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Published on 5/26/2020 in the Prospect News Green Finance Daily.

New Issue: Southern Water sells £825 million of sustainable bonds in two parts

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., May 26 – Southern Water Services (Finance) Ltd. priced £825 million of sustainable bonds (Baa3/BBB+/BBB+) in two parts, according to a press release.

The company priced £375 million of 2.375% subclass A12 bonds due 2028 at 99.18 and £450 million of 3% subclass A13 bonds due 2037 at 99.094.

Banco Santander SA, HSBC Bank plc, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc and NatWest Markets plc were the bookrunners.

The notes are guaranteed by Southern Water Services Ltd., SWS Holdings Ltd. and SWS Group Holdings Ltd.

Proceeds will be used for financing or refinancing of or investment in eligible sustainable investments.

The company is a subsidiary of Worthing, England-based Southern Water Services Ltd.

Issuer:Southern Water Services (Finance) Ltd.
Guarantors:Southern Water Services Ltd., SWS Holdings Ltd. and SWS Group Holdings Ltd.
Description:Subclass A12 and A13 sustainable bonds
Amount:£825 million
Bookrunners:Banco Santander SA, HSBC Bank plc, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc, and NatWest Markets plc
Announcement date:May 26
Settlement date:May 28
Ratings:Moody’s: Baa3
S&P: BBB+
Fitch: BBB+
2028 bonds
Amount:£375 million
Maturity:2028
Coupon:2.375%
Price:99.18
Yield:2.489%
Call:On any interest payment date at par plus interest
2037 bonds
Amount:£450 million
Maturity:2037
Coupon:3%
Price:99.094
Yield:3.069%
Call:On any interest payment date at par plus interest

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