Municipality Finance issues a EUR 1 billion green benchmark under its MTN programme

Core Points - Municipality Finance Plc has issued a EUR 1 billion green benchmark with a fixed interest rate of 2.625% per annum, maturing on 14 June 2032 [1] - The benchmark is part of MuniFin's EUR 50 billion debt issuance program and is expected to commence public trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange on 10 June 2025 [2] - The joint lead managers for this benchmark issue include Danske Bank A/S, DZ BANK AG, J.P. Morgan SE, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB [3] Company Overview - Municipality Finance Plc is one of Finland's largest credit institutions, with a balance sheet exceeding EUR 53 billion, owned by Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva, and the State of Finland [4] - The company focuses on environmentally and socially responsible investments, providing loans for projects such as public transportation, sustainable buildings, and healthcare facilities [5] - MuniFin operates in a global business environment and is recognized as the first Finnish issuer of green and social bonds, with funding guaranteed by the Municipal Guarantee Board [6]