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Corol – structured financing

23 March 2009

WestLB sweetens the outlook for Corol

Read more: sugar ethanol Corol export pre-payment RZ Advogados Landay & Leblang WestLB Brazil

In this deal, WestLB acted as sole arranger and lender for a $40 million export-backed financing package for Corol Agroenergia Açucar e Alcool (Corol), a medium-sized sugar/ethanol mill owner in Brazil's Paraná State. The financing package comprises first, a two months $10 million bridge loan, second, an eight-year export pre-payment financing (EPF), and third, a swap line, enabling the client to convert the floating Libor rate into an fixed Libor rate, if needed. The deal is a triumphant success story and is well worthy as a Deal of the Year award. The $10 million bridge loan services the client with the necessary financial flexibility...


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