DBS Group Holdings Ltd prices its inaugural EUR Tier 2 offering

Singapore, Regional.05 Apr 2018
Singapore, Regional, 05 Apr 2018 - DBS Group Holdings Ltd (“DBSH”) has successfully priced the issue of EUR 600,000,000 1.50% Subordinated Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) under its USD 30 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme (the “Programme”). This is DBSH’s inaugural EUR-denominated Tier 2 capital issuance, pursuant to the requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Said DBS CFO Chng Sok Hui, “The positive response from the European investor base is a tremendous vote of confidence. The strategic importance of such a large pool of new investors is significant, and we value the trust they have placed in us.”

The Notes will bear a fixed coupon of 1.50% per annum. If the Notes are not redeemed on 11 April 2023, the interest rate from that date will be reset to a fixed rate equal to the then prevailing 5-year EUR Mid-Swap Rate plus 1.20% per annum.

The Notes are expected to be issued on 11 April 2018. The net proceeds from the issue of the Notes will be used for the finance and treasury activities of DBSH, including the provision of intercompany loans (or other forms of financing) to DBS Bank Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

DBSH mandated DBS Bank Ltd. as Sole Global Co-ordinator and Société Générale as Sole Structuring Advisor. DBS Bank Ltd., Société Générale, Deutsche Bank, ING Bank and Lloyds Bank were Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners for the offering of the Notes. These Notes have been offered to certain non-U.S. investors outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The Notes are expected to be rated A3(hyb) by Moody's Investors Services Inc. and A+ by Fitch Ratings Ltd.

Application will be made to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) for the listing and quotation of the Notes on the SGX-ST. There is no guarantee that an application to the SGX-ST will be approved. Admission of the Notes to the Official List of the SGX-ST is not to be taken as an indication of the merits of DBSH, the Programme or the Notes. The SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the correctness of any statement made, opinions expressed or reports contained herein.

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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, and has been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney. The bank has also been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named “Asia’s Best Bank” by several publications including The Banker, Global Finance, IFR Asia and Euromoney since 2012. In addition, the bank has been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for nine consecutive years from 2009 to 2017.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 24,000 staff, representing over 40 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com