DULLES, VA--(Marketwire - Oct 17, 2012) - On Oct. 16, 2012, the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) (NYSE: [ NRU ]) (NYSE: [ NRC ]) issued approximately $379 million aggregate principal amount of its new 4.023-percent Collateral Trust Bonds (CTBs) due Nov. 1, 2032, in exchange for approximately $340 million aggregate principal amount of its previously issued 8-percent Medium Term Notes (MTNs), Series C, due 2032. In addition to the new CTBs, exchanging holders received an approximately $133 million aggregate cash payment representing additional consideration for the exchange, and an additional cash payment representing accrued and unpaid interest on the MTNs.

CFC estimates the transaction will result in the savings of approximately 100 basis points on the $340 million of debt exchanged, which -- based on certain funding costs and other assumptions -- is expected to save CFC an estimated $35 million in aggregate interest costs over a 20-year term.

"We are very pleased with the results of this debt exchange," CFC Senior Vice President and Treasurer Andrew Don said. "The combination of the current low interest rate environment, as well as compression in credit spreads, presented an opportunity to pursue the exchange. The end result is the opportunity to reduce interest expense over the next two decades."

The exchange offer commenced on Sept. 11, 2012, and expired on Oct. 9, 2012. Participation in the exchange offer was limited to eligible holders of the MTNs.

About CFC
The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) is a nonprofit finance cooperative created and owned by America's electric cooperative network. With approximately $20 billion in assets, CFC is committed to providing unparalleled industry expertise, flexibility and responsiveness to serve the needs of its member-owners. CFC can be found online at [ www.nrucfc.coop ].

Forward-Looking Statements
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