OLO 58 Official Launch

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

The EURO 5 billion OLO 58 benchmark issue, maturing 28th September, 2020 is now launched for the KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, rated Aa1/AA+. ISIN BE0000318270.

The bond will be priced later today, to yield 30 bps over Mid-swaps. 

Joint leads and books are BNP Paribas Fortis, Calyon, HSBC and RBS.

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 19th January, 2010. Short first coupon Listing Brussels. Belgian law.  No XD, no NP.  
FM2 (with prior consultation with the issuer) applies.