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Published on 11/2/2015 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Roche Holdings sells $1 billion 3% 10-year notes at Treasuries plus 90 bps

By Aleesia Forni

Virginia Beach, Nov. 2 – Roche Holdings Inc. priced $1 billion of 3% 10-year senior notes (A1/AA) on Monday with a spread of Treasuries plus 90 basis points, a source away from the trade said.

The notes sold at the tight end of price guidance.

Pricing was at 99.256 to yield 3.087%.

BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Barclays and UBS Securities LLC were the bookrunners.

The notes are guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

Roche is a Basel, Switzerland-based drug maker.

Issuer:Roche Holdings Inc.
Guarantor:Roche Holding Ltd.
Amount:$1 billion
Description:Senior notes
Maturity:Nov. 10, 2025
Bookrunners:BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Barclays, UBS Securities LLC
Coupon:3%
Price:99.256
Yield:3.087%
Spread:Treasuries plus 90 bps
Trade date:Nov. 2
Settlement date:Nov. 10
Ratings:Moody’s: A1
Standard & Poor’s: AA
Distribution:Rule 144A, Regulation S
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 95 bps area, Treasuries plus 110 bps area

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