Monsanto Announces $500M Debt Issuance

Monsanto Company

today announced a $500 million public debt offering, with $250 million in 10-year bonds and $250 million in 30-year bonds.  The 10-year notes will be issued at 99.884 percent and bear interest at 2.20 percent, resulting in a yield of 2.21 percent. These notes mature on July 15, 2022 with a first interest payment date of January 15, 2013.