OPG issues $500 million Green Bond for sustainable projects

Company

Ontario Power Generation Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Torys LLP

Bank

BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bank

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bank

CIBC World Markets Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bank

National Bank Financial Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bank

TD Securities Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bank

Scotia Capital Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bank

Desjardins Securities Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Company

Goldman Sachs Canada Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Company

Mizuho Securities Canada Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ontario Power Generation Inc. announced on June 26, 2024, and closed on June 28, 2024, its issuance of $500 million 4.831% Medium-Term Notes (Series 11) maturing in 2034. Priced at par, the offering yielded net proceeds of $498 million, which will finance or refinance Eligible Green Projects under OPG’s Sustainable Finance Framework, including renewable energy and climate initiatives.

The issuance was led by BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., TD Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., Desjardins Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs Canada Inc., and Mizuho Securities Canada Inc. Legal advisors included Torys LLP for OPG and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP for the dealers.

The bonds received ratings of A(low) (stable) from DBRS, A3 (stable) from Moody’s, and BBB+ (stable) from S&P.

Public/Private Offering
Energy
$ 500,000,000
Closed
28 June 2024