A Yen 50 billion (about $394 million) public offering of World Bank bonds in the international capital markets was announced today. The bonds will pay 4.875 percent interest annually. They are priced at 101.25 percent and have a final maturity of five years for a yield of 4.54 percent on a semi-annual coupon equivalent basis. This is the thirteenth issue of Euroyen bonds by the World Bank, formally known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The offering, which is non-callable, is being made through Yamaichi International (Europe) Limited in association with an international group of investment and commercial banks. The bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
