Valley National Bancorp Completes $500M Subordinated Notes Offering, Issues Redemption Notice for $300M Debt

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Valley National Bancorp completed a $500 million subordinated notes offering, using $300 million to refinance existing debt and adding $200 million in net new capital, enhancing its Tier 2 capital.

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• Completed $500M Subordinated Notes Offering

  The company finalized the issuance and sale of $500 million in 6.219% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 on May 14, 2026. This follows the pricing announcement on May 11, 2026, and the finalization of terms on May 13, 2026.

• Refinancing and New Capital

  Approximately $300 million of the net proceeds will be used to redeem existing 3.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031, with the remaining $200 million allocated for general corporate purposes.

• Higher Cost of Debt

  The new notes carry an initial fixed interest rate of 6.219%, which is higher than the 3.00% rate of the notes being redeemed, reflecting current market conditions.

• Tier 2 Capital Qualification

  The newly issued subordinated notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital under Federal Reserve regulations, which will enhance the company's regulatory capital ratios.

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Valley National Bancorp has completed its $500 million offering of 6.219% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036. This capital raise, which follows strong Q1 2026 financial results, is significant as it provides approximately $200 million in net new capital after refinancing $300 million of existing 3.00% subordinated notes due 2031. While the new notes carry a higher interest rate, they are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital, which strengthens the company's regulatory capital position and extends debt maturity, demonstrating proactive balance sheet management.