Summary: Petrobras International Finance Co. Apr 02

Standard & Poors, April 2002

Abstract
Petrobras International Finance Co., a Cayman Islands company, is authorized to issue up $335 million in commercial paper notes. The proceeds of the notes will be used to finance the importation of crude oil, refined oil, and their by-products by Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. An irrevocable LOC from Barclays Bank PLC supports the payment of notes at maturity....

Companies mentioned in this report are:
- Petrobras International Finance Co.
- Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
- Barclays Bank PLC

Action: Review

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- Petrobras International Finance Co.
- Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
- Barclays Bank PLC

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