CIBC Prices $2 Billion Senior Notes Offering Due 2030

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce announced the pricing of a $2 billion senior notes offering, comprising floating and fixed-to-floating rate notes due 2030, to be used for general corporate purposes.

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• Debt Offering Priced

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce priced a total of US$2 billion in senior notes.

• Note Structure

  The offering includes US$400 million in floating rate senior notes and US$1.6 billion in 4.283% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes, both due January 29, 2030.

• Use of Proceeds

  The net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be added to the bank's funds and used for general corporate purposes.

• Bail-inable Feature

  The notes are subject to conversion into common shares or variation under Canadian bank resolution powers, a standard feature for Canadian bank senior debt.

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This offering represents a significant capital raise for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, enhancing its funding profile and providing liquidity for general corporate purposes. As senior notes, they are not directly dilutive to existing equity shareholders. The successful pricing of a $2 billion debt offering demonstrates the bank's continued access to capital markets and its ability to manage its balance sheet effectively. The bail-inable feature is standard for Canadian bank senior debt and is a risk for noteholders, not a new concern for equity investors.