World Bank Prices Swiss Franc 300 Million Issuance

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12, 2026 - The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) priced a 6-year Swiss Franc (CHF) denominated benchmark bond maturing in April 2032. The Sustainable Development Bond raised CHF 300 million from investors to support the financing of the World Bank's sustainable development activities in its member countries. This transaction marks the largest IBRD CHF trade since April 2009.

The bond offers an annual coupon of 0.5925% and was priced at par. Deutsche Bank acted as the lead manager and Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) acted as the co-lead manager. The bond will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

The transaction attracted orders from 43 investors. The bonds were primarily placed with bank treasuries (53%), with the remainder placed with asset managers and other investor groups. This issuance reflects the World Bank's continued commitment to deepening its presence in the Swiss franc market. This transaction represents IBRD's sixth CHF issuance since January 2025.

Transaction Summary

About the World Bank

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody's/S&P), is an international organization. Created in 1944, it is the original member of the World Bank Group and operates as a global development cooperative owned by 189 nations. The World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and other creditworthy countries to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity on a livable planet. It also provides leadership to coordinate regional and global responses to development challenges. The World Bank has been issuing bonds in the international capital markets for over 70 years to fund programs and activities that achieve a positive impact. World Bank bonds are aligned with the Sustainability Bond Guidelines published by the International Capital Market Association. More information on the World Bank's Sustainable Development bonds is available at https://www.worldbank.org/debtsecurities and in the World Bank's Sustainable Development Bond Impact Report that describes how the World Bank engages with investors and raises awareness for specific development challenges.

Disclaimers

This press release is not an offer for sale of securities of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("IBRD"), also known in the capital markets as "World Bank". Any offering of World Bank securities will take place solely on the basis of the relevant offering documentation including, but not limited to, the prospectus, term sheet and/or final terms, as applicable, prepared by the World Bank or on behalf of the World Bank, and is subject to restrictions under the laws of several countries. World Bank securities may not be offered or sold except in compliance with all such laws. The World Bank Sustainable Development Bond Framework, the World Bank's Sustainable Development Bond Impact Report, and the information set forth therein are not a part of, or incorporated by reference into, the offering documentation.

Net proceeds of the bonds described herein are not committed or earmarked for lending to, or financing of, any particular projects or programs. Payments on the bonds described herein are not funded by any particular project or program.

Contact

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