New bond issue: DBS Bank sells USD 1000m in 2017 bonds with 2.350% coupon (press release)
SINGAPORE, 22 FEBRUARY 2012 – DBS Bank Ltd. has today successfully priced the issue of USD 1.0 billion fixed rate senior notes due 28 February 2017 (the "Notes") under DBS Bank Ltd.’s USD15 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme (the “Programme”), updated in October 2011. The Notes will bear a semi-annual fixed coupon of 2.35%. The settlement date of the Notes is expected to be 28 February 2012.
DBS Bank Ltd. has mandated DBS Bank Ltd., Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte. as the Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of the Notes. The Notes have been offered to certain non-U.S. investors outside the United States and to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act inside the United States.
The Notes are rated Aa1 by Moody's Investors Service, AA- by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group and AA- by Fitch Ratings Ltd.
The net proceeds from the issue of Notes will be used for the general business purposes of DBS Group Holdings Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Application will be made to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") for permission to deal in, and for quotation of, the Notes. Admission of the Notes to the Official List of the SGX-ST and quotation of the Notes on the SGX-ST is not to be taken as an indication of the merits of DBS Bank Ltd., the Programme or the Notes.
About DBS
DBS - Living, Breathing Asia
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 200 branches across 15 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is a market leader in Singapore with over four million customers and also has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth, namely, Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's strong capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings that are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, earned it Global Finance's "Safest Bank in Asia" accolade for three consecutive years, in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
DBS provides the full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking activities across Asia and the Middle East. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS also understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. This market insight and regional connectivity have helped to drive the bank’s growth as it sets out to be the Asian bank of choice. The bank believes that building lasting relationships with its customers is an integral part of banking the Asian way.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 18,000 staff, representing over 30 nationalities. For more information, please visit
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Issuer profile:
DBS Bank Limited is a bank incorporated in Singapore. It was previously known as The Development Bank of Singapore Limited, before the present name was adopted in July 2003 to reflect its changing role as a regional bank. The bank was set up in 1968 as a development-financing institution led by the Singapore government. Today, its branches numbering more than 100 can be found island-wide. DBS Bank is the largest bank in South East Asia by assets and among the larger banks in Asia. It has market-dominant positions in consumer banking, treasury and markets, asset management, securities brokerage, equity and debt fund-raising in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Outstanding issues:
6 issue(s) outstanding worth USD 5 650 000 000