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Italy Sells €14 Billion of New 15-Year BTP on Record €157 Billion Order Book

Investor demand surged after S&P raised Italy’s outlook to positive.

Overview

  • The bond matures on 1 October 2041 with a 3.95% annual coupon paid semiannually and was issued at 99.990 for a 3.990% gross yield.
  • The Ministry of Economy said orders topped €157 billion against a €14 billion allocation, setting an all-time high for Italian sovereign demand.
  • The syndicated placement was led by BBVA, BofA Securities Europe, Citibank Europe, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, and J.P. Morgan.
  • The €14 billion size is the largest issuance ever for an Italian 15-year tranche.
  • Following institutional allocation, the bond will be available to retail investors on Borsa Italiana’s MOT market.