The securities will be giving holders semi-annual distributions in arrear at a fixed rate of 3% per annum.
The securities are expected to qualify as Additional Tier 1 capital of the bank. OCBC says the net proceeds of the securities will be used for general corporate purposes.
OCBC Bank and Standard Chartered Bank are the joint lead managers and bookrunners.
The securities are expected to be rated Baa by Moody’s Investors Service, and to be issued on September 30.
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Shares in OCBC closed 8 cents lower, or 0.9% down, at $8.37, on September 24.