OLO 52 Official Launch

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

The EURO 4 billion OLO52 benchmark issue, maturing 28th March, 2018 is now launched for the KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, rated Aa1/AA+. ISIN BE0000312216.
 
The bond will be priced later today, to yield 30bps over the DBR 4% due Jan 2018. Joint leads and books are Citi, Fortis, HSBC and UBS Investment Bank.
 
A Co-Lead group consisting of primary dealers in Belgian Government securities and a selling group consisting of recognized dealers in Belgian Government securities are being formed.
 
Payment date January 29th, 2008. Short first coupon. Fees total 15cts. Listing Brussels. Belgian law. No XD, no NP. FM2 (with prior consultation with the issuer) applies.