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Published on 11/14/2019 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Principal Life II prices $400 million of 2.25% five-year notes at 65 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Nov. 14 – Principal Life Global Funding II priced $400 million of 2.25% five-year senior secured notes (A1/A+) backed by funding agreements at a spread of 65 basis points over Treasuries on Thursday, according to a market source.

Initial price talk was in the Treasuries plus high 70 bps spread area.

The deal was upsized from $300 million.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. were the bookrunners of the Rule 144A and Regulation S offering.

Principal Life Global Funding II is a debt issuer arm of Principal Financial Group, Inc., a Des Moines-based retirement savings, investment and insurance products company.

Issuer:Principal Life Global Funding II
Amount:$400 million
Description:FA-backed senior secured notes
Maturity:Nov. 21, 2024
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Coupon:2.25%
Spread:Treasuries plus 65 bps
Trade date:Nov. 14
Ratings:Moody’s: A1
S&P: A+
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price guidance:Treasuries plus high 70 bps area

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