Emirates NBD prices CHF150mln green bond
By Staff Writer
Dubai-based lender Emirates NBD has priced a CHF150 million ($183 million) five-year green bond at SARON mid-swaps plus 115 basis points, landing at the wide end of the initial price guidance of plus 110-115 basis points.
The Swiss franc-denominated issue is structured as a green bond and carries a 1.8675% annual coupon. It was priced at par, resulting in a yield to maturity of 1.8675%.
The deal is Emirates NBD's first Swiss franc bond since it issued a CHF235 million five-year note in January 2018, which was subsequently increased by CHF50 million. The 0.625% bond matured in 2023.
(Writing by Brinda Darasha; editing by Seban Scaria)
brinda.darasha@lseg.com