An $8 million piece of Mariner Post Acute Network's bank debt traded at 56 on Wednesday, with ABN-Amro rumored to be the seller. The buyer could not be ascertained, but dealers said the latest trade is even to recent levels. "All of the health care names have improved," said a trader. A company spokeswoman did not return calls. ABN officials did not return calls by press time.
As the health care industry continues to move up on improved HMO reimbursements, Mariner's levels have steadily inched up. In February, a total of $70 million was swapped around 46-47, dealers said (LMW, 2/11). Late last year, levels were in the high 30s. Mariner has a $1.09 billion deal that breaks down into five tranches. Pricing is based on a grid and starts at LIBOR plus 2 3/4 % to LIBOR plus 4%. J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank of America are the lead arrangers, according to Capital DATA Loanware.