/KASE, January 29, 2025/ – ForteBank JSC (KASE ticker – ASBN) has
announced the following:
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January 28, 2025
ForteBank, JSC announces the successful placement of Eurobonds in the amount
of USD 400 mln with 5 years tenor. International rating agencies are expected to
assign the issue the following ratings: Fitch (BB) / Moody's (Ba3). The issue
will carry a coupon of 7.75%.
This placement was the first issue of Eurobonds from Kazakhstan private banks
for the last 12 years and the first issuance in the modern history of ForteBank.
The placement of Eurobonds was a significant step in the execution of the Bank's
strategy aimed at strengthening its position in international financial markets
and expanding financing opportunities. The raised funds will be used to support
the Bank's strategic initiatives and lending to the real sector of Kazakhstan's
economy.
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The full version of the press release in Kazakh, Russian and English is
available at –
https://kase.kz/files/emitters/ASBN/asbn_relizs_280125_1.pdf
[2025-01-29]