Issuer Free Writing Prospectus, dated March 1, 2017
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 under the Securities Act of 1933
RegistrationNo. 333- 215344
MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION
FINAL TERM SHEET
March 1, 2017
$375,000,000 4.400% Notes due 2027
| Issuer: | Mercury General Corporation | |
| Ratings / Outlook (Moody’s/Fitch)*: | Baa2 (Stable) / BBB+ (Negative) | |
| Size: | $375,000,000 | |
| Maturity: | March 15, 2027 | |
| Coupon (Interest Rate): | 4.400% | |
| Yield to Maturity: | 4.419% | |
| Spread to Benchmark Treasury: | +195 basis points | |
| Benchmark Treasury: | 2.250% due February 2027 | |
| Benchmark Treasury Price and Yield: | 98-02+ / 2.469% | |
| Interest Payment Dates: | Semi-annually on each March 15 and September 15 of each year, commencing on September 15, 2017. | |
| Redemption Provision: | Prior to December 15, 2026 (the date that is three months prior to the maturity date of the Notes, the (“Par Call Date”)), the Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the Issuer’s option, at any time or from time to time, on notice given not more than 60 days, nor less than 30 days, prior to the date of redemption, at a redemption price equal to the greater of:
• 100% of the principal amount of any Notes to be redeemed; or
• the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on any Notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a360-day year consisting oftwelve 30-day months) at the then current Treasury Rate plus 30 basis points. | |
| On or after the Par Call Date, the Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the Issuer’s option, at any time or from time to time, on notice given not more than 60 days, nor less than 30 days, prior to the date of redemption, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of any Notes to be redeemed. | ||
| Price to Public: | 99.847% of the principal amount | |
| Trade Date: | March 1, 2017 | |
| Settlement Date: | March 8, 2017 (T+5). | |
| Underwriting Discount: | 0.650% | |
| Net Proceeds to Issuer | $371,988,750 | |
| Denominations: | $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. | |
| Day Count Convention: | 30/360 | |
| Payment Business Days: | New York | |
| CUSIP Number: | 589400 AB6 | |
| ISIN Number: | US589400AB62 | |
| Book-Running Managers: | Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Wells Fargo Securities, LLC | |
*Note:A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision, suspension or withdrawal at any time. Each securities rating should be evaluated independently of any other securities rating.
The Issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the Issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, (i) Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated can arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling1-800-294-1322 or emailing dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com or (ii) Wells Fargo Securities, LLC can arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling1-800-645-3751.
