EKSPORTFINANS, Norway's export credit agency, will next week launch a benchmark bond for at least $500m equivalent. The transaction could be denominated in dollars or euros and a decision regarding the currency and maturity is expected today (Friday). "The message from the investor meetings is that there is a preference for either a five year dollar transaction or a 10 year euro offering," Anders Bruun-Olsen, senior vice president responsible for funding at Eksportfinans told Euroweek. "We will decide closer to launch depending on market conditions and what gives us the best reception."
January 08, 1999