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Published on 3/12/2008 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Wayne State University prices $180.69 million general revenue bonds with 5.68% TIC

By Cristal Cody

Springdale, Ark., March 12 - Wayne State University in Michigan priced $180.69 million general revenue bonds with a 5.68% true interest cost, the underwriter said Wednesday.

The series 2008 bonds (Aa3/AA-/-)) priced Tuesday with 5% to 5.25% coupons to yield 2.22% to 5.07%, said Richard Bellis, vice president of Goldman, Sachs & Co., the senior underwriter of the sale.

The FSA-insured bonds have serial maturities from Nov. 15, 2008, through Nov. 15, 2035.

Lehman Brothers, Loop Capital Markets and JPMorgan are co-managers.

Proceeds will be used to refund previously issued debt and finance the cost of swap termination payments.

Issuer:Wayne State University
Issue:General revenue bonds
Amount:$180.69 million
Type:Negotiated
Maturities:2008 through 2035
True interest cost:5.68%
Coupons:5% to 5.25%
Yields:2.22% to 5.07%
Ratings:Moody's: Aa3
S&P: AA-
Pricing date:March 11

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