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Published on 12/17/2019 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Qorvo sells upsized $200 million tap of 4 3/8% notes due 2029 at 104.5

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., Dec. 17 – Qorvo Inc. priced an upsized $200 million add-on to its 4 3/8% senior notes due Oct. 15, 2029 (existing ratings Ba1/BB+) at 104.5 in a quick-to-market Tuesday trade, according to market sources.

The issue size increased from $100 million.

The price came at the rich end of the 104 to 104.5 price talk.

BofA Securities Inc. was the lead underwriter.

The Greensboro, N.C.-based semiconductor company plans to use the proceeds, including the incremental proceeds resulting from the $100 million upsizing of the deal, for general corporate purposes.

Issuer:Qorvo Inc.
Amount:$200 million, increased from $100 million
Maturity:Oct. 15, 2029
Security description:Add-on to 4 3/8% senior notes due Oct. 15, 2029
Lead:BofA Securities Inc.
Coupon:4 3/8%
Price:104.5
First call:Oct. 15, 2024 at 102.188
Trade date:Dec. 17
Existing ratings:Moody's: Ba1
S&P: BB+
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S with registration rights
Price talk:104 to 104.5
Marketing:Quick to market
Original issue:$350 million priced in September 2019
Total issue size:$550 million

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