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Published on 4/25/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Banner Health of Arizona prices $227.16 million revenue bonds with 3.25% to 5.25% coupons

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, April 25 - Banner Health in Arizona priced $227.16 million in series 2008A revenue bonds Wednesday, an official statement said Friday.

The bonds (/AA-/AA-) were sold through the Arizona Health Facilities Authority.

Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley were the lead managers for the negotiated deal.

The bonds are due from 2009 to 2018 with term bonds due 2022, 2026, 2028, 2031 and 2035. The coupons on the serial bonds range from 3.5% to 5%. The 2022 bonds have a 5.25% coupon, priced at 104.148; the 2026 bonds have a 5.25% coupon, priced at 102.74; the 2028 bonds have a 5% coupon, priced at 99.868; the 2031 bonds have a 5.25% coupon, priced at 101.278; and the 2035 bonds have a 5% coupon, priced at 97.406.

Proceeds from the deal will be used to refinance a bridge loan.

Issuer:Banner Health/Arizona Health Facilities Authority
Issue:Series 2008A revenue bonds
Amount:$227.16 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley
Ratings:S&P: AA-
Fitch: AA-
Pricing date:April 23
MaturityTypeCouponPrice
2009Serial3.25%100.360
2010Serial5%103.063
2011Serial5%104.123
2012Serial5%104.942
2013Serial5%105.610
2014Serial5%106.063
2015Serial5%106.158
2016Serial5%106.000
2017Serial5%105.682
2018Serial5%105.322
2022Term5.25%104.148
2026Term5.25%102.740
2028Term5%99.868
2031Term5.25%101.278
2035Term5%97.406

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