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Published on 10/22/2014 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: WGL prices $225 million of senior notes in five-, 30-year tranches

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Oct. 22 – WGL Holdings Inc. priced $225 million of senior notes (A3//A/) in tranches due 2019 and 2044 on Wednesday, a market source said.

A $100 million tranche of 2.25% notes due 2019 priced at 99.792 to yield 2.294%, or Treasuries plus 85 basis points.

The company also priced $125 million of 4.6% 30-year bonds at 99.226 to yield 4.648%, or Treasuries plus 165 bps.

Both tranches sold in line with price guidance.

The bookrunners were Wells Fargo Securities LLC, BB&T Capital Markets and TD Securities.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

WGL is a Washington, D.C.-based utility.

Issuer:WGL Holdings Inc.
Issue:Senior notes
Amount:$225 million
Bookrunners:Wells Fargo Securities LLC, BB&T Capital Markets, TD Securities
Trade date:Oct. 22
Settlement date:Oct. 24
Ratings:Moody’s: A3
Fitch: A
Distribution:SEC registered
Five-year notes
Amount:$100 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2019
Coupon:2.25%
Price:99.792
Yield:2.294%
Spread:Treasuries plus 85 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 85 bps area
30-year bonds
Amount:$125 million
Maturity:Nov. 1, 2044
Coupon:4.6%
Price:99.226
Yield:4.648%
Spread:Treasuries plus 165 bps
Price talk:Treasuries plus 165 bps area

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