ISTANBUL - Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IS:GARAN) A.S. (BIST:TGBD), commonly known as Garanti BBVA (BME:BBVA), has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey to issue bonds in foreign markets. The approval, which is a key step in the bank's initiative to diversify its borrowing instruments, was confirmed on December 18, 2024, under the bank's Global Medium Term Notes (GMTN) program.
The GMTN program, established on April 19, 2013, allows Garanti BBVA to issue debt instruments in various currencies with different series and maturities. The recent CMB certificate pertains to a bond with an International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) XS2961978074, slated for issuance on December 18, 2024, with a maturity date of January 12, 2026. The bond is denominated in British pounds (GBP) with a nominal amount of £22.3 million.
This development is part of the bank's ongoing strategy to expand its funding sources and enhance its financial flexibility. The issuance under the GMTN program indicates Garanti BBVA's ability to tap into international capital markets to meet its funding needs.
The bank's statement assures that the information provided is in accordance with the principles of the CMB's Communiqué, Serial II Nr.15.1, and reflects accurate and complete information in line with their records, books, and documents.
The Turkish version of the announcement will prevail in case of any contradictions between the Turkish and English versions. This move by Garanti BBVA underscores its compliance with regulatory requirements and its commitment to transparency with the investment community.
The information contained in this article is based on a press release statement issued by Garanti BBVA.
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