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Published on 11/5/2013 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Perrigo sells $2.3 billion of notes to finance Elan acquisition

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Nov. 5 - Perrigo Co. Ltd. priced $2.3 billion of senior notes in four tranches, according to a company news release.

The company priced $500 million of 1.3% notes due 2016 and $600 million of 2.3% notes due 2018.

An $800 million tranche of 4% notes due 2023 was sold, as well as $400 million of 5.3% bonds due 2043.

Full details were not available at press time.

Proceeds will be used to fund the company's acquisition of Elan Corp.

The sale was done under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

The health care company and maker of generic and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals is based in Allegan, Mich.

Issuer:Perrigo Co. Ltd.
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$2.3 billion
Joint bookrunners:Barclays, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Trade date:Nov. 5
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Notes due 2016
Amount:$500 million
Maturity:2016
Coupon:1.3%
Notes due 2018
Amount:$600 million
Maturity:2018
Coupon:2.3%
Notes due 2023
Amount:$800 million
Maturity:2023
Coupon:4%
Notes due 2043
Amount:$400 million
Maturity:2043
Coupon:5.3%

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