The investment-grade notes are due 2035 and 2055

Davis Polk advised the representatives of the initial purchasers in connection with a Rule 144A / Regulation S offering by JBS USA Holding Lux S.à r.l., JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Foods Group Holdings, Inc. of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.950% senior notes due 2035 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2055, guaranteed by JBS S.A.

JBS USA is one of the world’s largest producers of beef, pork, chicken and packaged food products, with operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Europe. JBS USA represents the North American arm of JBS, the largest protein company and one of the largest food companies in the world in terms of net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023. It has more than 280,000 employees worldwide and sells products in approximately 190 countries.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Manuel Garciadiaz and counsel Drew Glover. Partner Aliza Slansky and associates Ted Lee and Ziyu (Jessie) Lin advised on U.S. tax matters. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the São Paulo, New York and Northern California offices. 

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