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Published on 1/21/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Progressive sells $400 million 3.7% 30-year bonds at 130 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Jan. 21 – Progressive Corp. sold $400 million of 3.7% 30-year senior notes (A2/A+/A) on Wednesday at Treasuries plus 130 basis points, according to a market source and an FWP filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes sold at the tight end of guidance.

Pricing was at 99.479 to yield 3.729%.

Goldman Sachs & Co. was the bookrunner.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

The insurance company is based in Mayfield Village, Ohio.

Issuer:Progressive Corp.
Amount:$400 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Jan. 26, 2045
Bookrunner:Goldman Sachs & Co.
Coupon:3.7%
Price:99.479
Yield:3.729%
Spread:Treasuries plus 130 bps
Make-whole call:Treasuries plus 20 bps
Trade date:Jan. 21
Settlement date:Jan. 26
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
Standard & Poor’s: A+
Fitch: A
Distribution:SEC registered
Price talk:130 bps to 135 bps

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