Aktia Bank issues EUR 80 million AT1 bond (6.75%); Finland’s first EU Follow‑on prospectus used for Nasdaq Helsinki listing

"Aktia Bank Plc issued an EUR 80 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond on 1 April 2026. The perpetual bond pays a fixed 6.75% interest semi‑annually and can be redeemed or repurchased by Aktia under the bond terms and conditions. Castrén & Snellman advised Aktia on the issuance and on listing the bond on Nasdaq Helsinki, preparing Finland’s first EU Follow‑on prospectus for a bond following the Prospectus Regulation update (5 March 2026). Nordea Bank Abp acted as sole structuring advisor, with Nordea, Danske Bank and ABN Amro as lead managers. The Castrén & Snellman deal team included Janne Lauha, Sakari Sedbom, Valter Olkkonen and Sari Suutari."