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Published on 5/20/2019 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Ohio Power sells $450 million 4% 30-year senior notes at Treasuries plus 118 bps

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., May 20 – Ohio Power Co. sold $450 million of 4% 30-year senior notes on Monday at 99.756 to yield 4.014%, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes (A2/A-) priced at a spread of Treasuries plus 118 basis points.

BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. were the bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes relating to the company’s utility business.

Ohio Power is a Columbus, Ohio-based electricity provider and subsidiary of the American Electric Power Co., Inc.

Issuer:Ohio Power Co.
Amount:$450 million
Description:Series O senior notes
Maturity:June 1, 2049
Bookrunners:BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.
Co-manager:Fifth Third Securities
Coupon:4%
Price:99.756
Yield:4.014%
Spread:Treasuries plus 118 bps
Call feature:Make-whole call before Dec. 1, 2048 at Treasuries plus 20 bps; thereafter at par
Trade date:May 20
Settlement date:May 22
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
S&P: A-
Distribution:SEC registered

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