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Published on 2/4/2011 in the Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: Central Vermont Public Service to sell $40 million first mortgage bonds to MetLife

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 4 - Central Vermont Public Service Corp. agreed to sell $40 million principal amount of 5.89% first mortgage bonds, series WW, due June 15, 2041 to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and its affiliates, according to a form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The transaction is expected to close on or about June 15.

Under the terms of the Feb. 4 bond purchase agreement, Central Vermont may issue and sell up to an additional $60 million principal amount of the bonds in one or more series.

The notes have a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 50 basis points.

The Vermont Public Service Board approved the bond sale in November.

Central Vermont is an electric utility based in Rutland, Vt.

Issuer:Central Vermont Public Service Corp.
Issue:First mortgage bonds, series WW
Amount:$40 million
Maturity:June 15, 2041
Coupon:5.89%
Call option:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 50 bps
Pricing date:Feb. 4
Settlement date:June 15
Distribution:Private placement
Purchaser:Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

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