Article: Fitch Rates Arantes International Sr. Notes 'B/RR4'.

NEW YORK & RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'B/RR4' rating to Arantes International Ltd.'s proposed issue of up to USD200 million senior unsecured notes. Arantes International is a special-purpose vehicle wholly-owned by Arantes Alimentos Ltda (Arantes) and is unconditionally guaranteed by Arantes. Arantes' foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) are 'B' and the company's national scale rating is 'BBB(bra)'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Proceeds from the issuance will be used for the repayment of certain short and long-term debt, as well as for capital expenditures and general corporate purposes.

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