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Published on 6/29/2016 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Oracle prices $14 billion of notes in five tranches

By Cristal Cody

Eureka Springs, Ark., June 29 – Oracle Corp. sold $14 billion of senior notes (A1/AA-) in five parts on Wednesday, according to a market source.

The company priced $4.25 billion of 1.9% notes due Sept. 15, 2021 with a spread of 90 basis points over Treasuries.

The company sold $2.5 billion of 2.4% notes due Sept. 15, 2023 at Treasuries plus 110 bps.

Oracle placed $3 billion of 2.65% 10-year notes 120 bps over Treasuries.

The company brought $1.25 billion of 3.85% 20-year notes at 155 bps over Treasuries.

In the final tranche, Oracle sold $3 billion of 4% 30-year notes at Treasuries plus 170 bps.

BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pending application of the proceeds, Oracle intends to invest the proceeds in investment-grade securities.

The computer software and technology company is based in Redwood City, Calif.

Issuer:Oracle Corp.
Amount:$14 billion
Securities:Senior notes
Bookrunners:BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Pricing date:June 29
Ratings:Moody’s: A1
S&P: AA-
Distribution:SEC registered
Five-year notes
Amount:$4.25 billion
Maturity:Sept. 15, 2021
Coupon:1.9%
Spread:Treasuries plus 90 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 95 bps, plus or minus 5 bps
Seven-year notes
Amount:$2.5 billion
Maturity:Sept. 15, 2023
Coupon:2.4%
Spread:Treasuries plus 110 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 115 bps, plus or minus 5 bps
10-year notes
Amount:$3 billion
Maturity:July 15, 2026
Coupon:2.65%
Spread:Treasuries plus 120 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 125 bps, plus or minus 5 bps
20-year notes
Amount:$1.25 billion
Maturity:July 15, 2036
Coupon:3.85%
Spread:Treasuries plus 155 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 160 bps, plus or minus 5 bps
30-year notes
Amount:$3 billion
Maturity:July 15, 2046
Coupon:4%
Spread:Treasuries plus 170 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 175 bps, plus or minus 5 bps

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