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Published on 8/13/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Ralph Lauren sells $300 million 2.625% five-year notes at Treasuries plus 110 bps

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Aug. 13 – Ralph Lauren Corp. sold $300 million of 2.625% five-year senior notes (A2/A) during Thursday’s session at Treasuries plus 110 basis points, according to a market source and a 424B5 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pricing was at 99.795 to yield 2.669%.

The notes sold at the wide end of guidance set in the 105 bps to 110 bps area over Treasuries following initial talk in the 110 bps area.

Joint bookrunners are Goldman Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.

The issuer plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Ralph Lauren is a New York-based company engaged in the design, marketing and distribution of lifestyle products.

Issuer:Ralph Lauren Corp.
Amount:$300 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Aug. 18, 2020
Bookrunners:Goldman Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Coupon:2.625%
Price:99.795
Yield:2.669%
Spread:Treasuries plus 110 bps
Make-whole call:Treasuries plus 20 bps prior to July 18, 2020, then callable at par
Change-of-control put:101%
Trade date:Aug. 13
Settlement date:Aug. 18
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
Standard & Poor’s: A
Distribution:SEC registered
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 105 bps to 110 bps, adjusted from 110 bps area

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