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Published on 3/5/2020 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Entergy Texas prices $175 million tap of 3.55% bonds due 2049 at 137.5 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., March 5 – Entergy Texas Inc. priced a $175 million add-on to its 3.55% first mortgage bonds due Sept. 30, 2049 (Baa1/A) on Thursday at 112.176 to yield 2.925%, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes priced at a spread of 137.5 basis points over Treasuries.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc. were the bookrunners.

Entergy Texas originally sold the notes in a $300 million offering on Sept. 16, 2019 at 99.177 to yield 3.595% and a spread of Treasuries plus 128 bps. The total outstanding is now $525 million.

Proceeds may be used to repurchase debt and for general corporate purposes.

Entergy Texas is a Beaumont, Tex.-based energy provider.

Issuer:Entergy Texas Inc.
Amount:$175 million reopening
Description:First mortgage bonds
Maturity:Sept. 30, 2049
Bookrunners:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc.
Coupon:3.55%
Price:112.176
Yield:2.925%
Spread:Treasuries plus 137.5 bps
Call features:Make-whole call at Treasuries plus 20 bps before March 30, 2049; thereafter at par
Trade date:March 5
Settlement date:March 10
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa1
S&P: A
Distribution:SEC registered
Total outstanding:$525 million, including $300 million of notes priced Sept. 16, 2019 at 99.177 to yield 3.595% and a spread of Treasuries plus 128 bps

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