Simpson Thacher Represents BRF-Brasil Foods in US$500 Million International Bond Offering
06.11.12
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The Firm recently represented BRF – Brasil Foods S.A. in an offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022. The international offering was conducted in reliance upon Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. The net proceeds from the offering will be used by Brasil Foods to extend its debt maturity profile.
Brasil Foods is the largest food company in Brazil and one of largest food exporters in the world. The company focuses on the production and sale of poultry, pork, beef cuts, milk, dairy products and processed food products.
The Simpson Thacher team included Juan Francisco Mendez, John Ericson, Glenn M. Reiter, William Langer, Nicolas Ferre and Taissa Licatti (Capital Markets) and Jon Cantor, Chang Won Choi and Christian Miller (Tax). Summer associate Shannon Guy also provided valuable assistance.