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Published on 6/16/2015 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily and Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Ipalco sells $405 million 3.45% secured notes due 2020 at Treasuries plus 180 bps

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, June 16 – Ipalco Enterprises Inc. priced $405 million of split-rated 3.45% five-year senior secured notes (Baa3/BB+/BB+) on Tuesday at Treasuries plus 180 basis points, according to an informed source.

Pricing was at 99.929 to yield 3.465%.

Proceeds will be used to fund a tender offer.

Bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal were J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.

Ipalco is the holding company of Indianapolis Power & Light Co., a regulated electric utility engaged primarily in generating, transmitting, distributing and selling electric energy in Indiana.

Issuer:Ipalco Enterprises Inc.
Amount:$405 million
Description:Senior secured notes
Maturity:July 1, 2020
Bookrunners:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Coupon:3.45%
Price:99.929
Yield:3.465%
Spread:Treasuries plus 180 bps
Trade date:June 16
Settlement date:June 25
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
Standard & Poor’s: BB+
Fitch: BB+
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 185 bps area

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