debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.40
AVISTA CORP (AVA): debt financing — Avista issues $120M of 6.18% first mortgage bonds due 2055
AVISTA CORP
- Issued $120M principal of 6.18% first mortgage bonds, maturity 2055, via private placement.
- Cash settled $10M notional interest rate swap, netting $1.1M to amortize over bond life.
- Proceeds to repay borrowings under committed line of credit for utility facility construction/improvement.
- Bonds are redeemable at make-whole premium plus accrued interest before maturity.