Finnvera issued a EUR 1 billion ten year bond

The date of the issue was 2nd April 2019. The transaction maturing in April 2029 represents Finnvera’s first benchmark bond issue this year.

More than 90 investors participated and the size of the orderbook was in excess of EUR 2.8 billion.

Lead managers for the issue were Credit Agricole CIB, Danske Bank, Deutsche Bank, Nordea and TD Securities.

The bond was issued under Finnvera’s EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) programme. Bonds issued under the programme are guaranteed by the Republic of Finland and their rating corresponds to the rating assigned to the Republic of Finland for its long-term liabilities. The rating given by Moody’s to Finnvera is Aa1 and that given by Standard & Poor’s is AA+.

Additional information:
Ulla Hagman, CFO, tel. +358 29 460 2458
Jukka-Pekka Holopainen, Head of Treasury, tel. +358 29 460 2838