OLO 45 Official launch

OLO 45 Official launch

The EURO 5 billion OLO 45 benchmark issue, maturing 28th March, 2010, is now launched for the KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, rated Aa1/AA+. ISIN BE0000305145. The bond will be priced tomorrow before 12 Brussels time. Joint leads and books are BNP Paribas, Dexia and Nomura . 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 19th. Short first coupon. Fees total 10 cts split 2,5 cts m+u, 7,5 cts selling. Listing Brussels. Belgian law. No XD, no NP. FM2 (with prior consultation with the issuer) applies. IPMA/FSA Stabilisation