UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13, 15(d), or 37 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 18, 2012

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
 
 
 
 
A corporate agency of the United States created by an act of Congress
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
000-52313
(Commission file number)
 
62-0474417
 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee
 (Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
37902
 (Zip Code)

(865) 632-2101
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (“TVA”) entered into an agreement on December 18, 2012, to issue $1.0 billion of TVA's 3.50% Global Power Bonds 2012 Series B due December 15, 2042 (the “Bonds”). The settlement date for the transaction is December 21, 2012. The Bonds bear a coupon rate of 3.50% and pay interest semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15, beginning June 15, 2013. The Bonds mature on December 15, 2042, and are not subject to redemption prior to maturity. After reflecting the transaction's discount and after deducting the fees of the managers, net proceeds to TVA are $970,440,000, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with offering the Bonds.


SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
 Tennessee Valley Authority
 
  (Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: December 21, 2012
/s/ John M. Hoskins
 
  John M. Hoskins
 
  Senior Vice President and Treasurer