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Published on 5/3/2016 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: American Airlines details sale of $828.7 million pass-through certificates

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., May 3 – American Airlines, Inc. sold $828.7 of series 2016-2 pass-through certificates in two parts on Monday at par, according to an FWP filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The settlement date is May 16.

As previously reported, the $261.3 million offering of 3.2% class A certificates, which have a final expected distribution date of June 15, 2028, priced at a spread of 133.5 basis points over Treasuries.

American Airlines also sold $567.4 million of 3.65% class AA certificates with a final expected distribution date of June 15, 2028 at Treasuries plus 178.5 bps.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC were the active bookrunners.

Underwriters included Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.

Proceeds will be used to acquire equipment notes that will be issued by the company.

The commercial airline, which is a subsidiary of AMR Corp., is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Issuer:American Airlines, Inc.
Amount:$828.7 million
Securities:Series 2016-2 pass-through certificates
Active bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Underwriters:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
Pricing date:May 2
Settlement date:May 16
Class A notes
Amount:$261.3 million
Maturity:June 15, 2028
Coupon:3.2%
Price:Par
Yield:3.2%
Spread:Treasuries plus 133.5 bps
Call:Treasuries plus 20 bps
Ratings:Moody’s: Aa3
S&P: AA
Class AA notes
Amount:$567.4 million
Maturity:June 15, 2028
Coupon:3.65%
Price:Par
Yield:3.65%
Call:Treasuries plus 30 bps
Spread:Treasuries plus 178.5 bps
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
S&P: A

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