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Published on 11/13/2012 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: BMC Software sells $300 million 4.5% 10-year notes at Treasuries plus 300 bps

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, Nov. 13 - BMC Software, Inc. priced $300 million of 4.5% 10-year senior notes (Baa2/BBB+/) on Tuesday with a spread of Treasuries plus 300 basis points, a market source close to the trade said.

The size of the offering was initially $400 million. Full terms were unavailable at press time.

The notes feature a change-of-control put at 101%.

Bookrunners were Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

BMC was last in the market with a $500 million offering of 10-year notes on Feb. 8, 2012.

The software company is based in Houston.

Issuer:BMC Software, Inc.
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$300 million, downsized from $400 million
Maturity:2022
Bookrunners:Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Coupon:4.5%
Spread:Treasuries plus 300 bps
Change-of-control put:101%
Trade date:Nov. 13
Ratings:Moody's: Baa2
Standard & Poor's: BBB+

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