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CREDIT SUPPLY: Erste Sr Pref Issue: We See FV Around MS+95bp Area

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Erste Bank (ERSTBK: A1/A+/A) issuing benchmark senior preferred, too. We see fair value around MS+95bp area.

  • Erste is issuing EUR benchmark 8NC7 senior preferred with IPT at MS+120-125bp area. Expected ratings are: A1/A+/A.
  • Erste’s results (2-Aug) were above consensus at the profit level with guidance improved around returns and loan losses. Spreads have broadly tracked the peers since.
  • Erste trades tight with BPCE (similarly-rated) which has a longer curve and with the ERSTBK 4.25% trading at MS+83bp (at 2.2yrs shorter workout) we see fair value at MS+95bp area.

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