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Published on 4/6/2020 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Credit Suisse prices $3 billion of senior notes in two tranches

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., April 6 – Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch sold $3 billion of senior notes (A1/A+) in two parts on Monday, according to a market source and an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company sold $1.5 billion of 2.8% two-year notes at 99.996 to yield 2.802% and a spread of Treasuries plus 255 basis points.

A $1.5 billion tranche of 2.95% five-year notes priced at 99.829 to yield 2.987%, or a 255 bps over Treasuries spread.

Both tranches were talked at the Treasuries plus 300 bps area.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC was the bookrunner.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

The New York branch is part of Zurich-based financial services company Credit Suisse Group AG.

Issuer:Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch
Amount:$3 billion
Description:Senior notes
Bookrunner:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Co-managers:Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc., Academy Securities, Inc. and R. Seelaus & Co., LLC
Trade date:April 6
Settlement date:April 9
Ratings:Moody’s: A1
S&P: A+
Distribution:SEC registered
Two-year notes
Amount:$1.5 billion
Maturity:April 8, 2022
Coupon:2.8%
Price:99.996
Yield:2.802%
Spread:Treasuries plus 255 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 300 bps area
Five-year notes
Amount:$1.5 billion
Maturity:April 8, 2025
Coupon:2.95%
Price:99.829
Yield:2.987%
Spread:Treasuries plus 255 bps
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 300 bps area

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