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Published on 9/14/2011 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Wisconsin HEFA sells $161.45 million of bonds for Gundersen Lutheran

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Sept. 14 - The Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority came to market with $161.45 million of series 2011A revenue bonds on behalf of the Gundersen Lutheran Obligated Group, according to a pricing sheet.

The bonds (A1/A+/A+) were sold through Bank of America Merrill Lynch with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC as the co-managers.

The bonds are due 2012 to 2021 with term bonds due in 2026, 2029 and 2039. The serial coupons range from 1% to 5%. The 2026 bonds have a 4.5% coupon priced at 98.281, and the 2029 bonds have a 4.75% coupon priced at 97.745. The 2039 bonds have a 5.25% coupon priced at 97.842.

Proceeds will be used to reimburse the obligated group for the costs of constructing, equipping, acquiring and furnishing health care facilities, including a six-story addition to the obligated group's LaCrosse, Wis., campus, as well as to refund existing debt.

Issuer:Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority/Gundersen Lutheran Obligated Group
Issue:Series 2011A revenue bonds
Amount:$161.45 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Bank of America Merrill Lynch (lead), J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC (co-managers)
Ratings:Moody's: A1
Standard & Poor's: A+
Fitch: A+
Pricing date:Sept. 14
Settlement date:Sept. 29
MaturityTypeCouponPrice
2012Serial1%100.467
2013Serial2.5%102.31
2014Serial5%109.812
2015Serial2.5%101.581
2015Serial4%107.369
2016Serial3%102.498
2017Serial5%112.272
2018Serial3%99.307
2019Serial5%111.325
2020Serial3.5%99.308
2020Serial5%110.805
2021Serial4%101.823
2026Term4.5%98.281
2029Term4.75%97.745
2039Term5.25%97.842

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