Westpac latest hybrid announced

17 August 2021

 

Summary: Westpac to issue new hybrid security; upcoming call on existing hybrid in December; first call date in September 2029; expected to initially pay around 2.95% (annualised, including franking credits); issue margin at low end of trading margin band.   In recent years, when one of a company’s existing hybrids approaches its first call date (or first optional exchange date), speculation turns to the likelihood of a replacement hybrid security....

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