HOUSTON, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc., a Sunbelt-based bank holding company ("BBVA Compass"), announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Compass Bank has closed the sale of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.875% unsecured subordinated notes ("Subordinated Notes"). The Subordinated Notes were sold at a price of 99.019% of par.
The Subordinated Notes will mature on April 10, 2025 and will bear interest at a rate of 3.875% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 10 and October 10 of each year, beginning on October 10, 2015. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes and as a source of diversification of its funding base.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BBVA Securities Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering of the Subordinated Notes.
About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc. is a Sunbelt-based bank holding company whose lead subsidiary, BBVA Compass, operates 672 branches, including 341 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 77 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico, and commercial and private client offices throughout the U.S. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass earned the top ranking with customers in American Banker's 2014 annual reputation survey of the top 25 largest U.S. retail banks. It also has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and in 2014 ranked 12th nationally in total SBA loan volume. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found under the Investor Relations tab at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com.
About BBVA Group
BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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