AREVA launches a new 10-year bond issue of 750 million euros

AREVA launched and priced today a 750 million euros bond issue due on March 22, 2021 (10-year maturity) with an annual coupon of 3.5%.

Demand rapidly reached an amount close to 2 billion euros, leading to the anticipated closure of the order book.

This bond issue completes the 7-year and the 15-year tranches issued on September 11, 2009 and the 10-year tranche issued on October 23, 2009 for a total amount of 3 billion euros.

It secures the long-term financing needs of the group while benefiting from exceptional market conditions.

AREVA is rated “BBB+” by Standard and Poor’s with a “stable” outlook.

BBVA, Citi and Royal Bank of Scotland acted as bookrunner for this bond issue.