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Published on 3/18/2009 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Ohio prices $175 million revenue bonds for University Hospitals Health System

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, March 18 - The state of Ohio priced $175 million in series 2009A hospital revenue bonds for the University Hospitals Health System, according to an official statement.

The bonds (A2/A/) were sold on March 13 through lead manager Citigroup Global Markets Inc. The co-managers were Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and NatCity Investments Inc.

The bonds are due 2011 to 2019 with term bonds due 2029, 2029, 2039 and 2039. The serials have coupons from 4% to 5.5% and yields from 3.4% to 5.5%. The 2029 bonds have a 6.5% coupon to yield 6.7%, and the other 2029 bonds have a 6.375% coupon to yield 6.7%. The 2039 bonds have a 7% coupon priced at par, and the other 2039 bonds have a 6.75% coupon to yield 7%.

Proceeds will be used to construct a new emergency department at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center, a new intensive care unit at the Rainbows Babies and Children's Hospital, a new ambulatory and inpatient center and administrative buildings.

Issuer:State of Ohio/University Hospitals Health System
Issue:Series 2009A hospital revenue bonds
Amount:$175 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (lead); Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.; KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.; and NatCity Investments Inc. (co-managers)
Pricing date:March 13
Settlement date:March 24
MaturityTypeCouponYield
2011Serial4%3.40%
2012Serial4%3.75%
2013Serial4%4.16%
2014Serial4.5%4.55%
2015Serial4.75%4.75%
2016Serial5%5.00%
2017Serial5.2%5.20%
2018Serial5.25%5.35%
2019Serial5.5%5.50%
2029Term6.5%6.70%
2029Term6.375%6.70%
2039Term7%7.00%
2039Term6.75%7.00%

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