Hunton & Williams LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Westar Energy, Inc. of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of first mortgage bonds due 2027. 

Westar Energy, Inc. provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services to approximately 704,000 customers in central and northeastern Kansas, including the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina and Hutchinson. Kansas Gas and Electric Company, Westar Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary, provides these services in south-central and southeastern Kansas, including the city of Wichita.

The Hunton & Williams team included Steve Friend, Christina Kwon and Patrick Jamieson. Cary Tolley and Anna Page provided tax advice.