15.11.2007
On 15 November 2007, Finnvera plc issued a bond of 700 million Norwegian crowns, which will mature in 2013. The State of Finland has granted an absolute guarantee as security for the bond.
The bond has been converted into euros by means of an interest rate and currency swap with DnB NOR Bank ASA. The arrangement is part of Finnvera’s normal acquisition of funds.
For further information:
Riitta Martikainen, Manager, Treasury, tel. +358 20 460 3355
Ulla Hagman, Senior Vice President, Finances and IT, tel. +358 20 460 7409
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.
