Brazilian Companies Plan Debentures

Brazil-based engineering company Alusa Engenharia and education company Abril Educacao are planning debenture issues, according to DCM bankers in the country. Alusa is heard planning to issue BRL300m in 5-year debentures with the help of HSBC, Banco do Brasil and Bradesco. Abril, meanwhile, is heard to be looking to raise BRL265m in 5-year notes with the help of HSBC and Bradesco.