Keygent Advises on $60 million GO Bond Issuance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and Secures ‘Aaa’ Rating

Keygent Advises on $60 million GO Bond Issuance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and Secures ‘Aaa’ Rating

The Santa Monica LOOKOUT published the article titled, “Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
School District Receives Prime Bond Rating
,” which quoted Keygent’s Managing
Director, Anthony Hsieh. Keygent advised Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
on a $60 million general obligation bond financing as the third issuance of its Measure
ES authorization.

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Keygent LLC Ranked Among Top California Education Municipal Advisors in 2016

Keygent LLC Ranked Among Top California Education Municipal Advisors in 2016

Keygent LLC Ranked Among Top California Education Municipal Advisors in 2016 Keygent LLC (“Keygent”) completed 39 California K-14 municipal bond financings totaling $1,896.4 billion in 2016, according to Thomson Reuters. Keygent is proud to serve California public education as an independent financial advisor.

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What Are California Education General Obligation Bonds?

What Are California Education General Obligation Bonds?

California school and community college districts frequently issue general obligation bonds (“GO Bonds”) to finance their large capital projects such as construction, modernization, renovation or equipping of educational facilities. GO Bonds must be approved by voters within district boundaries. Voters approve the total amount of bonds that can be issued (the authorization amount) and what the funds can be spent on (the project list). 

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