Nordea Bank Abp priced a $1.25 billion, fixed-rate Additional Tier 1 convertible bond as part of its medium-term note program.
The notes, which were fully subscribed via private placement and will be issued at a price of 100%, will carry a coupon of 6.625% until the first reset date of March 26, 2026, after which the coupon will be reset every five years.
It will convert into shares in Nordea if the bank's common equity Tier 1 ratio falls below 5.125%, and the settlement is due March 26.
The company said the notes will help it to retain its capital position and to leverage market conditions.