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Published on 5/23/2017 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Ascension Health sells $225 million tap of 3.945% bonds due 2046 at 112 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., May 23 – Ascension Health Alliance priced an upsized $225 million add-on to its 3.945% senior notes due Nov. 15, 2046 (Aa2/AA+) on Tuesday at a spread of 112 basis points over Treasuries, according to a market source.

The deal was upsized by $5 million.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC was the bookrunner.

The company originally sold $700 million of the bonds on April 26, 2016 at spread of Treasuries plus 122 bps. The total outstanding is $925 million.

Ascension Health is a St. Louis-based nonprofit health care system.

Issuer:Ascension Health Alliance
Amount:$225 million reopening
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Nov. 15, 2046
Bookrunner:Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Coupon:3.945%
Spread:Treasuries plus 112 bps
Trade date:May 23
Ratings:Moody’s: Aa2
S&P: AA+
Total outstanding:$925 million, including $700 million priced on April 26, 2016 at 122 bps over Treasuries

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