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Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Debt disclosure  
Debt disclosure [Text Block]

7.                          DEBT

 

On August 25, 2015, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.30% senior notes that will mature on August 25, 2045.  The net proceeds of the issuance, after original issuance discount and the deduction of underwriting expenses and commissions and other expenses, totaled approximately $392 million.  Interest on the senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 25 and August 25, commencing on February 25, 2016.  Prior to February 25, 2045, the senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of any senior notes to be redeemed or (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on any senior notes to be redeemed (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the then current rate of a treasury security having a maturity comparable to the remaining term of these senior notes, plus 25 basis points.  On or after February 25, 2045, the senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of any senior notes to be redeemed.