Plastic packaging films manufacturer, AEP Industries, has raised $200 million in a sale of senior notes. The bonds, which carry a coupon rate of 8.25%, will mature on April 15, 2019.

The proceeds from the offering will be used to purchase AEP’s existing 7.875% senior notes due 2013 and to repay all or a portion of the amounts outstanding under its credit facility. The sole book-running manager for the sale was Bank of America Merrill Lynch, adds Reuters.

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