Amsterdam – 12 June 2014 – Euronext today announced that FMO, the Dutch development bank, listed its USD 500 Million Euro Medium Term Notes on Euronext Amsterdam (ISIN XS1075175619).
The floating rate notes, called ‘NFMO FRN% 12JUN2014-17‘, have a nominal value of USD 1000, an issue price of 100% and will mature on June 12, 2017.
“The listing of these notes is a welcome addition to the range of financial instruments we list at Euronext. Increasingly, corporations and institutions like the FMO look to Euronext to list a broad range of financial instruments and help them reach their financial objectives. It reaffirms our role as capital-raising centre,”said Anne Louise Metz, Head of Listing Euronext Amsterdam.
"The transaction attracted very strong demand from the outset with a wide range of investors expressing interest early in the process. Over 25 investors participated with more than half new investors for FMO, highlighting our growing presence and investor base in the international capital markets",said Mr. Huib-Jan de Ruijter, Financial Markets Director at FMO.
FMO, The Netherlands Development Finance Company, supports sustainable private sector growth in developing and emerging markets by investing in ambitious entrepreneurs. FMO believes a strong private sector leads to economic and social development, empowering people to employ their skills and improve their quality of life. FMO is 51% government owned, with strong government support via its support agreement with the Dutch state.