MONETABRIEF – Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon has decided to sell 5 to 7 year bonds to raise up to 30 billion rupees in Basel II compliant bonds.
The initial offer will be 10 billion rupees. It will be increased by another 10 billion and a further 10 billion if there is an oversubscription.
A fixed rate 5-year bond will pay 12.75 percent annually.
A floating rate 5-year bond will pay the 12-month Treasury bill rate plus 1.5 percent.
A fixed rate 7-year bond will pay 13.00 percent annually.
A floating rate 7 year bond will pay the 12-month Treasury bill rate plus 1.75 percent.
Individual investors will have to subscribe to a minimum 5 million rupees.
The issue has been rated AA-(lka) by Fitch Ratingsa and AA (Stable) by Lanka Rating Agency Limited. (Colombo/Oct27/2026)