Cases & Deals

EDF raises CHF310 million in two tranches of senior green bonds

Client(s) EDF (Electricité de France)

Jones Day represented EDF (Electricité de France) in connection with its senior multi-tranche green bond issue for a nominal amount of CHF310 million, consisting of (i) CHF155 million bond, with a five-year maturity and a 1.5650% fixed coupon; and (ii) CHF155 million bond, with an eight-year maturity and a 1.7425% fixed coupon. An amount equal to the net proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance and/or refinance investments as defined in EDF’s Green Financing Framework and aligned with the European taxonomy to renewable energy and hydro power projects.