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Published on 12/14/2009 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Wichita prices $88.11 million bonds for Via Christi Health with 1.15%-4.95% yields

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Dec. 14 - The city of Wichita, Kan., priced $88.11 million in series 2009X hospital facilities revenue refunding bonds for the Via Christi Health System on Thursday, according to an official statement.

The bonds (/A+/A+) were sold through Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc.

The bonds are due 2010 to 2018 with term bonds due 2024 and 2024. The serials have coupons from 1.5% to 5% and yields from 1.15% to 4.15%. The first 2024 bonds have a 5.25% coupon to yield 4.95% and the second 2024 bonds have a 4.75% coupon to yield 4.95%.

Proceeds will be used to refund the health system's series 1999 bonds.

Issuer:Wichita, Kan./Via Christi Health System
Issue:Series 2009X hospital facilities revenue refunding bonds
Amount:$88.11 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriter:Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (lead)
Ratings:Standard & Poor's: A+
Fitch: A+
Pricing date:Dec. 10
Settlement date:Dec. 16
MaturityTypeCouponYield
2010Serial1.5%1.15%
2011Serial3%1.92%
2012Serial4%2.26%
2013Serial5%2.60%
2014Serial5%2.97%
2015Serial5%3.37%
2016Serial5%3.64%
2017Serial5%3.92%
2018Serial4%4.15%
2024Term5.25%4.95%
2024Term4.75%4.95%

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