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Published on 7/6/2011 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Wisconsin prices $800 million of operating notes

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, July 6 - The State of Wisconsin priced $800 million of series 2011 operating notes on Wednesday in two tranches, said David Erdman assistant capital finance director with the state's Capital Finance Office.

The notes (MIG1//F1+) were sold competitively in two tranches with Wells Fargo Bank, NA winning a $750 million tranche and Goldman Sachs & Co. taking the remaining $50 million piece. The combined net interest cost was 0.22022%, Erdman said.

The notes are due June 15, 2012 and have a 2% coupon priced at 101.618.

Proceeds will be used to finance general cash flow requirements.

Issuer:State of Wisconsin
Issue:Series 2011 operating notes
Amount:$750 million
Maturity:June 15, 2012
Coupon:2%
Price:101.618
Type:Competitive
Underwriters:Wells Fargo Bank, NA (for $750 million); Goldman Sachs & Co. (for $50 million)
Net interest cost:0.22022%
Ratings:Moody's: MIG1
Fitch: F1+
Pricing date:July 6
Settlement date:July 19

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