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Published on 9/8/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Valmont Industries prices $500 million of notes in 30-, 40-year tranches

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Sept. 8 – Valmont Industries Inc. sold $500 million of senior notes (Baa2/BBB+/) in tranches due 2044 and 2054 on Monday, according to a market source.

There was $250 million of 5% 30-year bonds priced at Treasuries plus 180 bps.

A second $250 million tranche of 5.25% notes due 2054 priced with a spread of Treasuries plus 210 bps.

The bookrunners were Goldman Sachs & Co., BofA Merrill Lynch, U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC.

Proceeds will be used to fund a tender offer as well as for general corporate purposes.

The Omaha-based company designs and manufactures fabricated metal products.

Issuer:Valmont Industries Inc.
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$500 million
Joint bookrunners:Goldman Sachs & Co., BofA Merrill Lynch, U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Trade date:Sept. 8
Settlement date:Sept. 18
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa2
Standard & Poor’s: BBB+
Distribution:SEC registered
30-year bonds
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Oct. 1, 2044
Coupon:5%
Spread:Treasuries plus 180 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 185 bps area
40-year bonds
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Oct. 1, 2054
Coupon:5.25%
Spread:Treasuries plus 210 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 215 bps area

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