Latvia launched dual tranche Eurobond taps
Latvia reopened two of its Eurobonds – its 0.375% Eurobond maturing October 7, 2026, increasing the outstanding amount of these bonds by EUR 150 million at a yield of 0.950%, and its 1.375% Eurobond maturing May 16, 2036, increasing the outstanding amount by EUR 200 million at a yield of 1.703%.
Demand for both tranches exceeded issue size by 3.3 times, with more than 120 investors placing orders.
Investors were mainly from Europe (Germany, France, Austria, United Kingdom/Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and other countries).
The Joint Lead Managers were Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs International and Société Générale.
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