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Published on 5/11/2016 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Kraft Heinz prices $5 billion of 10- and 30-year senior notes

By Cristal Cody

Eureka Springs, Ark., May 11 – Kraft Heinz Co. sold $5 billion of senior notes (Baa3/BBB-) in two parts on Tuesday, according to a market source.

The company sold $2 billion of 3% notes due June 1, 2026 at a spread of Treasuries plus 130 basis points, on the tight side of guidance of 135 bps, plus or minus 5 bps.

Kraft Heinz priced $3 billion of 4.375% notes due June 1, 2046 at 180 bps over Treasuries. The bonds were talked at Treasuries plus 185 bps, plus or minus 5 bps.

Barclays, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the bookrunners.

The food company is based in Chicago.

Issuer:Kraft Heinz Food Co.
Amount:$5 billion
Securities:Senior notes
Bookrunners:Barclays, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Pricing date:May 10
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
S&P: BBB-
10-year notes
Amount:$2 billion
Maturity:June 1, 2026
Coupon:3%
Spread:Treasuries plus 130 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 135 bps, plus or minus 5 bps
30-year notes
Amount:$3 billion
Maturity:June 1, 2046
Coupon:4.375%
Spread:Treasuries plus 180 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 185 bps, plus or minus 5 bps

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