JBS USA $1 billion sustainability-linked senior notes offering
The 3% sustainability-linked senior notes are due 2032
Davis Polk advised the representatives of the initial purchasers in connection with a Rule 144A / Regulation S offering by JBS USA Lux S.A., JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Finance, Inc. of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.000% sustainability-linked senior notes due 2032.
JBS USA is one of the world’s largest producers of beef, pork, chicken and packaged food products with operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Europe. JBS USA represents the North American arm of JBS S.A., the world’s leading animal protein processor and the largest food company in the world in terms of net revenue with more than 245,000 employees worldwide and that sells products in approximately 190 countries.
The Davis Polk corporate team included Manuel Garciadiaz and Drew Glover. Po Sit and Dov Sussman advised on U.S. tax matters. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the São Paulo, New York and Northern California offices.