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Published on 4/11/2003 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: AmeriGas $32 million add-on to 8 7/8% notes prices at 107 to yield 7.42%

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, April 11 - AmeriGas Partners, LP priced a $32 million add-on to its 8 7/8% senior notes due May 20, 2011 (B2/BB-) at 107 on Friday for a yield to worst of 7.42%, according to a syndicate source.

Credit Suisse First Boston was the bookrunner.

Proceeds will be used to repay debt.

The issuer, based in King of Prussia, Pa., is a retail propane marketer.

The deal was jointly issued with AmeriGas' AP Eagle Finance Corp. subsidiary.

Issuers:AmeriGas Partners, LP, AP Eagle Finance Corp.
Amount:$32 million
Security description:Add-on to 8 7/8% senior notes due May 20, 2011
Bookrunner:Credit Suisse First Boston
Maturity:May 20, 2011
Coupon:8 7/8%
Price:107
Yield:7.42% (to May 20, 2009 call), 7.695% (to maturity)
Spread:417 basis points
Call Features:Callable on May 20, 2006 at 104.438, then at 102.958, 101.479, declining to par on May 20, 2009
Equity clawback:Until May 20, 2004 at 108.875% for up to 33%
Settlement:April 16, 2003 with accrued interest
Ratings:Moody's: B2
Standard & Poor's: BB-
Fitch: BB+
Cusip:03073KAC5

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