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Published on 3/10/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Valero Energy prices $1.25 billion of 10-, 30-year senior notes

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, March 10 – Valero Energy Corp. came to market on Tuesday with a $1.25 billion two-tranche offering of senior notes (Baa2/BBB/BBB), according to an informed source.

A $600 million tranche of 3.65% 10-year notes sold at 155 basis points over Treasuries. Pricing was at 99.709 to yield 3.685%.

There was also $650 million of 4.9% 30-year notes priced at 99.594 to yield 4.926%, or Treasuries plus 220 bps.

Both tranches sold at the tight end of price talk.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays, MUFG and Wells Fargo Securities LLC are the bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

San Antonio-based Valero is an oil refinery owner and operator.

Issuer:Valero Energy Corp.
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$1.25 billion
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays, MUFG, Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Trade date:March 10
Settlement date:March 13
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa2
Standard & Poor’s: BBB
Fitch: BBB
Distribution:SEC registered
10-year notes
Amount:$600 million
Maturity:March 15, 2025
Coupon:3.65%
Price:99.709
Yield:3.685%
Spread:155 bps over Treasuries
Price talk:160 bps area over Treasuries
30-year bonds
Amount:$650 million
Maturity:March 15, 2045
Coupon:4.9%
Price:99.594
Yield:4.926%
Spread:220 bps over Treasuries
Price talk:225 bps area over Treasuries

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