ICICI Bank Raises USD 1 Billion via Senior Unsecured Notes
ICICI Bank has priced USD 1 billion in Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes under its USD 7.5 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The 5-year notes carry a 5.410% coupon and are rated Baa3/BBB by Moody's/S&P. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Raising USD 1 billion will bolster the bank's capital base and support its general corporate purposes, potentially enhancing its lending capacity and financial flexibility. The impact is considered medium as it's a routine fundraising activity for a bank of this size.
The successful issuance of USD 1 billion in senior unsecured notes at a fixed rate indicates strong market confidence and access to funding for the bank.
ICICI Bank Limited, through its IFSC Banking Unit, has successfully priced USD 1 billion in Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes. The issuance is part of the Bank's USD 7.5 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The notes carry a coupon of 5.410% and will mature in five years on August 27, 2031. Interest will be paid semi-annually on February 27 and August 27 each year. Moody's Ratings has assigned a 'Baa3' rating, and S&P Global Ratings has assigned a 'BBB' rating to these notes. The net proceeds from this issuance will be utilized for the Bank's general corporate purposes, adhering to relevant regulatory guidelines. The notes are proposed to be listed on the Global Securities Market of India International Exchange IFSC Limited, the Debt Securities Market of NSE IFSC Limited, and SGX-ST.
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