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Published on 9/14/2011 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: O'Reilly Automotive sells $300 million 4.63% 10-year notes to yield Treasuries plus 262.5 bps

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, Sept. 14 - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. sold $300 million of 4.63% 10-year senior notes on Wednesday to yield Treasuries plus 262.5 basis points, a market source said.

The notes were priced in line with guidance in the 262.5 bps area.

The notes (Baa3/BBB-/) were sold at 99.826 to yield 4.65%.

The securities have a make-whole call at 40 bps over Treasuries and feature a change-of-control put at 101%.

Bookrunners were Bank of America Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of common stock, to repay borrowings under a credit facility and to pay related fees and expenses.

The notes are guaranteed by the company's subsidiaries.

The specialty auto parts retailer is based in Springfield, Mo.

Issuer:O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Guarantors:Subsidiaries
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$300 million
Maturity:Sept. 15, 2021
Bookrunners:Bank of America Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Coupon:4.63%
Price:99.826
Yield:4.65%
Spread:Treasuries plus 262.5 bps
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 40 bps
Change-of-control put:101%
Trade date:Sept. 14
Settlement date:Sept. 19
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BBB-
Price talk:262.5 bps area

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