World Bank Prices USD 500 Million SOFR-Linked Floating Rate Bond

WASHINGTON  – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 500 million Sustainable Development Bond linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) maturing on October 4, 2030.

The 7-year SOFR-index linked note pays a coupon of Compounded SOFR + 46 basis points. The lead managers for the transaction are BMO Capital Markets, National Bank of Canada Financial, and HSBC. The bond will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Investor Distribution

By Investor Type By Region
Banks/Bank Treasuries/Corporates 85% Europe/Middle East/Africa 56%
Asset Managers/Insurance/Pension Funds 15% Americas 44%

Transaction Summary

Issuer: World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
Issuer rating: Aaa / AAA (Moody’s/S&P)
Amount: USD 500,000,000
Settlement date: October 4, 2023
Maturity date: October 4, 2030
Coupon: Compounded SOFR + 46 bps
Coupon payment dates: October 4, January 4, April 4, July 4.
Issue Price: 100.00%
Denomination: USD 1,000
ISIN: US459058KX08
Clearing systems: Fedwire, Euroclear, Clearstream
Listing Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Joint lead managers: BMO Capital Markets, National Bank of Canada Financial, and HSBC