OREANDA-NEWS. On 13 May 2009 was announced, that Absolut Bank repaid issue of Eurobonds in full in compliance with primary conditions of Eurobond placement (Loan Participation Notes, ISIN XS0249283143). The bonds were issued in April-May 2006 in the total amount of USD200 mln. at 8.75% coupon rate with maturity of 3 years.

Arranger of the placement was Merrill Lynch bank. The main trading floor for Absolut Bank Eurobonds was London Stock Exchange. Some time ago Absolut Bank made an early buy-out of part of the bonds in the amount exceeding USD23 mln. at nominal value, and the whole issue amount was reduced to USD176.725 mln. in January 2009.