date:Mar 13, 2013
cquisition Holding Corp. (Parent) --Long-term IDR 'BB-'. Fitch expects to withdraw the following ratings on existing facilities upon closing of the transaction: H.J. Heinz Co. --Bank facilities 'BB+'; --Commercial paper (CP) 'B'. H.J. Heinz Finance Co. --Bank facilities 'BB+' (as co-borrower). --CP 'B'; --Series B Preferred Stock 'BB-'.
Financing for the buyout includes $4.12 billion of common equity from 3G and $12.12 billion of equity, inclusive of $8 billion of preferred equity with warrant