DULLES, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 22, 2013) -  The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) (NYSE: [ NRU ]) (NYSE: [ NRC ]) has announced that on May 24, 2013, it will redeem all of its 6.1% Subordinated Notes due 2044 and all of its 5.95% Subordinated Notes due 2045.

The Subordinated Notes due 2044 will be redeemed at their redemption price of 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. As of April 22, 2013, approximately $88.2 million aggregate principal amount of such notes remained outstanding. 

The Subordinated Notes due 2045 will be redeemed at their redemption price of 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. As of April 22, 2013, approximately $98.24 million aggregate principal amount of such notes remained outstanding.

The notice of redemption containing the information required by the terms of the indenture governing the notes will be sent to registered holders of the notes on April 24, 2013. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will act as redemption agent and U.S. Bank National Association will act as paying agent for the redeemed notes.

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 $21 billion in assets, CFC is committed to providing unparalleled industry expertise, flexibility and responsiveness to serve the needs of its member-owners.

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