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Published on 6/19/2015 in the Prospect News Green Finance Daily and Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: World Bank prices $50 million green bonds linked to iStoxx Europe ESG

By Angela McDaniels

Tacoma, Wash., June 19 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) priced $50 million of 0% green bonds due July 3, 2025 linked to the iStoxx Europe ESG Select 30 index, according to a bank news release.

The bonds are being offered to institutional investors in Europe.

The payout at maturity will be par plus a supplemental payment amount linked to the performance of the index multiplied by a participation rate.

Further details were not disclosed.

Proceeds will be used for projects seeking to mitigate climate change or help affected people adapt to it.

The issuer is based in Washington, D.C.

Issuer:International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Issue:Green bonds
Underlying index:iStoxx Europe ESG Select 30 index
Amount:$50 million
Maturity:July 3, 2025
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus supplemental payment amount linked to performance of index multiplied by participation rate
Pricing date:June 18
Settlement date:July 3
Lead manager:J.P. Morgan Securities plc
Listing:Luxembourg Stock Exchange

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