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Published on 1/21/2016 in the Prospect News Agency DailyProspect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: World Bank sells $4.5 billion 1.25% 3.5-year notes to yield mid-swaps plus 26 bps

By Aleesia Forni

New York, Jan. 21 – International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) priced $4.5 billion of 1.25% 3.5-year global bonds (Aaa/AAA) on Thursday at mid-swaps plus 26 basis points, or Treasuries plus 34.7 bps, according to a market source and a company news release.

Pricing was at 99.517 to yield 1.392%.

The notes sold at the tight end of price guidance.

Bookrunners were Barclays, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Nomura and TD Securities.

World Bank is based in Washington, D.C.

Issuer:International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Amount:$4.5 billion
Description:Global bonds
Maturity:July 26, 2019
Bookrunners:Barclays, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Nomura, TD Securities
Coupon:1.25%
Price:99.517
Yield:1.392%
Spread:Mid-swaps plus 26 bps, or Treasuries plus 34.7 bps
Trade date:Jan. 21
Settlement date:Jan. 28
Ratings:Moody’s: Aaa
Standard & Poor’s: AAA
Price guidance:Mid-swaps plus 27 bps area

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