By Cristal Cody
Tupelo, Miss., Sept. 12 – Lazard Group LLC priced $500 million of 4.5% 10-year senior notes at a spread of 165 basis points over Treasuries on Wednesday, according to a market source.
The notes (Baa3/A-/BBB+) were initially talked to price with a spread in the Treasuries plus 180 bps area, and guidance later was tightened to the Treasuries plus 170 bps area, plus or minus 5 bps.
The deal was upsized from $400 million.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Lazard Freres & Co. LLC were the lead managers.
Proceeds will be used to repurchase or redeem up to $250 million of the company’s 4.25% senior notes due 2020 in a cash tender offer and for general corporate purposes.
Lazard is a New York-based financial advisory and asset management firm.
| Issuer: | Lazard Group LLC
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| Amount: | $500 million
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| Description: | Senior notes
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| Maturity: | Sept. 19, 2028
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| Bookrunners: | Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Lazard Freres & Co. LLC
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| Coupon: | 4.5%
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| Spread: | Treasuries plus 165 bps
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| Trade date: | Sept. 12
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| Ratings: | Moody’s: Baa3
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| S&P: A-
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| Fitch: BBB+
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| Distribution: | SEC registered
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| Price guidance: | Treasuries plus 170 bps area, plus or minus 5 bps; initial price talk at Treasuries plus 180 bps area
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