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Published on 11/24/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Chicago Transit Authority prices $175 million bonds with 2.92%-5.55% yields

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Nov. 24 - The Chicago Transit Authority priced $175 million in series 2008A grant receipts revenue bonds on Thursday, according to an official statement released Monday.

The bonds (Aa2/AAA/AAA) were sold on a negotiated basis with Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as the lead managers. The co-managers were Banc of America Securities LLC, Duncan-Williams Inc., BMO Capital Markets, Merrill Lynch & Co., RBC Capital Markets and Wachovia Bank.

The bonds are due 2010 to 2024 with a term bond due 2026. The serials have coupons from 5% to 6% with yields from 2.92% to 5.47%. The 2026 bonds have a 6% coupon to yield 5.55%.

Proceeds will be used for construction projects throughout the city.

Issuer:Chicago Transit Authority
Issue:Series 2008A grant receipts revenue bonds
Amount:$175 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. (lead), Banc of America Securities LLC, Duncan-Williams Inc., BMO Capital Markets, Merrill Lynch & Co., RBC Capital Markets and Wachovia Bank
Ratings:Moody's: Aa2
Standard & Poor's: AAA
Fitch: AAA
Pricing date:Nov. 20
Settlement date:Nov. 26
MaturityTypeCouponYield
2010Serial5%2.92%
2011Serial5%3.26%
2012Serial5%3.62%
2013Serial5%3.83%
2014Serial5%4.01%
2015Serial5%4.20%
2016Serial5%4.42%
2017Serial5.25%4.65%
2018Serial5.5%4.86%
2019Serial5.5%5.10%
2020Serial5%5.32%
2021Serial5%5.32%
2022Serial5%5.40%
2023Serial5.25%5.47%
2024Serial6%5.40%
2026Term6%5.55%

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