1. EDF successfully issued AUD 1 billion in senior bonds. 2. Bonds consist of two tranches: AUD 500M at 5.636% and AUD 500M at 6.627%. 3. Funds will help finance low carbon power system strategies. 4. This issuance diversifies EDF's investor base. 5. Settlement scheduled for 28 August 2025.
The successful bond issuance improves EDF's financial stability and positions them strategically in low carbon energy investments. Historically, bond issuances lead to positive investor reactions when used to fund substantial growth initiatives, similar to scenarios in 2015 with EDF's renewable energy projects.
The article indicates a strategic financing move that supports EDF's growth. The emphasis on low carbon initiatives aligns with global energy trends, likely increasing investor interest.
Investments in low carbon strategies typically yield returns over several years, aligning with energy transition trends. This contrasts with short-term impacts, suggesting a sustained increase in investor confidence and market position.
EDF announces the success of its inaugural "Kangaroo" senior multi tranche bond issuance for a nominal amount of AUD 1 billion
On 21 August 2025: EDF (BBB positive S&P / Baa1 stable Moody's / BBB+ negative Fitch) successfully priced its inaugural "Kangaroo" senior bond issuance in 2 tranches for a nominal amount of AUD 1 billion (the "Bonds"):
This transaction enables EDF to finance its strategy fully dedicated to its objective of building tomorrow's low carbon power system, while diversifying its investor base.
Settlement and delivery should take place on 28 August 2025.
The expected rating for the Bonds is BBB / Baa1 / BBB+ (S&P / Moody's / Fitch).
EDF is an active issuer of debt and other types of securities. EDF regularly assesses its financing needs and monitors national and international financial markets to identify opportunities for additional issues of senior or hybrid debt and/or other types of securities.
About EDF
The EDF Group is a key player in the energy transition, as an integrated energy operator engaged in all aspects of the energy business: power generation, distribution, trading, energy sales and energy services. The Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, with an output of 520TWh 94% decarbonised and a carbon intensity of 30gCO2/kWh in 2024, a diverse generation mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support the energy transition. EDF's raison d'être is to build a net zero energy future with electricity and innovative solutions and services, to help save the planet and drive well-being and economic development. The Group supplies energy and services to approximately 41.5 million customers(1) and generated consolidated sales of €118.7 billion in 2024.
(1) The customer portfolio consists of electricity, gas and recurring service contracts
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