EBRD issues EUR 1 bn green bond: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) issued a EUR 1 bn 7-year benchmark bond — its largest green bond transaction to date, according to a statement published last week. The green bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange's Regulated Market and the Luxembourg Green Exchange. The final order book closed with orders exceeding EUR 2.7 bn from over 70 investors.

The details: The bond pays an annual coupon of 2.875% with a re-offer yield of 2.898%, equivalent to a spread of 47.5 bps above the current German Government Bond (DBR) with a coupon of 0%, the statement adds. The proceeds from this issuance will support EBRD’s Environmental Sustainability Program, funding projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, water management, waste management, and pollution prevention and control.

Advisors: The transaction was jointly managed by BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole CIB, and NatWest Markets.

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