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Published on 12/13/2002 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Salem Communications $100 million eight-year notes yield 7¾%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, Dec. 13 - Salem Communications Holdings Corp. priced an off-the-shelf offering of $100 million of senior subordinated notes due Dec. 15, 2010 (B3/B-) at par Friday to yield 7¾%, according to a market source.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. was the bookrunner. BNY Securities was co-manager.

Proceeds will be used, along with cash on hand and credit facility borrowings, to redeem up to all its outstanding 9 ½% senior subordinated notes due 2007.

The issuer is a religious and family radio broadcaster headquartered in Camarillo, Calif.

Issuer: Salem Communications Holding Corp.

Amount:$100 million
Maturity:Dec. 15, 2010
Security description:Senior subordinated notes
Manager:Deutsche Bank Securities
Co-manager:BNY Securities
Coupon:7¾%
Price:Par
Yield:7¾%
Spread:408 basis points
Call features:Callable on Dec. 15, 2006 at 103.875, 101.938, par on Dec. 15, 2008 and thereafter
Equity clawback:Until Dec. 15, 2005 for 35% at 107.75
Settlement date:Dec. 23, 2002
Ratings:Moody's: B3
Standard & Poor's: B-
Cusip:79409PAD7

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