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Published on 9/30/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: S.C. Johnson sells $500 million senior notes in 10-, 30-year tranches

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Sept. 30 – S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. priced $500 million of senior notes (/A-/A-) in tranches due 2024 and 2044, an informed source said.

The sale included $250 million of 3.35% 10-year notes priced at 99.908 to yield 3.361%, or Treasuries plus 87.5 basis points.

Pricing was at the tight end of the Treasuries plus 90 bps area talk.

There was also $250 million of 4.35% 30-year bonds sold with a spread of Treasuries plus 120 bps, at the tight end of the Treasuries plus 125 bps area talk. Pricing was at 99.552 to yield 4.377%.

The bookrunners were BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.

The consumer products company is based in Racine, Wis.

Issuer:S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$500 million
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Trade date:Sept. 30
Settlement date:Oct. 3
Ratings:Standard & Poor’s: A-
Fitch: A-
10-year notes
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Sept. 30, 2024
Coupon:3.35%
Price:99.908
Yield:3.361%
Spread:Treasuries plus 87.5 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 90 bps area
10-year notes
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Sept. 30, 2044
Coupon:4.35%
Price:99.552
Yield:4.377%
Spread:Treasuries plus 120 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 125 bps area

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