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Published on 10/10/2007 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: VF Corp. prices $600 million of 10-year, 30-year notes in two tranches

By Andrea Heisinger

Omaha, Oct. 10 - VF Corp. priced $600 million of notes (A3/A-) in two tranches Wednesday, an informed source said.

The company sold a $250 million tranche of 5.95% 10-year notes at 99.831 to yield 5.972%, or Treasuries plus 133 basis points.

The issuance also included a $350 million tranche of 6.45% 30-year notes priced at 99.391 to yield 6.496%, or Treasuries plus 163 bps.

Bookrunners were Banc of America Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of debt under an existing bridge loan.

VF is a branded lifestyle apparel and related products company based in Greensboro, N.C.

Issuer:VF Corp.
Issue:Notes
Total amount:$600 million
Bookrunners:Banc of America Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Trade date:Oct. 10
Settlement date:Oct. 15
Ratings:Moody's: A3
Standard & Poor's: A-
10-year tranche
Amount:$250 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2017
Coupon:5.95%
Price:99.831
Yield:5.972%
Spread:Treasuries plus 133 bps
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 20 bps
30-year tranche
Amount:$350 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2037
Coupon:6.45%
Price:99.391
Yield:6.496%
Spread:Treasuries plus 163 bps
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 25 bps

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