Paris, 16 october 2012
CNP Assurances has placed USD 500 million worth of perpetual subordinated notes, mainly with Asian investors.
Launched after a roadshow in Asia revealed a high level of investor interest, the issue was 20 times over-subscribed with €10 billion in orders received from 160 investors.
The strong demand for the notes among Asian investors demonstrates the bond markets’ confidence in CNP Assurances’ signature. This inaugural US dollar issue, which follows last year’s euro and sterling issues, has created an additional source of finance for the Group. The proceeds will be used to support business growth.
The notes will pay 7.5% interest through 2018, after which the rate will be adjusted every six years based on the 6-year mid swap rate in dollars. They are expected to be rated A- by Standard & Poor’s, using the rating methodology applied to junior debt. The issue will qualify for inclusion in CNP Assurances’ regulatory capital and in Standard & Poor’s calculation of economic capital within the allowed limits.
The prospectus was approved by France's securities regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers, under visa no. 12-489. It is obtainable on request from CNP Assurances, 4 place Raoul Dautry, 75716 Paris Cedex 15, and may be downloaded from the Company’s website (http://www.cnp-finances.fr/) and the AMF website (http://www.amf-france.org/).
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