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Published on 8/19/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Eastern Municipal Water, Calif., sells $140.035 million COPs with 4.67%-5.13% yields

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 19 - The Eastern Municipal Water District in California priced $140.035 million in series 2008H water and sewer revenue certificates of participation on Tuesday, said a sellside source.

The certificates (Aa3/AA/AA) were sold through lead manager Citigroup Global markets and co-manager Banc of America Securities LLC.

The bonds are due 2024 to 2032 with term bonds due 2033, 2034 and 2035.

The serials have 5% coupons with yields from 4.67% to 5.11%. The 2033 bonds have a 5% coupon to yield 5.11%; the 2034 bonds have a 5% coupon to yield 5.13%; and the 2035 bonds have a 5% coupon to yield 5.13%.

Proceeds will be used for capital improvements to the district's water and sewer system, as well as for a deposit to a debt service reserve fund.

Issuer:Eastern Municipal Water District
Issue:Series 2008H water and sewer revenue certificates of participation
Amount:$140.035 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Citigroup Global Markets (lead); Banc of America Securities LLC (co-manager)
Ratings:Moody's: Aa3
Standard & Poor's: AA
Fitch: AA
Pricing date:Aug. 19
MaturityTypeCouponYield
2024Serial5%4.67%
2025Serial5%4.72%
2026Serial5%4.77%
2027Serial5%4.83%
2028Serial5%4.89%
2029Serial5%5.11%
2030Serial5%5.11%
2031Serial5%5.11%
2032Serial5%5.11%
2033Term5%5.11%
2034Term5%5.13%
2035Term5%5.13%

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