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Published on 10/19/2007 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Hilcorp Energy prices $125 million tap of 7¾% due 2015 at 98.01

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, Oct. 19 - Hilcorp Energy I LP priced a $125 million add-on to its 7¾% notes due Nov. 1, 2015 (B3/B) at 98.01 to yield 8.09% on Friday, according to market sources.

Price talk was 98.00.

Deutsche Bank Securities, JP Morgan and Wachovia Securities were the bookrunners for the quick-to-market Rule 144A for life add-on. BMO Nesbitt Burns was the co-manager.

Proceeds will be used to repay debt and for general corporate purposes.

The original $175 million issue priced at par in October 2005. The company priced a previous $300 million add-on at 98.75 to yield 7.948% in February 2007.

The total issue size following Friday's transaction is $600 million.

Hilcorp Energy is a private limited partnership engaged in onshore oil and gas production, property acquisition, exploitation and divestiture.

Issuer:Hilcorp Energy I LP
Amount:$125 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2015
Security description:Add-on to 7¾% senior notes
Bookrunners:Deutsche Bank Securities, JP Morgan, Wachovia Securities
Co-manager:BMO Nesbitt Burns
Coupon:7¾%
Price:98.01
Yield:8.09%
Call features:Callable Nov. 1, 2010 at 103.875, 102.583, 101.292, par on and after Nov. 1, 2013
Equity clawback: Until Nov. 1, 2008 for 35% at 107.75
Trade date:Oct. 19
Settlement date:Oct. 29, with accrued interest
Ratings:Moody's: B3
Standard & Poor's: B
Distribution:Rule 144A for life
Price talk:98.00
Original issue:$175 million issue priced at par in October 2005
Prior add-on:$300 million priced at 98.75 to yield 7.948% in February 2007
Total issue size:$600 million

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