意大利联合圣保罗Raises €2.5B

意大利联合圣保罗has raised €2.5 billion through an Obbligazioni Bancarie Garantite (OBG) issue.The bond, which carries a coupon rate of 4.375%, is due to mature on Aug. 16, 2011. The bond is not offered to the Italian retail market but is distributed to institutional investors and financial institutions and will be listed on theLuxembourg Stock Exchange.

Settlement of the fixed rate issue under the €20 billion OBG program backed by mortgages assigned by Intesa Sanpaolo, is due on Feb. 16, 2011. The bankinggroup appointedBanca IMI,Barclays Capital,Deutsche Bank,NatixisandUBS Investment Bankas joint lead managers for the placement of the bond.

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