Annual Report 2021
Financial statements
6.5.14
Subordinated liabilities

See accounting policy AA.

Subordinated liabilities
Nominal amountCarrying value 2021Carrying value 2020
Hybrid Tier 2 instrument 5.125% fixed interest500498498
Hybrid Tier 2 instrument 3.375% fixed interest500494493
Total subordinated liabilities1,000992991

In 2015, a.s.r. issued 500 million subordinated liabilities in the form of Tier 2 notes, first callable on 29 September 2025, and maturing on 29 September 2045. The coupon is fixed at 5.125% and paid annually on 29 September with a step up at the first call date.

In 2019 a.s.r. issued 500 million subordinated liabilities in the form of Tier 2 notes. The bond has a maturity date of 2049 and is first callable 3 months before the first reset date of 2 May 2029. The coupon is fixed at 3.375% and paid annually on 2 May. After the reset date the interest is calculated based on the 5 Year Mid Swap Rate plus a margin of 4.00 per cent and updated once every five years.

These notes are subordinated and ranking equally without any preference amongst themselves and (a) junior to the claims of all senior creditors of a.s.r., (b) equally with any parity obligations and (c) in priority to claims in respect of (i) any equity securities and (ii) any junior obligations.

The subordinated liabilities are classified as liabilities given the obligation to settle the loans and pay the coupon. They are considered Tier 2 own funds for regulatory purposes.