Broadcom $11 billion notes offering

Overview:

• Semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom has completed an $11 billion notes offering. 
• The offering was made in five tranches: $2 billion of 3.125% notes, $1.5 billion of 3.125% notes, $2 billion of 3.625% notes, $2.5 billion of 4.25% notes and $3 billion of 4.75% notes. 
• The initial purchasers were led by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and JP Morgan Securities. 
• The proceeds will be used to repay debt related to the firm's acquisition of CA Technologies. 

Kurt Stumpo - US Editor