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Published on 4/29/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Lubbock, Texas, prices $84.5 million certificates of obligation with 4.42% true interest cost

By Cristal Cody

Springdale, Ark., April 29 - Lubbock, Texas, priced $84.5 million certificates of obligation and $2.1 million general obligation bonds on Tuesday, a source told Prospect News.

The series 2008 tax and waterworks system surplus revenue certificates priced with a 4.42% true interest cost. The series 2008 general obligation bonds priced with a 4.8% true interest cost.

Additional pricing terms have not been finalized.

Morgan Stanley was the senior manager of the negotiated sale.

Proceeds will be used for street improvements and upgrades to the city's airport, sewer and water system and fire stations.

Issuer:Lubbock, Texas
Type:Negotiated
Underwriter:Morgan Stanley
Ratings:Standard & Poor's: AA+
Fitch: AA
Pricing date:April 29
Certificates of obligation
Issue:Series 2008 certificates of obligation
Amount:$84.5 million
True interest cost:4.42%
G.O. bonds
Issue:Series 2008 general obligation bonds
Amount:$2.1 million
True interest cost:4.8%

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