Bonds

Bell Canada Initiates US $1.45 Billion Notes Offering

Published February 14, 2024

In a major move within the investment sphere, Bell Canada, known as Bell, has made public its plans to offer a substantial amount of debt to investors in the United States. Bell is one of Canada's leading telecommunications companies, with its stocks traded under the ticker symbol BCE.

Critical Details of the Notes Offering

The offering in question involves the issuance of Series US-9 Notes and Series US-10 Notes, which when combined, reach a total principal amount of US $1.45 billion. This is being referred to as the US Offering. The notes will be offered in two distinct series, with each series comprising a portion of the total investment opportunity presented.

Prospective Impact on Investors

For investors, particularly those active in the fixed-income markets, this represents an opportunity to invest in the debt of a well-established telecommunication enterprise. The Bell note offering will likely attract significant attention, given the company's standing and the size of the offering. The involvement of such a noteworthy player in the telecommunications industry underscores the ongoing relevance and dynamism of the bond market.

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