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Published on 10/6/2011 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Origin Energy sells upsized $500 million 5.45% 10-year notes at 350 bps spread

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, Oct. 6 - Australia's Origin Energy sold an upsized $500 million of 5.45% 10-year notes on Thursday to yield Treasuries plus 350 basis points, a source close to the trade said.

The deal size was increased from $400 million.

The notes (Baa1/BBB+/) were sold at 99.695 to yield 5.49%.

The securities priced under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

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

The coal-seam gas producer is based in Sydney.

Issuer:Origin Energy
Issue:Notes
Amount:$500 million, increased from $400 million
Maturity:Oct. 14, 2021
Bookrunners:Bank of America Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Coupon:5.45%
Price:99.695
Yield:5.49%
Spread:Treasuries plus 350 bps
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Trade date:Oct. 6
Settlement date:Oct. 14
Ratings:Moody's: Baa1
Standard & Poor's: BBB+

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