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Published on 5/21/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: KKR prices upsized $500 million 5.125% 30-year bonds at 180 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, May 21 - KKR Group Finance Co. III LLC sold $500 million of 5.125% 30-year senior notes (/A/A) with a spread of 180 basis points over Treasuries, according to a market source and an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pricing was at the tight end of the Treasuries plus 180 bps to 185 bps area talk.

The notes priced at 98.612 to yield 5.217%.

The deal was upsized from $300 million.

Proceeds from the sale will be used for general corporate purposes.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC were the joint bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal.

There is a guarantee by New York City-based parent company KKR & Co. LP, along with subsidiaries KKR Management Holdings LP and KKR Fund Holdings LP.

Issuer:KKR Group Finance Co. III LLC
Guarantors:KKR & Co. LP, KKR Management Holdings LP, KKR Fund Holdings LP
Amount:$500 million, upsized from $300 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:June 1, 2044
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Coupon:5.125%
Price:98.612
Yield:5.217%
Spread:Treasuries plus 180 bps
Trade date:May 21
Settlement date:May 28
Ratings:Standard & Poor's: A
Fitch: A
Price talk:Treasuries plus 180 bps to 185 bps
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S

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