NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Life Technologies reported after the close of the market on Thursday that it has priced an offering of senior notes.
The offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.5 percent senior notes due 2016 have an issue price of 99.84 percent of their face value. $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5 percent senior notes due 2021 have an issue price of 99.556 percent of their face value.
The issuance of the notes is anticipated to close on Dec. 14. The notes will pay on a semi-annual basis. Proceeds from the offering will be directed at general corporate use, which may include repayment of existing loans, the company said.