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Published on 3/9/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Potomac Electric sells $200 million tap of 4.15% bonds due 2043 at 110 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, March 9 – Potomac Electric Power Co. priced a $200 million add-on to its existing 4.15% first mortgage bonds due March 15, 2043 at 110 basis points over Treasuries on Monday, according to an informed source and an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes (A2/A/A-) sold at 104.211 to yield 3.899%.

Pricing was tight of initial talk set at 115 bps to 120 bps over Treasuries.

Bookrunners were BNY Mellon Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and RBS Securities Inc.

The original $250 million issue sold at Treasuries plus 90 basis points on March 11, 2013.

Proceeds are being used to repay outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.

Potomac Electric is a utility based in Washington, D.C.

Issuer:Potomac Electric Power Co.
Amount:$200 million
Proceeds:$206,672,000
Description:Add-on to mortgage bonds
Maturity:March 15, 2043
Bookrunners:BNY Mellon Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, RBS Securities Inc.
Co-manager:Mischler Financial Group Inc.
Coupon:4.15%
Price:104.211
Yield:3.899%
Spread:110 bps over Treasuries
Make-whole call:15 bps over Treasuries prior to Sept. 15, 2042, then callable at par
Trade date:March 9
Settlement date:March 16
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
Standard & Poor’s: A
Fitch: A-
Distribution:SEC registered
Price talk:115 bps to 120 bps over Treasuries
Total issue size:$450 million, including $250 million priced on March 11, 2013 at 90 bps over Treasuries

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