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Published on 12/8/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Oklahoma Gas & Electric sells $250 million 4% 30-year bonds at 120 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Dec. 8 – Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. sold $250 million of 4% senior notes (A1/A-/A+) due Dec. 15, 2044 on Monday at Treasuries plus 120 basis points, according to a market source and an FWP filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes sold at the tight end of talk.

Pricing was at 98.214 to yield 4.104%.

Bookrunners were J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBS Securities Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC.

Proceeds will be added to the company’s general funds and used to repay debt, to fund capital expenditures, for working capital and for general corporate purposes.

The electric utility is based in Oklahoma City.

Issuer:Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
Amount:$250 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Dec. 15, 2044
Bookrunners:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBS Securities Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc., Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Co-managers:BOSC Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Coupon:4%
Price:98.214
Yield:4.104%
Spread:Treasuries plus 120 bps
Make-whole call:20 bps over Treasuries until June 15, 2044, then callable at par
Trade date:Dec. 8
Settlement date:Dec. 11
Ratings:Moody’s: A1
Standard & Poor's: A-
Fitch: A+
Distribution:SEC registered
Price talk:125 bps area, tightened from 135 bps area

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