Banco Rio de la Plata SA
Ticker:BRS
Exchange:New York Stock Exchange Buenos Aires, ARGEN
Industry:Financial (SIC Code 6081)

Offering Information
Type of Shares:American Depositary Receipts Filing Date:9/15/97
U.S. Shares:23,320,000 Offer Date:10/9/97
Non-U.S. Shares:0 Filing Range:$14.00 - $17.00
Primary Shares:23,320,000 Offer Price:$15.00
Secondary Shares:0 Gross Spread:$0.62
Offering Amount: $361,460,000 Selling:$0.34
Expenses: - Reallowance:$0.10
Shares Out After: -
Spin out parent firm: Banco Santander SA

Primary Underwriting Group
ManagerTierPhone
Merrill Lynch & Co.Lead Manager (212) 449-4600

Business Description
The company is a foreign commercial bank.

Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the proposed offering will be used for general corporate purposes.

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