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Published on 10/7/2014 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Sensata prices $400 million 10-year notes at par to yield 5 5/8%

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., Oct. 7 – Sensata Technologies BV priced a $400 million issue of non-callable 10-year senior notes (Ba3/BB+/) at par to yield 5 5/8% on Tuesday, according to a market source.

The yield printed at the tight end of yield talk in the 5¾% area.

Barclays was the lead left bookrunner for the quick-to-market deal. Morgan Stanley & Co., RBC Capital Markets and Goldman Sachs & Co. were joint bookrunners.

The Almelo, Netherlands-based company plans to use the proceeds to partially fund the acquisition of Schrader International.

Sensata Technologies is a supplier of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions.

Issuer:Sensata Technologies BV
Amount:$400 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2024
Securities:Senior notes
Left bookrunner:Barclays
Joint bookrunners:Morgan Stanley & Co., RBC Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs & Co.
Coupon:5 5/8%
Price:Par
Yield:5 5/8%
Call protection:Non-callable
Trade date:Oct. 7
Settlement date:Oct. 14
Ratings:Moody's: Ba3
Standard & Poor's: BB+
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S for life
Price talk:5¾% area
Marketing:Quick to market

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