World Bank Issues $500M SOFR-Linked Floating Rate Bond

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2023 - The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 500 million Sustainable Development Bond linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) maturing on October 4, 2030.

The 7-year SOFR-index linked note pays a coupon of Compounded SOFR + 46 basis points. The lead managers for the transaction are BMO Capital Markets, National Bank of Canada Financial, and HSBC. The bond will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Investor Distribution

By Investor Type

By Region

Banks/Bank Treasuries/Corporates

85%

Europe/Middle East/Africa

56%

Asset Managers/Insurance/Pension Funds

15%

Americas

44%

Transaction Summary

Issuer:

World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)

Issuer rating:

Aaa / AAA (Moody's/S&P)

Amount:

USD 500,000,000

Settlement date:

October 4, 2023

Maturity date:

October 4, 2030

Coupon:

Compounded SOFR + 46 bps

Coupon payment dates:

October 4, January 4, April 4, July 4.

Issue Price:

100.00%

Denomination:

USD 1,000

ISIN:

US459058KX08

Clearing systems:

Fedwire, Euroclear, Clearstream

Listing

Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Joint lead managers:

BMO Capital Markets, National Bank of Canada Financial, and HSBC

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