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HSBC to Issue Senior Unsecured Bonds in Europe, US

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HSBC (HKG:0005) issued senior unsecured notes under its debt issuance program and an amended indenture agreement, according to Tuesday's London Stock Exchange filings.

The euro-denominated issuance includes 1.25 billion euros of 4.086% fixed-to-floating rate notes due 2036, 1.25 billion euros of 3.553% fixed-to-floating rate notes due 2031, and 1 billion euros of floating rate notes due 2029.

The U.S. dollar issuance comprises $2.25 billion of 4.711% fixed-to-floating rate senior unsecured notes due 2030 and $2.25 billion of 5.208% fixed-to-floating rate senior unsecured notes due 2034.

The euro notes were admitted to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on Tueday, while the U.S. dollar notes will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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