Central Ohio Transit Authority

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $30 Million
General Obligation (Limited Tax) Capital Facilities Bonds
Client & Transactional Partners Central Ohio Transit Authority
Our Role Sole Manager

Summary

On October 3, 2023, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) and the Central Ohio Transit Authority (the “Authority” or “COTA”) successfully closed 30 million General Obligation (Limited Tax) Capital Facilities Bonds, Series 2023 (the Bonds). The Bonds were rated AAA by S&P. The structure consisted of serial bonds maturing from December 1, 2024, through and including December 1, 2043, a term bond maturing on December 1, 2048, and another term bond maturing on December 1, 2053. A 10-year par call optional redemption date of December 1, 2033, was included to provide the COTA with flexibility in the future to refund the bonds for interest savings. KBCM served as Sole Manager on the transaction.

The proceeds from the issuance of the Bonds are being used for purchasing, acquiring, constructing, replacing, improving, extending, and enlarging transit facilities that serve or will serve an area within COTA’s boundaries.

The Central Ohio Transit provides services in and around Columbus and neighboring communities.

B I Deal Disclosure

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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