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Published on 8/18/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Travelers sells $400 million 4.3% 30-year senior notes at Treasuries plus 150 bps

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Aug. 18 – Travelers Cos., Inc. sold $400 million 4.3% 30-year senior notes (A2/A/A) on Tuesday at Treasuries plus 150 basis points, according to an informed source.

Pricing was at 99.216 to yield 4.347%.

The issue came at the tight end of guidance set in the Treasuries plus 155 bps area following initial talk in the area of Treasuries plus 170 bps.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Wells Fargo Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. and HSBC Securities are the bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used to repay debt.

The holding company for commercial, property and casualty insurance subsidiaries is based in New York City.

Issuer:Travelers Cos. Inc.
Amount:$400 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Aug. 25, 2045
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Wells Fargo Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co., HSBC Securities
Coupon:4.3%
Price:99.216
Yield:4.347%
Spread:Treasuries plus 150 bps
Trade date:Aug. 18
Settlement date:Aug. 25
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
Standard & Poor’s: A
Fitch: A
Distribution:SEC registered
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 155 bps area, tightened from Treasuries plus 170 bps area

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