Fannie Mae Announces Offering of New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(R)
WASHINGTON, Apr. 8 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM):
2-Year
Pricing Date April 8, 2009
Settlement Date April 9, 2009
Maturity Date April 28, 2011
Issue Size TBD
Coupon TBD
Payment Dates Each April 28th and October 28th, beginning April 28,
2009
CUSIP 31398AWQ1
Listing Application will be made to list the securities on the
EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Barclays Capital Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, and Goldman Sachs
& Co. are the joint lead managers. The co-managers include FTN Financial Capital
Markets, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Jefferies & Company, Inc., and Morgan
Stanley & Co.
Fannie Mae is a shareholder-owned company with a public mission. We exist to
expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order
to serve the U.S. housing market. Fannie Mae has a federal charter and operates
in America's secondary mortgage market to enhance the liquidity of the mortgage
market by providing funds to mortgage bankers and other lenders so that they may
lend to home buyers. Our job is to help those who house America.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy securities of Fannie Mae. Nothing in this press release
constitutes advice on the merits of buying or selling a particular investment.
Any investment decision as to any purchase of securities referred to herein must
be made solely on the basis of information contained in Fannie Mae's applicable
Offering Circular, and that no reliance may be placed on the completeness or
accuracy of the information contained in this press release.
You should not deal in securities unless you understand their nature and the
extent of your exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable
for you in the light of your circumstances and financial position. If you are in
any doubt you should consult an appropriately qualified financial advisor.
Benchmark Notes is a registered mark of Fannie Mae. Unauthorized use of this
mark is prohibited.
SOURCE: Fannie Mae
CONTACT: Latressa Cox of Fannie Mae,
+1-202-752-6707
(FNM)
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