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Published on 9/28/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: PPL Electric sells $350 million 4.15% 30-year first mortgage bonds at 132 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Sept. 28 – PPL Electric Utilities Corp. sold $350 million of 4.15% 30-year first mortgage bonds (A1/A) on Monday at Treasuries plus 132 basis points, according to a market source.

The issue priced at 99.388 to yield 4.186%.

Guidance was set in the Treasuries plus 135 bps area, tightened from talk in the Treasuries plus 145 bps area.

Barclays, RBC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC are the joint bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used to repay short-term debt and for other general corporate purposes.

The electric company is based in Allentown, Pa.

Issuer:PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
Amount:$350 million
Description:First mortgage bonds
Maturity:Oct. 1, 2045
Bookrunners:Barclays, RBC Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Coupon:4.15%
Price:99.388
Yield:4.186%
Spread:Treasuries plus 132 bps
Trade date:Sept. 28
Settlement date:Oct. 1
Ratings:Moody’s: A1
Standard & Poor’s: A
Distribution:SEC registered
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 135 bps area, tightened from Treasuries plus 145 bps area

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