24 Nov, 2021

Renault wraps €500M offering of long 5-year bonds at 2.5%; terms

Renault SA has priced its €500 million offering of long five-year bonds at par to yield 2.5%. CIC, Citi (B&D), Commerzbank, Mizuho and Natixis were lead managers.

Initial price thoughts were given earlier today at 2.625%-2.750%.

Proceeds are earmarked to fund general corporate purposes, and the notes are expected to be rated in line with the issuer rating at BB+ and Ba2 from S&P Global Ratings and Moody's, respectively, according to the banks.

The bonds will be issued off the company's euro medium-term note program and can be redeemed at par, three months prior to maturity. Distribution is Reg-S only and the bonds will feature a short first coupon.

Terms:

Issuer Renault SA
Ratings BB+/Ba2
Amount €500 million
Issue Unsecured (Reg-S only)
Coupon 2.5%
Price 100
Yield 2.5%
Spread MS+254.2 /DBR Feb. 2027+303.8
Maturity June 2, 2027
Call 3-month par call
Trade (date) Nov. 24, 2021
Settle Dec. 2, 2021
Bookrunners CIC, Citi (B&D), Commerzbank, Mizuho and Natixis
Price talk 2.625%-2.750%
Notes MWC at B+50, CUC (75%)