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Natixis

4 defence financings on file (4 as bookrunner/arranger).

Borrowers and issuers: Thales.

Financings

DateFinancingTypeAmount
20 Aug 2026Thales €1bn bond to finance the Exail acquisitionBond€1bn
19 Nov 2020Thales €500m 0% bond due 2026Bond€500m
7 May 2020Thales €700m 1% bond due 2028Bond€700m
16 Jan 2018Thales €500m 0.75% bond due 2025Bond€500m

Roles come from the filings and announcements cited on each record. Volumes are full deal sizes, not this lender's share.

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