Clifford Chance

Samurai Bonds

22 March 2012

Non-Japanese issuers entering the Japanese debt capital markets have a variety of funding options, one of which is issuing Japanese Yen denominated "Samurai Bonds".  Appetite for Samurai Bonds remains strong and the public Japanese Yen market continues to provide a sound funding alternative.

This briefing provides a general overview of a Samurai Bonds transaction.  Features of Samurai Bonds as well as issues to be considered are discussed.

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