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Published on 9/15/2020 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $2 billion of 2.013% fixed-to-floaters due 2028 at 155 bps over Treasuries

By Cristal Cody

Tupelo, Miss., Sept. 15 – HSBC Holdings plc priced $2 billion of 2.013% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due Sept. 22, 2028 (A2/A-/A+) on Tuesday at a spread of Treasuries plus 155 basis points, according to a market source.

Initial price talk was in the 170 bps to 175 bps over Treasuries area.

The coupon will reset to a floating rate of SOFR plus 173.2 bps after the initial fixed-rate period.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. was the bookrunner.

Proceeds will be used to fund a tender offer started on Tuesday. Any remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

The banking and financial services group is based in London.

Issuer:HSBC Holdings plc
Amount:$2 billion
Description:Fixed-to-floating rate senior notes
Maturity:Sept. 22, 2028
Bookrunner:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Coupon:2.013%; resets to floating rate of SOFR plus 173.2 bps
Spread:Treasuries plus 155 bps
Trade date:Sept. 15
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
S&P: A-
Fitch: A+
Distribution:SEC registered
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 170 bps-175 bps area

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