Issuer:
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NiSource Finance Corp. | |
Guarantor:
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NiSource Inc. | |
Security:
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6.80% Notes due 2019 | |
Ratings:
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Baa3 (negative outlook)/BBB
(stable)/BBB (stable) (Moodys/Standard & Poors/Fitch) |
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Size:
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$500,000,000 | |
Public Offering Price:
|
99.724% | |
Maturity:
|
January 15, 2019 | |
Treasury Benchmark:
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3.875% due May 15, 2018 | |
US Treasury Yield:
|
3.864% | |
Spread to Treasury:
|
+297 basis points | |
Re-offer Yield:
|
6.834% | |
Optional Redemption Terms:
|
Make-whole call at Treasury plus 50 basis points | |
Coupon:
|
6.80% | |
Interest Payment Dates:
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January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning January 15, 2009 | |
Format:
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SEC Registered | |
Transaction Date:
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May 15, 2008 | |
Expected Settlement Date:
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May 20, 2008 | |
Joint Lead Managers:
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Banc of America Securities LLC J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC |
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Co-Managers:
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BMO Capital Markets Corp. Commerzbank Capital Markets Corp. KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Mizuho Securities USA Inc. |