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Published on 4/14/2015 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit sells $87 million sales tax bonds

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, April 14 – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority sold $87,015,000 of series 2015A sales tax revenue bonds, according to a pricing sheet.

The bonds (/AA+/AA-) were sold competitively. The identity of the winning bidder will be available Wednesday, the issuer said in a telephone interview Tuesday.

The bonds are due 2041 to 2045 with 5% coupons and yields from 3.15% to 3.19%.

Proceeds will be used to finance capital projects to enhance life safety and maintain the system.

Issuer:Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Issue:Series 2015A sales tax revenue bonds
Amount:$87,015,000
Type:Competitive
Ratings:Standard & Poor’s: AA+
Fitch: AA-
Pricing date:April 14
Settlement date:April 29
AmountMaturityTypeCouponPriceYield
$20 million2041Serial5%115.993.15%
$20 million2042Serial5%115.8963.16%
$15 million2043Serial5%115.8013.17%
$15 million2044Serial5%115.7073.18%
$17,015,0002045Serial5%115.6133.19%

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