Société Générale
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Aperam, the steel producer headquartered in Luxembourg, has entered the Schuldschein market, on the hunt for at least €100m.
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The first investment grade euro corporate bond since Daimler's €3bn four trancher at the beginning of August appeared on Wednesday morning. E.ON, the Baa2/BBB rated energy company, is in the market with a debut green bond — a benchmark five, and 10.5 year dual tranche deal.
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Big banks and boutiques alike are ramping up operations to boost revenues in France, Europe’s most competitive investment banking market. But is there enough business — and talent — to go around? By David Rothnie. -
Investors hoping for new investment grade corporate bonds this week may be disappointed, as widening spreads and falling equities make the market less tempting for issuers.
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The focus was on costs in the second quarter results of BNP Paribas and Société Générale’s investment banks, announced this week. BNP Paribas managed to keep a lid on expenses and could boast of "positive jaws", but SG took on a big charge from its restructuring.
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Russia's largest producer of anthracite coal, Siberian Anthracite, is expected to complete a loan refinancing in September. The deal will see Sibanthracite switch its existing loan facility from dollars to euros, as bankers offer a number of reasons for the switch, including preventative protection from sanctions and the elimination of operational delays.
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A pair of Middle Eastern credits received large orders for what may be among the last bonds issued before the summer lull.
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An infrequent FIG issuer returned to the medium term note (MTN) market this week to place the second of a pair of identical floating rate notes (FRN) this month. While on Wednesday, another bank brought back a structure that has rarely been seen since the financial crisis, according to one banker.
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Oman came to market on Thursday for a pair of dollar benchmarks, offering initial price thoughts onlookers described as "generous" and gathering a large order book ahead of the opening of the New York market.
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Wanda Sports Group has cut 38% off the size of its live US IPO, having reduced the stock on offer and trimmed price guidance as it confronts investors nervous over their unfamiliarity with the company.
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Oman is set to return to the bond market for the first time in nine months this week. The sovereign has picked banks for five and 10 year dollar benchmarks.
