Commentary & Deal Flow

The Republic of Slovenia / Slovenia Government International Bond (SLOVEN), rated A3 (stable) / AA- (stable) / A (stable), US$1bn 144A/Reg S (Cat 1) 10y due 9/19/33. Barc/BNP/Citi/DB/GSBE/JPM as Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners. List LSE. English Law. UOP: general funding purposes. Pricing 9/12. Settle 9/19.

IPTs: T+100 area.

GUIDANCE: T+90 area. IOIs > $2.2bn (incl $200mm JLM). Books subject @ 14:30Ldn/09:30NY.

LAUNCHED: $1bn 10y at T+80. Books >$3.85bn (incl $200mm JLM).

PRICED: $1bn 5.00% 9/19/33 99.332 5.086% T+80.