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Published on 6/28/2023 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Credit Agricole sells $2.5 billion notes in three parts, one floating

By William Gullotti and Cristal Cody

Buffalo, N.Y., June 28 – Credit Agricole SA priced $2.5 billion of notes in three tranches due 2026 and 2033 on Tuesday, according to information provided by a market source.

The first tranche of notes due 2026 totals $500 million, bearing interest at SOFR plus 129 basis points.

The second tranche due 2026, totaling $1.25 billion and carrying a 5.589% coupon, priced at a spread of 120 bps over Treasuries. Initial talk for the fixed-rate tranche was in the Treasuries plus 145 bps area.

The bank priced the $750 million tranche of 5.514% notes due 2033 at Treasuries plus 175 bps, tight to initial talk in the Treasuries plus 200 bps area.

Credit Agricole CIB, BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and SMBC Nikko were the bookrunners.

Credit Agricole is an investment banking company based in Montrouge, France.

Issuer:Credit Agricole SA
Amount:$2.5 billion
Issue:Notes
Bookrunner:Credit Agricole CIB, BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and SMBC Nikko
Trade date:June 27
2026 floaters
Amount:$500 million
Maturity:July 5, 2026
Coupon:SOFR plus 129 bps
Initial talk:SOFR plus equivalent
2026 notes
Amount:$1.25 billion
Maturity:July 5, 2026
Coupon:5.589%
Spread:Treasuries plus 120 bps
Initial talk:Treasuries plus 145 bps area
2033 notes
Amount:$750 million
Maturity:July 5, 2033
Coupon:5.514%
Spread:Treasuries plus 175 bps
Initial talk:Treasuries plus 200 bps area

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