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Published on 10/2/2017 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Cleveland Electric sells $350 million 3.5% bonds due 2028 at 120 bps over Treasuries

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Oct. 2 – Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. sold $350 million of 3.5% senior notes due April 1, 2028 (Baa3/BBB+/BBB+) on Monday at a spread of 120 basis points over Treasuries, according to a market source.

The notes were talked to price in the Treasuries plus 125 bps area.

Goldman Sachs & Co., Santander Investment Securities Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and SMBC Nikko Securities America Inc. were the bookrunners.

Cleveland Electric is an Akron, Ohio-based energy utility and subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Issuer:Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
Amount:$350 million
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:April 1, 2028
Bookrunners:Goldman Sachs & Co., Santander Investment Securities Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and SMBC Nikko Securities America Inc.
Coupon:3.5%
Spread:Treasuries plus 120 bps
Trade date:Oct. 2
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
S&P: BBB+
Fitch: BBB+
Price talk:Treasuries plus 125 bps area

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