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Published on 7/6/2010 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Louisiana Local Government sells $100 million 6.5% bonds for Westlake Chemical

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, July 6 - The Louisiana Local Government Facilities and Community Development Authority sold $100 million in series 2010 tax-exempt revenue bonds for the Westlake Chemical Corp., according to a statement from the company.

The 6.5% bonds are due Aug. 1, 2029.

Proceeds will be used to fund a loan to Westlake to expand, refurbish and maintain its facilities in the Louisiana parishes of Calcasieu and Ascension.

Based in Houston, Westlake manufactures petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated products, including ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, propylene, caustic, VCM, PVC and PVC pipe.

Issuer:Louisiana Local Government Facilities and Community Development Authority/Westlake Chemical Corp.
Issue:Series 2010 tax-exempt revenue bonds
Amount:$100 million
Maturity:Aug. 1, 2029
Coupon:6.5%
Pricing date:July 6

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