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Published on 1/20/2023 in the Prospect News Emerging Markets Daily.

New Issue: Israel Discount Bank sells $800 million 5 3/8% five-year notes

By William Gullotti and Cristal Cody

Buffalo, N.Y., Jan. 20 – Israel Discount Bank Ltd. sold $800 million of 5 3/8% five-year notes (A2//A) on Thursday at a spread of 190 basis points over Treasuries, according to a market source.

Initial price talk was in the Treasuries plus 220 bps area, although guidance was later tightened to Treasuries plus 200 bps.

Citigroup, Barclays and Jefferies are bookrunners for the Rule 144A and Regulation S deal.

As previously reported, the notes were marketed via investor calls on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The issuer is a retail bank, commercial bank, private bank and financial services company with headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Issuer:Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
Amount:$800 million
Issue:Notes
Maturity:Jan. 26, 2028
Bookrunners:Citigroup, Barclays and Jefferies
Coupon:5 3/8%
Spread:Treasuries plus 190 bps
Trade date:Jan. 19
Ratings:Moody’s: A2
Fitch: A
Distribution:Rule 144A and Regulation S
Price guidance:Treasuries plus 220 bps area, later tightened to 200 bps

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