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Published on 1/16/2013 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Goldman Sachs sells $6 billion of new and reopened bonds in three parts

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, Jan. 16 - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. tapped the market Wednesday for $6 billion of new and reopened bonds (A3/A-/A) in three tranches, a market source said.

The New York City-based financial services company reopened its 1.6% notes due Nov. 23, 2015 to add $1 billion. Pricing was at a spread of Treasuries plus 115 basis points.

Total issuance of the notes is $2.25 billion, including $1.25 billion priced on Nov. 15, 2012 at 130 bps over Treasuries.

There was $2.75 billion of 2.75% five-year notes sold at 165 bps over Treasuries.

A third part was $2.25 billion of 10-year notes priced at Treasuries plus 185 bps.

Goldman Sachs & Co. was the bookrunner.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

Issuer:Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Issue:Notes
Amount:$6 billion
Bookrunner:Goldman Sachs & Co.
Trade date:Jan. 16
Ratings:Moody's: A3
Standard & Poor's: A-
Fitch: A
Three-year notes
Amount:$1 billion, reopened
Maturity:Nov. 23, 2015
Coupon:1.6%
Spread:Treasuries plus 115 bps
Total issuance:$2.25 billion, including $1.25 billion priced Nov. 15, 2012
Five-year notes
Amount:$2.75 billion
Maturity:2018
Coupon:2.75%
Spread:Treasuries plus 165 bps
10-year notes
Amount:$2.25 billion
Maturity:2023
Coupon:3.625%
Spread:Treasuries plus 185 bps

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