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Published on 3/23/2009 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Illinois Tool Works prices $1.5 billion notes in five-, 10-year tranches

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, March 23 - Illinois Tool Works Inc. priced $1.5 billion notes (A1/A+/) in two tranches Monday, syndicate sources said.

The $800 million of 5.15% five-year notes priced at 99.92 to yield 5.168%, or Treasuries plus 350 basis points.

The $700 million of 6.25% 10-year notes priced at 99.984 to yield 6.252%, or Treasuries plus 360 bps.

The notes were sold via Rule 144A.

Bookrunners were Banc of America Securities LLC and HSBC Securities.

The diversified manufacturer is based in Glenview, Ill.

Issuer:Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Issue:Notes
Total amount:$1.5 billion
Bookrunners:Banc of America Securities LLC, HSBC Securities
Distribution:Rule 144A
Trade date:March 23
Settlement date:March 26
Ratings:Moody's: A1
Standard & Poor's: A+
Five-year notes
Amount:$800 million
Maturity:April 1, 2014
Coupon:5.15%
Price:99.92
Yield:5.168%
Spread:Treasuries plus 350 bps
10-year notes
Amount:$700 million
Maturity:April 1, 2019
Coupon:6.25%
Price:99.984
Yield:6.252%
Spread:Treasuries plus 360 bps

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