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Published on 4/10/2002 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Alltrista $150 million 10-year notes yield 10%

New York, April 10 - Alltrista Inc. priced $150 million of senior subordinated notes due May 1, 2012 (B3/B-) at 98.436 to yield 10% Wednesday, according to a source.

Price talk on the issue had been 9 5/8% to 9 7/8%.

The offering was brought to market by bookrunners Banc of America Securities and CIBC World Markets. NatCity Investments was a co-manager.

Proceeds from the Rule 144A deal will be used to help fund the Rye, N.Y. canning and storage products manufacturer's acquisition of Tilia International and to repay bank debt.

Issuer: Alltrista Inc.

Amount: $150 million

Maturity: May 1, 2012

Type: Senior subordinated notes

Bookrunners: Banc of America Securities, CIBC World Markets

Coupon: 9¾%

Price: 98.436

Yield: 10%

Spread: 477 basis points

Call features: Callable on May 1, 2007 at 104.875, 103.250, 101.625, par on May 1, 2012 and thereafter

Equity clawback: Until May 1, 2005 for 35% at 109.75

Settlement date: April 24, 2002 (T+10)

Ratings: Moody's: B3

Standard & Poor's: B-
Rule 144A CUSIP: 020040AA9

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