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Published on 8/9/2016 in the Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Builders FirstSource prices $750 million eight-year notes at par to yield 5 5/8%

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., Aug. 9 – Builders FirstSource, Inc. priced a $750 million issue of eight-year senior secured notes (B3/B+) at par to yield 5 5/8% on Tuesday, according to a syndicate source.

The yield printed at the tight end of yield talk in the 5¾% area.

Initial guidance was in the high 5% to 6% yield context, an investor said.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. were the joint bookrunners.

The notes become callable after Sept. 1, 2019 at 104.219. A special call provision allows issuer to redeem 10% of the notes annually at 103 during the non-call period.

The Dallas-based building materials manufacturer and supplier plans to use the proceeds to refinance its senior secured notes due 2021 and a portion of its term loan B.

Issuer:Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Amount:$750 million
Maturity:Sept. 1, 2024
Securities:Senior secured notes
Bookrunners:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Coupon:5 5/8%
Price:Par
Yield:5 5/8%
Spread:418 bps
First call:Sept. 1, 2019 at 104.219
Equity clawback:40% at 105.625 until Sept. 1, 2019
Trade date:Aug. 9
Settlement date:Aug. 22
Ratings:Moody's: B3
S&P: B+
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S for life
Price talk:5¾% area
Marketing:Quick to market

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