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Published on 10/26/2009 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Oglethorpe Power prices $400 million 5.95% 30-year bonds at Treasuries plus 160 bps

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, Oct. 26 - Oglethorpe Power Corp. sold $400 million of 5.95% 30-year first mortgage bonds on Monday to yield Treasuries plus 160 basis points, a market source away from the deal said.

The notes (A3/A/A) priced at par to yield 5.95%. They have a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 25 bps.

The deal was done via Rule 144A.

Goldman Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. ran the books.

The electric utility is based in Tucker, Ga.

Issuer:Oglethorpe Power Corp.
Issue:First mortgage bonds
Amount:$400 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2039
Bookrunners:Goldman Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Coupon:5.95%
Price:Par
Yield:5.95%
Spread:Treasuries plus 160 bps
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 25 bps
Distribution:Rule 144A
Trade date:Oct. 26
Settlement date:Nov. 3
Ratings:Moody's: A3
Standard & Poor's: A
Fitch: A

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