29.06.2010
Today, on 29 June 2010, Finnvera has issued a fixed-rate bond of 800 million Norwegian crowns (equalling about 101.5 million euros) that will mature in 2015. The bond has been converted to euros by means of an interest rate and currency swap agreed with Danske Bank A/S. Both the bond and the derivative instrument are secured by a guarantee granted by the State of Finland.
An application will be made to have the bond quoted on the ABM list of the Oslo Stock Exchange. The arrangement is part of Finnvera’s normal acquisition of funds.
Additional information:
Ulla Hagman, Senior Vice President, Finances and IT, tel. +358 20 460 7409
Riitta Martikainen, Manager, Treasury, tel. +358 20 460 3355
Finnvera's customers can submit applications for business financing safely and securely by using Finnvera plc's Online Services.
Telephone service is available from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Finnvera provides financing for the start, growth and internationalisation of enterprises and guarantees against risks arising from exports. Finnvera strengthens the operating potential and competitiveness of Finnish enterprises by offering loans, domestic guarantees, venture capital investments, export credit guarantees and other services associated with the financing of exports. The risks included in financing are shared between Finnvera and other providers of financing.
Finnvera is a specialised financing company owned by the State of Finland and it is the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland.
