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Published on 10/15/2019 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Credit Agricole sells $1.5 billion 2.375% senior notes due 2025 at 85 bps spread

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Oct. 15 – Credit Agricole SA (London Branch) sold $1.5 billion of 2.375% senior notes due Jan. 22, 2025 (Aa3/A+/A+) on Tuesday at a spread of Treasuries plus 85 basis points, according to a market source.

The notes priced on the tight side of guidance in the 85 bps to 90 bps spread area.

Initial price talk was in the Treasuries plus 100 bps area.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the active bookrunners.

The London-based bank is a subsidiary of Credit Agricole SA.

Issuer:Credit Agricole SA (London Branch)
Amount:$1.5 billion
Securities:Senior notes
Maturity:Jan. 22, 2025
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets LLC and Wells Fargo Securities LLC
Coupon:2.375%
Spread:Treasuries plus 85 bps
Trade date:Oct. 15
Ratings:Moody’s: Aa3
S&P: A+
Fitch: A+
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 85 bps-90 bps area; initial talk at Treasuries plus 100 bps area

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