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* COLOMBIA: Sells US$1 Billion of Dollar Bonds
Valerie Rota at Bloomberg News reports that the Colombian government has sold US$650 million of dollar-denominated bonds due 2017 and US$350 million due 2037, to yield 6 percent and 6.6 percent, respectively.
According to Ms. Rota, the demand for emerging-market debts, like those offered by Colombia, has stabilized as a result of cash injection into global financial markets by central banks.
The Colombian government's issuance received 1.4 times subscription, showing a confidence from investors, Ms. Rota says. Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch managed the sale.
As reported on Dec. 26, 2007, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned BB+ long-term sovereign foreign currency rating and B short-term sovereign foreign currency rating on Colombia.
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