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Published on 10/18/2018 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Progressive prices $550 million 4% notes due 2029 at 85 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Oct. 18 – Progressive Corp. sold $550 million of 4% senior notes due March 1, 2029 at 99.828 to yield 4.021% on Thursday, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes due (A2/A/A) priced with a spread of 85 basis points over Treasuries.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC were the bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

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

Issuer:Progressive Corp.
Amount:$550 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:March 1, 2029
Bookrunners:Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Co-managers:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, BofA Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Coupon:4%
Price:99.828
Yield:4.021%
Spread:Treasuries plus 85 bps
Call feature:Make-whole call before Dec. 1, 2028 at Treasuries plus 15 bps; thereafter at par
Trade date:Oct. 18
Settlement date:Oct. 23
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
S&P: A
Fitch: A
Distribution:SEC registered

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