The investor demand is enough to cover the $5 billion transaction more than twice, sources say
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Esteban Duarte
Solar panels near the Shepard Landfill site in southeast Calgary. Photo by Jim Wells/Postmedia files Canada racked up over $12.3 billion in orders for its first green bond sale, allowing the North American country to price it at cheaper terms than a regular security.
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The investor demand is enough to cover the $5 billion transaction more than twice, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The deal is being priced to yield 0.5 basis points over a Canada bond due in June 2029, said the people, a price advantage — or greenium — of 2 basis points compared to a similar conventional security.
Canada, the world’s fourth largest oil and fifth largest natural gas producer, is pricing the first green bond transaction after a week-long marketing effort at a time when governments and investors worldwide digest the geopolitical consequences of a war pursued by Russia, a major energy supplier.
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The deal’s order book includes $1.25 billion from joint-lead managers, according to people familiar with the matter. A press officer for Canada’s government didn’t provide immediate comment.
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