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Published on 5/12/2009 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Van Buren Public Schools, Mich., sells $79.04 million Build America Bonds

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, May 12 - The Van Buren Public Schools in Michigan priced $79.04 million in series 2009 unlimited tax general obligation Build America Bonds on Tuesday, said a sellside source familiar with the deal.

The bonds (Aa3/AA-/) were sold through senior manager Raymond James & Associates Inc. The co-managers were Fifth Third Securities Inc., Edward D. Jones & Co. LLP and Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc.

The bonds are due 2010 to 2039, and have coupons from 1.64% to 6.58%, all priced at par.

Proceeds will be used to construct new school facilities.

Van Buren Public Schools is based in Belleville, Mich.

Issuer:Van Buren Public Schools
Issue:Series 2009 unlimited tax general obligation Build America Bonds
Amount:$79.04 million
Type:Negotiated
Underwriters:Raymond James & Associates Inc. (lead); Fifth Third Securities Inc.; Edward D. Jones & Co. LLP; and Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc. (co-managers)
Maturities:2010 to 2039
Coupons:1.64%-6.58%
Price:Par
Ratings:Moody's: Aa3
Standard & Poor's: AA-
Pricing date:May 12

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