Íslandsbanki hf. emitterar obligationer i den nordiska kapitalmarknaden via Pareto Securities AB

Pareto Securities AB har bistått Íslandsbanki hf. med att emittera ett icke-säkerställt, fyraårigt nordiskt obligationslån om totalt SEK 500 miljoner till en ränta om 3mStibor + 4.00 procent. Den genomförda obligationsemissionen var övertecknad och är utställd under Íslandsbankis USD 250 miljoner Global Medium Term Note-program. Obligationslånet, som var det första utanför den Isländska kapitalmarknaden för Íslandsbanki, placerades huvudsakligen i Sverige och Norge och kommer att bli noterat på Irish Stock Exchange.

Birna Einarsdóttir, CEO of Íslandsbanki:

"The issuance of an international bond is the logical next step for Íslandsbanki and the diversification of its funding platforms. Core operations are stable, restructuring is on track and capital and liquidity ratios are very strong. The participation of international investors is a welcome sign of confidence in the work that has been carried out at Íslandsbanki in recent years, and is an endorsement of the direction that the Icelandic economy is taking.

Good access to international capital markets and increased autonomy in funding will ensure Íslandsbanki a competitive advantage in the long term. Firstly, the ability to serve our customers who are engaged in international trade, foreign currency funding will help fulfill one of the key roles for the Bank. Namely, to channel funds for investment and the continued growth of the Icelandic economy. Secondly, this transaction secures an independent source of funding, which will enable Íslandsbanki to repay financing granted at the time of the Bank's foundation in 2008. This represents a clear milestone for us."

För ytterligare information vänligen kontakta Mats Carlsson, 08-402 50 00.