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Published on 10/29/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Liberty Mutual prices upsized $300 million tap of 4.85% bonds due 2044

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Oct. 29 – Liberty Mutual Group Inc. priced an upsized $300 million tap of its existing 4.85% senior notes (Baa2/BBB/) due July 24, 2044 at Treasuries plus 180 basis points, a market source said.

The original $750 million issue sold at Treasuries plus 160 bps on July 21.

The bookrunners were BofA Merrill Lynch and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include capital contributions to one or more of the company’s insurance subsidiaries to fund further business growth.

Liberty Mutual is a Boston-based property and casualty insurance company.

Issuer:Liberty Mutual Group Inc.
Amount:$300 million, upsized from $250 million
Description:Senior notes add-on
Maturity:July 24, 2044
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Coupon:4.85%
Spread:Treasuries plus 180 bps
Trade date:Oct. 28
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa2
Standard & Poor's: BBB
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Price talk:Treasuries plus 200 bps area
Total issue size:$1.05 billion, including $750 million priced on July 21

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