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Published on 11/7/2012 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Covanta Holding, N.J., prices $334 million tax-exempt refunding bonds

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Nov. 7 - Covanta Holding Corp. of Morristown, N.J., sold $334 million of series 2012 tax-exempt refunding bonds in five tranches, according to a pricing sheet.

The deal included $20 million of series 2012A bonds sold through the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, $67 million of series 2012B Massachusetts Development bonds, $82 million of series 2012C Massachusetts Development bonds, $130 million of series 2012A bonds sold through the Niagara Area Development Corp. and $35 million of series 2012B Niagara bonds.

The 2012A Massachusetts bonds are due in 2027 and bear interest at 4.875%, and the 2012B bonds are due in 2042 and bear interest at 4.875%. The 2012C Massachusetts bonds are due in 2042 and bear interest at 5.25%.

The 2012A Niagara bonds are due in 2042 and have a 5.25% coupon. The 2012B Niagara bonds are due in 2024 and have a 4% coupon.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch was the underwriter.

Proceeds will be used to refinance existing tax-exempt project debt at its Haverhill, Niagara and Semass facilities, as well as to fund capital expenditures in Massachusetts.

Issuer:Covanta Holding Corp.
Issue:Series 2012 tax-exempt refunding bonds
Amount:$334 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriter:Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Pricing date:Nov. 2
$20 million Massachusetts Development Finance Agency series 2012A bonds
MaturityTypeCoupon
2027Term4.875%
$67 million Massachusetts Development Finance Authority series 2012B bonds
MaturityTypeCoupon
2042Term4.875%
$82 million Massachusetts Development Finance Authority series 2012C bonds
MaturityTypeCoupon
2042Term5.25%
$130 million Niagara Area Development Corp. series 2012A bonds
MaturityTypeCoupon
2042Term5.25%
$35 million Niagara Area Development Corp. series 2012B bonds
MaturityTypeCoupon
2024Term4%

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