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Published on 2/14/2008 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: RPM International prices $250 million 6.5% 10-year notes at Treasuries plus 285 bps

By Andrea Heisinger

Omaha, Feb. 14 - RPM International Inc. priced $250 million 6.5% 10-year notes Thursday to yield Treasuries plus 285 basis points, an informed source said.

The notes priced on the tight side of talk, which was in the 287.5 bps area over Treasuries, the source said.

The notes (Baa3/BBB-/BBB-) have a price of 98.526 to yield 6.705%. They have a make-whole option at Treasuries plus 45 bps.

The notes also feature a change-of-control option at 101%.

Bookrunners were Banc of America Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Wachovia Capital Securities LLC.

Proceeds will be used to repay, redeem or refinance debt together with accrued and unpaid interest.

The specialty coating and sealant company is based in Medina, Ohio.

Issuer:RPM International Inc.
Issue:Notes
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Feb. 15, 2018
Bookrunners:Banc of America Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co., Wachovia Capital Securities LLC
Coupon:6.5%
Price:98.526
Yield:6.705%
Spread:Treasuries plus 285 bps
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 45 bps
Change-of-control put:101%
Trade date:Feb. 14
Settlement date:Feb. 20
Ratings:Moody's: Baa3
Standard & Poor's: BBB-
Fitch: BBB-
Price talk:287.5 bps area

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