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Paul Hastings Advises Hanwha Energy USA on Its Issuance of $400 Million Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Green Notes
July 07, 2025
Paul Hastings LLP represented Hanwha Energy USA Corporation on its issuance of $400 million 4.375% guaranteed senior unsecured green notes due 2028, guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The transaction closed on July 2, 2025. The offering was conducted in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the notes were listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, The Korea Development Bank, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Standard Chartered Bank acted as joint lead managers.
Hanwha Energy USA provides services in the development, design, construction and management of various solar power projects, primarily in the United States. The proceeds of the notes will be used to refinance, in whole or in part, the existing projects related to renewable energy in accordance with the issuer’s Green Financing Framework.
Corporate partner Iksoo Kim led the Paul Hastings team, which also included associate Sye Myung Kim and corporate attorney David Park.
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