The 6% notes are due 2035

Davis Polk advised the representatives and joint book-running managers of an SEC-registered offering by Black Hills Corporation of $450 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.000% senior notes due 2035.

Black Hills Corp. is a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The Davis Polk capital markets team included partner Derek Dostal, counsel John H. Runne and associate Jilly Fox. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.