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Published on 2/26/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Woodside prices $1 billion 3.65% 10-year notes at 165 bps spread

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Feb. 26 – Woodside Finance Ltd. sold $1 billion of 3.65% 10-year notes on Thursday to yield Treasuries plus 165 basis points, a market source said.

The notes priced at the tight end of guidance in the 170 bps area.

The notes (Baa1/BBB+/) were priced at 99.924 to yield 3.657%. They priced under Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Bookrunners were Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. and UBS Securities LLC.

Proceeds are being used for general corporate purposes.

The finance arm of the hydrocarbon exploration and production company is based in Perth, Australia.

Issuer:Woodside Finance Ltd.
Issue:Notes
Amount:$1 billion
Maturity:March 5, 2025
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, UBS Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.
Coupon:3.65%
Price:99.924
Yield:3.657%
Spread:Treasuries plus 165 bps
Call:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 25 bps
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Trade date:Feb. 26
Settlement date:March 5
Ratings:Moody's: Baa1
Standard & Poor's: BBB+
Price talk:170 bps area

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