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Published on 11/17/2011 in the Prospect News Canadian Bonds Daily.

New Issue: Veresen sells C$150 million 4% notes due 2018 at 230 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Prospect News, Nov. 17 - Veresen Inc. sold C$150 million of 4% seven-year senior medium-term notes at 99.728 to yield 4.045% on Thursday, a bond source said.

The notes due Nov. 22, 2018 (/BBB/DBRS: BBB) priced at a spread of 230 basis points over the Government of Canada benchmark.

CIBC World Markets Inc. was the bookrunner. Scotia Capital Inc. and TD Securities Inc. were the joint lead managers.

Co-managers were HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc., National Bank Financial Inc. and RBC Capital Markets Corp.

Proceeds will be used to reduce Veresen's outstanding debt, to finance future growth opportunities, including acquisitions and investments, and for general corporate purposes.

Calgary, Alta.-based Veresen operates gas pipelines and processing facilities.

Issuer:Veresen Inc.
Amount:C$150 million
Maturity:Nov. 22, 2018
Securities:Medium-term notes
Bookrunner:CIBC World Markets Inc.
Joint lead managers:Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc.
Co-managers:HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Capital Markets Corp.
Coupon:4%
Price:99.728
Yield:4.045%
Spread:230 bps over Government of Canada benchmark
Call feature:Canada call plus 57 bps
Pricing date:Nov. 17
Settlement date:Nov. 22
Ratings:Standard & Poor's: BBB
DBRS: BBB
Distribution:Canada

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