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Published on 8/25/2020 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Equitable Financial prices $500 million of 1.4% notes due 2027 at 95 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Aug. 25 – Equitable Holdings, Inc. subsidiary Equitable Financial Life Global Funding (A2/A+) priced an upsized $500 million of 1.4% seven-year funding agreement-backed notes on Tuesday at a spread of Treasuries plus 95 basis points, according to a market source.

Initial price talk was in the Treasuries plus 110 bps area.

The deal was upsized from $300 million.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC were the bookrunners of the Rule 144A and Regulation S offering.

Equitable Holdings, formerly known as AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc., is a New York-based insurance holding company.

Issuer:Equitable Financial Life Global Funding
Amount:$500 million
Description:Funding agreement-backed notes
Maturity:Aug. 27, 2027
Bookrunners:Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Coupon:1.4%
Spread:Treasuries plus 95 bps
Trade date:Aug. 25
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
S&P: A+
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 110 bps area

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