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Published on 5/28/2015 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Meritage Homes prices $200 million 10-year bullet at par to yield 6%

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., May 28 – Meritage Homes Corp. priced a $200 million issue of non-callable 10-year senior notes (Ba3/BB-/BB-) at par to yield 6% on Thursday, according to market sources.

The yield printed at the tight end of the 6% to 6¼% price talk.

The quick-to-market deal was managed by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., BofA Merrill Lynch, PNC Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets.

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based homebuilder plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt under its revolving credit facility.

Issuer:Meritage Homes Corp.
Amount:$200 million
Maturity:June 1, 2025
Securities:Senior notes
Managers:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., BofA Merrill Lynch, PNC Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets
Coupon:6%
Price:Par
Yield:6%
Call protection:Non-callable
Trade date:May 28
Settlement date:June 2
Ratings:Moody's: Ba3
Standard & Poor's: BB-
Fitch: BB-
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price talk:6% to 6¼%
Marketing:Quick to market

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