Slovenia Successfully Closes US$3.5bn Dual-Tranche Bond Issue

Ljubljana, 2 May - Slovenia secured US$3.5bn on international markets, concluding a dual-tranche dollar-denominated bond issue on Thursday. The high investors' interest despite Tuesday's two-notch downgrade by Moody's priced the issue below initial guidance, at 4.75% for 5-year coupons and 5.85% for 10-year coupons.