BDO Accelerates Fifth ASEAN Sustainability Bond Offering Amid Strong Investor Demand
BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) has shortened the offer period for its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issuance after receiving strong demand from both retail and institutional investors. Originally scheduled to run from January 7 to January 19, 2026, the offer will now close earlier on January 16, 2026.
The latest ASEAN Sustainability Bonds carry a tenor of three years and offer a fixed coupon rate of 5.7125% per annum. The issue, settlement, and listing are scheduled for January 26, 2026. Proceeds from the issuance will be used to finance and/or refinance eligible assets under BDO’s Sustainable Finance Framework, support the Bank’s lending activities, and further diversify its funding base.
Standard Chartered Bank serves as Sole Arranger for the transaction, with BDO Unibank and Standard Chartered Bank acting as Selling Agents. BDO Capital & Investment Corporation is the Financial Advisor for the issuance.
