Renault Raises ¥210B Via Retail Bond

  • Renault ADR RNLSY has issued a ¥210 billion (€1.4 billion) bond which will mature in December 2026, carrying a coupon of 2.80%.
  • This represents Renault Group’s first-ever issuance of retail bond targeted to individuals and stands as the second-largest public offering of Samurai bonds for individuals.
  • The final order book amounted to close to ¥300 billion.
  • The issuance allows Renault to seize attractive market conditions, aligned with the European bond market, for general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of some of its upcoming maturities.
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  • It also diversifies the maturity profile of the French car maker’s outstanding Samurai bonds. 
  • It is Renault’s second bond issue in the public Samurai bond format this year, following the July 2022 issue.
  • “After more than two decades being active on the Japanese bond market, this retail bond allows us to further expand our broad investor base,” said CFO Thierry Piéton.
  • “We are very proud to be the first Corporate issuer (i.e., excluding financial institutions) to provide a Samurai bond dedicated to retail investors.”
  • Price Action: RNLSY shares traded lower by 3.95% at $6.56 on the last check Thursday.
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