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A&O Shearman advises on ICBC's multi branch carbon neutrality themed international green bond issuance
The three-currency, three-series transaction issued under ICBC’s USD20 billion global medium term note programme comprises:
- USD1bn floating rate bonds due 2027 by ICBC Hong Kong Branch;
- CNY3bn (approximately USD410m) 2.88% bonds due 2027 by ICBC Singapore Branch;
- EUR300m (approximately USD326m) 3.697% bonds due 2027 by ICBC London Branch
The net proceeds will be used to finance and/ or refinance eligible green assets, which promote environmental protection, sustainable economic development, and combat climate change. The bonds will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Singapore Stock Exchange, and the London Stock Exchange.
The A&O Shearman team was led by partners Agnes Tsang and Aloysius Tan, with support from Gordon Ng, Celine Sim, Nick Yap, Sheryl Tan and Rachel Cheung.
For further information, please contact Grace Zhang at grace.zhang@aoshearman.com or on +852 2974 6914.
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