Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) has successfully issued $1.25 billion in senior notes, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The notes, which are due in 2032, carry a fixed/floating interest rate, starting at 5.718% per annum until July 23, 2031, after which the rate will adjust according to a formula related to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 1.910%.
The transaction, completed today, was made under an underwriting agreement with several financial institutions, including Barclays (LON:BARC) Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co (NYSE:GS). LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co (NYSE:MS). LLC, and Citizens JMP Securities, LLC. The newly issued notes are part of a larger registration statement filed on October 8, 2021, and supplemented on July 18, 2024.
Citizens Financial Group, a state commercial bank headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, has stated that the net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes. This may include funding for securities repurchase programs, dividend payments, capital expenditures, and the repayment or reduction of debt. Additionally, the funds could support investments in or credit extensions to subsidiaries, as well as potential acquisitions.
The notes were issued pursuant to an indenture agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK), serving as trustee. The issuance is part of Citizens Financial Group's broader strategy to manage its capital and funding requirements.
In other recent news, Citizens Financial Group posted a robust second quarter, marking a revenue increase and a 3% rise in net income. The company's earnings per share also saw a 4% sequential rise, backed by $200 million in share repurchases. Despite a decrease in commercial loans and a slight increase in net charge-offs, the firm remains optimistic about its growth in the coming half of the year.
The bank's balance sheet remained strong, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 10.7%. Strategic expansions in the commercial bank and growth in the private bank's deposits and assets under management further emphasized the company's positive trajectory.
Analysts anticipate loan growth in the latter half of the year, particularly in the private bank, commercial, and retail lending sectors. The firm also aims to diversify its loan book, shifting focus towards consumer loans. Citizens Financial is confident in achieving a medium-term return on equity target of 16% to 18%.
However, the company expects a modest decrease in net charge-offs and a decline in net interest income in the third quarter. Despite these challenges, strategic initiatives are underway, including the expansion of the private bank and wealth franchise, with a goal of $10 billion in assets under management by 2025.
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