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Published on 9/22/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: American Transmission prices $400 million 5% bonds due 2044 at 178 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Sept. 22 – American Transmission Systems Inc. sold $400 million of 5% senior notes due 2044 with a spread of Treasuries plus 178 basis points on Monday, an informed source said.

The notes (Baa2/BBB-/) sold at the tight end of guidance, which was set in the Treasuries plus 180 bps area.

Pricing was at 99.007 to yield 5.065%.

RBC Capital Markets LLC, RBS Securities Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc. were the bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal.

The provider of transmission services is based in Akron, Ohio.

Issuer:American Transmission Systems Inc.
Amount:$400 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:2044
Bookrunners:RBC Capital Markets LLC, RBS Securities Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc.
Coupon:5%
Price:99.007
Yield:5.065%
Spread:Treasuries plus 178 bps
Trade date:Sept. 22
Settlement date:Sept. 25
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa2
Standard & Poor's: BBB-
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price talk:Treasuries plus 180 bps area

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