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Published on 5/10/2010 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Pearson Funding Two sells $350 million 4% six-year notes at Treasuries plus 185 bps

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, May 10 - Pearson Funding Two plc priced $350 million of 4% six-year notes (Baa1/BBB+/) on Monday to yield 185 basis points over Treasuries, a source close to the deal said.

Full terms were not available at press time.

The notes were sold under Rule 144A.

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

The issuing arm of media and education conglomerate Pearson plc is based in London.

Issuer:Pearson Funding Two plc
Issue:Notes
Amount:$350 million
Maturity:May 17, 2016
Bookrunners:Bank of America Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Coupon:4%
Spread:Treasuries plus 185 bps
Distribution:Rule 144A
Trade date:May 10
Settlement date:May 17
Ratings:Moody's: Baa1
Standard & Poor's: BBB+

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