This transaction, which has been largely oversubscribed, enables the Group to issue the bond on terms that remain favourable in the current tough environment. With this bond, the Group enhances its cash position and increases its debt maturity profile.
The details of the issuance are the following:
| Amount | €500 million |
| Maturity | April 9, 2017 |
| Coupon | 1.00% |
| Implied rate | 1.086% |
