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Green Bond IR Release

INVESTOR RELATIONS RELEASE Green Bond Transaction of US$50 million

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, TURKEY OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.

On 21 January 2020, Yapı Kredi successfully completed its first Green Bond issuance with a nominal amount of USD 50,000,000.

Issue Ratings: B2 (Moody's), B+ (Fitch).

By participating in the Principles for Responsible Banking of United Nations as a founder signatory, Yapı Kredi once again proved being a pioneer in the sustainability field. With this mentality, Yapı Kredi intends to use the proceeds from this offering to finance renewable energy projects and is committed to expand its portfolio with innovative and sustainable products. By doing so, Yapı Kredi will continue to support Turkey’s transition to become a low-carbon economy.

This release is directed only at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) persons with professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "Order") or (iii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). Any investment activity to which this communication relates will only be available to and will only be engaged with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

This communication may be distributed in any member state of the European Economic Area which has implemented Directive 2003/71/EC (this Directive, as amended and as implemented in any member state, the "Prospectus Directive") only to persons who are qualified investors for the purposes of the Prospectus Directive in such member state, or to such other persons to whom this document may be addressed in compliance with all applicable laws, and no other persons may act on the basis of, or rely on, this document or any of its contents.

Istanbul, 22 January 2020

Enquiries:
Yapı Kredi Investor Relations
Tel: (90) (212) 339 6770
Email: yapikredi_investorrelations@yapikredi.com.tr

 
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