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ISB EXCHANGE MLBCOMMERCIAL
International Commercial Bondholders (ISB)
ජාත්යන්තර වාණිජ බැඳුම්කර හිමියන් (ISB)
From 2007 to 2019, Sri Lanka issued 14 commercial International Sovereign Bonds on global capital markets. High commercial coupon burdens and concentrated bullet maturities triggered the April 2022 sovereign debt default.
Current Outstanding$8.8 BRs. 2,657.6 B
Share of Total Debt9.5%24.1% of External Portfolio
Total Recorded Borrowing$17.55 BFirst: 2007 | Latest: 2024
Principal Repaid$5.5 BInterest: $6.82 B
Restructuring Treatment & Terms
Completed sovereign bond exchange in late 2024, implementing a 27% baseline principal nominal haircut with step-up coupons and maturity extended to 2038.
Typical Rate: 5.75% – 7.85% (Historical ISB) → 3.50% – 6.50% (Post-2024 Restructured MLBs)
Average Tenure: 8.5 Years (Grace: 2y)
Currency Composition
USD100%
Major National Infrastructure Projects Financed
Restructured Macro-Linked Bonds (MLB 2024–2038)
Inaugural 2007 5-Year ISB ($500M @ 8.25%)
2010 10-Year ISB ($1,000M @ 6.25%)
2015 10-Year ISB ($1,500M @ 6.85%)
2019 Dual-Tranche ISB ($2,400M @ 6.85% / 7.55%)