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Published on 7/8/2020 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Blackstone/GSO sell upsized $400 million 3.65% notes due 2023 at 362.5 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., July 8 – Blackstone/GSO Secured Lending Fund priced an upsized $400 million of 3.65% three-year senior notes (Baa3//BBB-) on Wednesday at a spread of Treasuries plus 362.5 basis points, according to a market source.

The issue priced tighter than talk in the 387.5 bps area.

The deal was upsized from $300 million.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC were the bookrunners.

Blackstone/GSO Secured Lending Fund is a New York-based business development company that originates senior secured floating-rate loans to private U.S. companies, specifically small and middle market companies.

The company is externally managed by GSO Asset Management LLC, a subsidiary of GSO Capital Partners LP.

Issuer:Blackstone/GSO Secured Lending Fund
Amount:$400 million
Maturity:July 14, 2023
Description:Senior notes
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Coupon:3.65%
Spread:Treasuries plus 362.5 bps
Trade date:July 8
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
Fitch: BBB-
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 387.5 bps area

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