than Treasuries
Call option: Non-callable for 10 years; if not called, coupon steps up to Libor plus 271.25 bps

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