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Published on 9/24/2009 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Eastern Illinois University prices $84.93 million COPs, BABs with 3.5%-6.35% yields

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Sept. 24 - The Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University priced $84.93 million in series 2009A energy conservation projects certificates of participation (A2) on Thursday, according to a pricing sheet.

The sale included $4.005 million in series 2009A-1 tax-exempt bonds and $80.925 million in series 2009A-2 Build America Bonds.

The 2009A-1 bonds are due 2013 to 2015 with coupons from 3.5% to 4.4%, all priced at par. The 2009B bonds are due 2016 to 2024 with term bonds due 2029 and 2036. The coupons on the serials range from 4.7% to 6%, all priced at par. The 2029 bonds have a 6.2% coupon, priced at par, and the 2036 bonds have a 6.35% coupon, also priced at par.

Edward D. Jones & Co. LP and Barclays Capital Inc. were the senior managers.

Proceeds will be used to construct a renewable power center to replace the university's existing coal-fired heat and power facility, as well as replace and upgrade other energy facilities to make them more environmentally friendly.

Eastern Illinois University is based in Charleston, Ill.

Issuer:Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University
Issue:Series 2009A energy conservation projects certificates of participation
Amount:$84.93 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Edward D. Jones & Co. LP and Barclays Capital Inc. (lead)
Rating:Moody's: A2
Pricing date:Sept. 24
Settlement date:Oct. 8
Series 2009A-1
MaturityTypeCouponPrice
2013Serial3.5%Par
2014Serial3.9%Par
2015Serial4.4%Par
Series 2009A-2
MaturityTypeCouponPrice
2016Serial4.7%Par
2017Serial5%Par
2018Serial5.25%Par
2019Serial5.45%Par
2020Serial5.6%Par
2021Serial5.7%Par
2022Serial5.8%Par
2023Serial5.9%Par
2024Serial6%Par
2029Term6.2%Par
2036Term6.35%Par

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