Hogan Lovells Guides Banks in Landmark Placement of First European Green Bonds by German Issuer Eurogrid GmbH

"Hogan Lovells has advised a syndicate of banks on the placement of the first European Green Bonds by a German issuer, Eurogrid GmbH, totaling EUR 1.1 billion. The bonds, guaranteed by 50Hertz Transmission GmbH and 50Hertz Offshore GmbH, consist of two tranches with terms of 4 and 15 years, and were successfully placed on the Luxembourg market. The proceeds will finance renewable energy projects in line with the EU Green Bond Standard. This marks a significant step in supporting the energy transition in Germany."

Hogan Lovells advised a syndicate of banks, including Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft, BNP PARIBAS, ING Bank N.V., NatWest Markets N.V., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Société Générale, on the placement of the first European Green Bonds by a German issuer, Eurogrid GmbH. The transaction involved the issuance of European Green Bonds guaranteed by 50Hertz Transmission GmbH and 50Hertz Offshore GmbH, with a total issuance volume of EUR 1.1 billion. This marks the first green bonds issued by a German company in accordance with the EU Green Bond Standard. The bonds consist of two tranches with terms of 4 years and 15 years, featuring coupons of 2.886% and 4.165%, respectively. The bonds were successfully placed and admitted to trading on the regulated market in Luxembourg on 16 October 2025. The proceeds will be used in line with Eurogrid GmbH's Green Financing Framework to finance activities that enhance the integration and transportation of renewable electricity and support necessary grid expansion as part of the energy transition. The Hogan Lovells team for the banks included Dr. Jochen Seitz (Partner), Dr. Stefan Wollmert-Schrewe (Counsel), Anna Hersener (Associate), and Lena Markert (Associate), all from the Debt Capital Markets practice in Frankfurt.

Hogan Lovells Guides Banks in Landmark Placement of First European Green Bonds by German Issuer Eurogrid GmbH

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