2025
Sfil group successfully completed its seventh transaction of the year under covered bond format via Caffil, with a volume of EUR 1.25 billion and a short 8 year maturity. Following this latest benchmark transaction of the year, the Sfil group’s 2025 long-term issuance program has been completed for a total amount of EUR 8.6 billion. Caffil may still look at any non-benchmark pre-financing opportunities between now and the end of the year.
In a market context characterized by high volatility, this transaction was met with particularly strong demand, with participation from 105 different investors. The total order book reached EUR 4.2 billion, corresponding to a subscription rate of x3.4.
The rate for this transaction is set at 61 basis points above the swap curve, equivalent to 1 basis point above the OAT with a comparable maturity.
Transaction details Caffil – Covered Bonds EUR 1.25 billion / Maturity : May 24th 2033 Coupon : 3% Spread : mid-swaps +61 bp / OAT +1 bp Bookrunners: BBVA, Citigroup, HSBC, LBBW, Natixis, Société Générale CIB | |||
Geographic distribution: | Distribution by investor type: | ||
Germany / Austria | 20% | Investment Managers | 40% |
France | 15% | Banks | 37% |
Nordics | 13% | Central banks and Official institutions | 16% |
UK | 12% | Insurance | 7% |
Italy | 10% | ||
Iberian Peninsula | 8% | ||
Middle-East / Africa | 8% | ||
Benelux | 6% | ||
Asia | 3% | ||
Central Europe | 2% | ||
Switzerland | 2% | ||
Others | 1% |
“We are very pleased with the warm reception given by the market to our 7th public issuance, which reflects the confidence from international investors. This operation helps to cover our funding needs for 2025, with a total of seven successful benchmark transactions representing a volume of EUR 8.6 billion. I would like to thank our investors for their renewed trust, with 275 of them active in Sfil and Caffil issuances this year”. Philippe Mills, CEO of Sfil and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Caffil