SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), operator of a global fleet of 54 communication satellites, has successfully placed a EUR 500 million 5-year Euro bond. The bond, issued by SES Global Americas Holdings GP and guaranteed by SES S.A., was priced today with a coupon of 1.875% (Mid-Swap +73bp). SES is rated Baa2/BBB/BBB (all stable). Proceeds of issuance will be used to refinance existing debt. With this transaction, SES has taken advantage of the current attractive market conditions to further strengthen its liquidity profile and issue a bond with the lowest coupon in the company's history. This is SES’ second approach to the public capital markets this year, following a USD 1 billion dual-tranche transaction under the 144A format in March.
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