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Published on 12/18/2008 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily and Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: Avista issues $30 million 7¼% first mortgage bonds

By Stephanie N. Rotondo

Portland, Ore., Dec. 18 - Avista Corp. issued $30 million of 7¼% first mortgage bonds due 2013 through a private placement, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday.

The deal was settled on Dec. 16.

Proceeds from the transaction were used to repay $25 million of medium-term notes that came due Dec. 8, and to also repay a portion of the company's five-year $320 million credit line.

The bonds have a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 50 basis points.

Avista is a Spokane, Wash.-based energy, information and technology company.

Issuer:Avista Corp.
Security description:First mortgage bonds
Amount:$30 million
Coupon:7¼%
Maturity:Dec 16, 2013
Call:Make-whole call at plus 50 bps
Settlement date:Dec. 16
Distribution:Private placement

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