Filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No. 333-145208-01
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company
FINAL TERM SHEET
Dated: March 10, 2009
Issuer: | South Carolina Electric & Gas Company |
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Size: | $175,000,000 |
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| The bonds constitute a further issuance of, will form a single series with, will have the same CUSIP number as and will trade interchangeably with the $360 million aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds, 6.05% Series due January 15, 2038 previously issued by the Issuer on January 14, 2008 and June 24, 2008. |
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Expected Ratings: | Moody’s: A2 (stable outlook); S&P: A- (negative outlook); Fitch: A+ (negative outlook). A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to review, revision, suspension, reduction or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. |
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Maturity: | January 15, 2038 |
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Coupon (Interest Rate): | 6.05% |
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Yield to Maturity: | 6.08% |
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Spread to Benchmark Treasury: | +240 basis points (2.4%) |
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Benchmark Treasury: | 4.50% due May 15, 2038 |
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Benchmark Treasury Price and Yield: | 114-19/3.68% |
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Interest Payment Dates: | January 15 and July 15, commencing July 15, 2009 |
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Redemption Provision: | Make whole call at Adjusted Treasury Rate +30 basis points (0.30%) |
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Underwriters’ Discount or Commission: | .875% |
Net Proceeds to Issuer: | $172,740,750, plus accrued interest from January 15, 2009 |
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Price to Public: | 99.584%, plus accrued interest from January 15, 2009 |
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Settlement Date: | March 17, 2009 (T + 5) |
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Denominations: | $1,000 x $1,000 |
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CUSIP: | 837004 CB4 |
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