JBS USA $1.5 billion senior notes offerings
The 3% senior notes are due 2029 and the 4.375% senior notes are due 2052
Davis Polk advised 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 (i) $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.000% senior notes due 2029 and (ii) $900 million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% senior notes due 2052.
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, New Zealand, 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, Drew Glover and Luis Felipe Sousa. 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.