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Published on 7/28/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Texas A&M University prices $65.3 million notes with 2.97%-2.99% TICs

By Cristal Cody

Springdale, Ark., July 28 - The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System sold $65.3 million flexible-rate notes to two bidders on Monday, Prospect News has learned.

The permanent university fund notes (Aaa/AAA/), sold in a competitive sale, were an installment of a $125 million note authorization.

The $52 million notes won by Citigroup Global Markets have a mandatory tender date of Sept. 17, 2008 and priced with a 2.97% true interest cost. The notes priced with a 3% coupon to yield 2.95%.

The $13.3 million notes won by Goldman, Sachs & Co. have a mandatory tender date on Aug. 14, 2008 and priced with a 2.9943% true interest cost. The notes priced with a 3% coupon to yield 2.95%.

Proceeds will be used to make improvements to university facilities.

Issuer:Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System
Issue:Flexible-rate notes
Total amount:$65.3 million
Type:Competitive
Ratings:Moody's: Aaa
Standard & Poor's: AAA
Pricing date:July 28
Notes via Citigroup
Amount$52 million
True interest cost:2.97%
Coupon:3%
Yield:2.95%
Underwriter:Citigroup Global Markets
Notes via Goldman Sachs
Amount:$13.3 million
True interest cost:2.9943%
Coupon:3%
Yield:2.95%
Underwriter:Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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