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Published on 9/16/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Brown & Brown sells $500 million 4.2% notes due 2024 at Treasuries plus 165 bps

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Sept. 16 – Brown & Brown Inc. priced $500 million of 4.2% senior notes due 2024 (Baa3/BBB-/) with a spread of Treasuries plus 165 basis points on Monday, according to a FWP filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes sold at 99.685 to yield 4.239%.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Merrill Lynch and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc. were the bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used to repay outstanding borrowings under a credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

Brown & Brown is a diversified insurance company based in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Issuer:Brown & Brown Inc.
Amount:$500 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Sept. 15, 2024
Bookrunners:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Merrill Lynch, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc.
Co-managers:RBC Capital Markets LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc.
Coupon:4.2%
Price:99.685
Yield:4.239%
Spread:Treasuries plus 165 bps
Make-whole call:Treasuries plus 25 bps prior to June 15, 2024, then callable at par
Trade date:Sept. 15
Settlement date:Sept. 18
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BBB-

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