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Published on 3/8/2017 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Western Union prices $400 million 3.6% five-year notes at 155 bps over Treasuries

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., March 8 – Western Union Corp. sold $400 million of 3.6% five-year senior notes on Wednesday at a spread of Treasuries plus 155 basis points, according to a market source.

The notes (Baa2/BBB/BBB+) priced in the middle of guidance in the Treasuries plus 155 bps area, plus or minus 5 bps.

The bookrunners were Barclays, BofA Merrill Lynch and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, according to a 424B5 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Western Union is an Englewood, Colo.-based money transfer network.

Issuer:Western Union Corp.
Amount:$400 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:March 15, 2022
Bookrunners:Barclays, BofA Merrill Lynch and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Coupon:3.6%
Spread:Treasuries plus 155 bps
Trade date:March 8
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa2
S&P: BBB
Fitch: BBB+
Distribution:SEC registered
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 155 bps area, plus or minus 5 bps

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