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OCP to repay 2016 perpetual bond on 23 December

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Moroccan group OCP has announced the early repayment, on 23 December 2026, of its 2016 perpetual bond at its nominal value of 100,000 dirhams per bond, including the coupon. The operation will be handled by CDG Capital, according to Yabiladi.

OCP SA will repay on 23 December 2026 all outstanding bonds from its subordinated perpetual bond issued in 2016. The Moroccan group will exercise on that date the option provided for under the issue agreement, OCP announced on Thursday 12 November in Casablanca.

The repayment will cover tranches A to F, at a nominal value of 100,000 dirhams per bond, plus the coupon payable on 23 December 2026. CDG Capital will handle the centralisation, custody of the securities and domiciliation of the operation, in coordination with Maroclear and the relevant account holders, according to OCP. Holders are invited to contact their custodians for practical arrangements.

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