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Published on 3/26/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Oklahoma City prices $67.56 million G.O. bonds with 4.33%-5.4% TIC

By Cristal Cody

Springdale, Ark., March 26 - Oklahoma City priced $67.56 million of general obligation and limited tax general obligation bonds (Aa1/AA+/) with 4.33% to 5.4% true interest costs, the issuer said Wednesday.

The $60.56 million series 2008 general obligation bonds priced Tuesday with a 4.327% true interest cost, said Kenton Tsoodle, city finance business manager.

The bonds priced in a competitive sale with 4% to 5% coupons to yield 2.4% to 4.95%.

Merrill Lynch & Co. was the successful bidder.

The $7 million series 2008 limited tax general obligation bonds priced with a 5.401% true interest cost.

The bonds priced with 5% to 6% coupons to yield 3.5% to 6.07%.

Griffin, Kubik, Stephens & Thompson Inc. won the bidding.

Both series have maturities from 2010 to 2028.

Proceeds will be used for street, bridge and traffic-control systems, drainage control, park and recreational facilities, fire facilities, police facilities, transit facilities and economic development.

Issuer:Oklahoma City
Issue:General obligation and limited tax general obligation bonds
Amount:$67.56 million
Type:Competitive
Maturities:2010 to 2028
Ratings:Moody's: Aa1
Standard & Poor's: AA+
Pricing date:March 25
Series 2008 bonds
Amount:$60.56 million
True interest cost:4.327%
Coupons:4% to 5%
Yields:2.4% to 4.95%
Underwriter:Merrill Lynch & Co.
Series 2008 taxable bonds
Amount:$7 million
True interest cost:5.401%
Coupons:5% to 6%
Yields:3.5% to 6.07%
Underwriter: Griffin, Kubik, Stephens & Thompson Inc.

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