Rome 16th November 2017
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane SpA (“FS” or “FS Italiane”), rated BBB/BBB (S&P/Fitch), has mandated Crédit Agricole CIB and HSBC to arrange a series of fixed income investor meetings, commencing on Wednesday 22nd November 2017, with the purpose of introducing its Green Bond Framework. Crédit Agricole CIB and HSBC are acting in their capacity as Joint Structuring Green Advisors.
The meetings are to be scheduled as follows:
An issuance of Euro-denominated, Reg S, Senior Notes, in bearer form, with a benchmark size and a maturity in the range of 6–10 years may follow, subject to market conditions. The Notes will be issued off FS’ EMTN Programme and are expected to be listed and admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange.
FS Italiane will appoint the Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of the Notes pursuant to an RFP which will be launched at the end of the roadshow.
Relevant stabilisation regulations including FCA/ICMA will apply.