Canada's Manulife launches benchmark Singapore dollar Tier-2 bond at about 3.20%

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- Canadian insurer Manulife Financial Corp MFC.TO has launched a 10-year Singapore dollar-denominated subordinated Tier-2 bond with a non-call period of five years, according to a term sheet on Tuesday.


Here are a few details:

  • The initial price guidance for the offering was set at about 3.20%, according to the term sheet.

  • While the exact deal size was not disclosed, the issuance is expected to be benchmark-sized, the sheet showed.

  • The notes will be callable from June 4, 2031, subject to regulatory approval, and are expected to receive an A- rating by S&P Global Ratings.

  • Proceeds from the bond sale will be used for general corporate purposes, including investments in subsidiaries and potential future redemptions of existing securities.

  • DBS DBSM.SI, HSBC HSBA.L and Standard Chartered STAN.L are the joint lead managers and bookrunners.