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Published on 11/5/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Empire State Development, N.Y., sells $672.1 million bonds to yield 3.87%-5.75%

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Nov. 5 - The Empire State Development Authority in New York priced $672.1 million in series 2008 building aid revenue bonds Wednesday, said Peter Heilbrunn of the authority.

The bonds (//A+) were sold through lead manager Merrill Lynch & Co.

The bonds are due 2012 to 2025 with term bonds due 2026, 2027 and 2028. The serials have coupons from 4% to 5.5% with yields from 3.87% to 5.67%. The 2026, 2027 and 2028 term bonds each have a 5.625% coupon to yield 5.75%.

Proceeds from the deal will be used to repay the authority's series 2003A correctional and youth facilities service contract revenue bonds, which are up for mandatory tender Jan. 1, 2009.

Issuer:Empire State Development Authority
Issue:Series 2008 building aid revenue bonds
Amount:$672.1 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriter:Merrill Lynch & Co.
Rating:Fitch: A+
Pricing date:Nov. 5
MaturityTypeCouponYield
2012Serial4%3.87%
2012Serial5%3.87%
2013Serial4%4.14%
2013Serial5%4.14%
2014Serial4.25%4.33%
2014Serial5%4.33%
2015Serial4.5%4.52%
2015Serial5%4.52%
2016Serial5%4.73%
2017Serial5.25%4.91%
2018Serial5.25%5.10%
2019Serial5.5%5.27%
2020Serial5.25%5.38%
2021Serial5.375%5.47%
2021Serial5.25%5.47%
2022Serial5.375%5.50%
2023Serial5.5%5.56%
2024Serial5.5%5.62%
2025Serial5.5%5.67%
2026Term5.625%5.75%
2027Term5.625%5.75%
2028Term5.625%5.75%

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