SalMar tap issues added NOK500m of new green bond at 3MN+135bp

SalMar tap issues added NOK500m of new green bond at 3MN+135bp

SalMar ASA, a Norwegian company rated BBB+/Negative by Nordic Credit Rating, has announced the issuance of an additional NOK 500 million in green bonds. The new bonds are part of the company's ongoing green financing efforts and are structured as a 7-year floating rate tranche.

The bonds are priced at a floating rate of 3mN+135bps per annum, with an application for listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The settlement date is set for 22 August 2025 [1]. The transaction is subject to market conditions and is being managed by Nordea, Danske Bank, DNB, and SEB as Joint Lead Managers.

This issuance follows SalMar's earlier announcement of a NOK 1,000 million 8-year fixed tranche and a NOK 500 million 7-year floating rate tranche, both priced at 5.15% and 3mN+135bps respectively [1]. The company is considering additional bond issuances to support its green initiatives.

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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/salmar-mandate-announcement-additional-green-080000118.html