SCA Hygiene AB has today, under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program, raised EUR 2 billion at an average interest rate of 0.98%. The bonds have been issued in four tranches as seen below:
| Tenor | Amount | Re-offer yield | Margin over mid-swaps |
| 20 months | EUR 300m | -0.01% per year | +13 basis points |
| 5 years | EUR 600m | 0.71% per year | +45 basis points |
| 7 years | EUR 600m | 1.16% per year | +65 basis points |
| 10 years | EUR 500m | 1.68% per year | +83 basis points |
The bond issue was oversubscribed and the bonds were placed with 150 international investors.
The bond will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The purpose of the transaction is to finance the acquisition of BSN medical which is expected to be closed during the second quarter 2017.
BNP Paribas, Citi, Credit Agricole, Deutsche Bank and NatWest Markets acted as joint active bookrunners for the transaction.
For additional information please contact:
Johan Karlsson, Vice President Investor Relations, 46 (0)8 788 51 30
Karl Stoltz, Media Relations Manager, 46 (0)8 788 51 55