On 22 June 2023: EDF (AA stable JCR / BBB stable S&P / Baa1 stable Moody’s / BBB+ stable Fitch) successfully priced a senior Samurai bond issuance in 4 tranches for a nominal amount of ¥33 billion:
- ¥25.3 billion bond, with a 5-year maturity and a 1.059% fixed coupon;
- ¥2.2 billion bond, with a 7-year maturity and a 1.355% fixed coupon;
- ¥4.4 billion bond, with a 10-year maturity and a 1.695% fixed coupon.
- ¥1.1 billion bond, with a 20-year maturity and a 2.328% fixed coupon.
These transactions enable the Group to further strengthen the structure of its balance sheet, as well as refinance upcoming maturities. This transaction with a number of Japanese investors further contributes towards the Group’s investor base diversification policy.