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Published on 3/9/2018 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Progressive prices $600 million 4.2% notes at Treasuries plus 110 bps

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 28 – Progressive Corp. sold $600 million of 4.2% senior notes (A2/A/A) due March 15, 2048 on Friday at a spread of Treasuries plus 110 basis points, according to an FWP filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pricing was at 99.173 to yield 4.249%.

The bookrunners were Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

Progressive is an insurance company based in Mayfield Village, Ohio.

Issuer:Progressive Corp.
Amount:$600 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:March 15, 2048
Coupon:4.2%
Price:99.173
Yield:4.249%
Spread:Treasuries plus 110 bps
Call feature:Make-whole call at Treasuries plus 20 basis points until Sept. 15, 2047, then a par call
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co.
Co-managers:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC
Trade date:March 9
Settlement date:March 14
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
Standard & Poor’s: A
Fitch: A
Distribution:SEC registered

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