Nordic High-Yield Market Hits Record H1 in 2025 as International Momentum Builds
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Emittent / Herausgeber: Pareto Securities AS
/ Schlagwort(e): Anleihe/Anleiheemission
Frankfurt, July 25, 2025 – The Nordic high-yield (HY) bond market posted a record €12.2 billion in issuance during H1 2025 – a 30% increase year-on-year and the strongest first-half performance in the market’s history. This growth was underpinned by robust refinancing activity, sustained private equity demand, and rising international participation from both issuers and investors. International appetite accelerates Nordic growth Issuers from across Europe are increasingly turning to the Nordic HY format, drawn by its speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency. A standout example is Flora Food, backed by KKR, which issued a €400 million senior unsecured bond under Norwegian law in Q2. Approximately 70% of issuance volume originated from Nordic-based issuers, while cross-border interest continued to climb. Germany further cemented its role as a key growth market for Nordic-format bonds, with €750 million in issuance during H1 – a 94% year-on-year increase and an all-time high for a first half. Notably, Pareto Securities acted in all German Nordic-format transactions, reinforcing its unmatched presence in the DACH region. Market stability and resilient performance Despite geopolitical tensions and temporary spikes in market volatility in Q2, risk sentiment stabilised quickly. Credit spreads returned to pre-April levels, and the Nordic HY market remained orderly, supported by continued investor demand and disciplined positioning. Pareto Securities defends market leadership In H1 2025, Pareto Securities participated in over 60% of all Nordic HY transactions, completing 58 debt capital market transactions with a total volume exceeding €8 billion. The firm maintained its leading market share across EUR-denominated, sponsor-backed, and overall Nordic HY bond activity – reaffirming its position as the go-to partner for mid-cap debt financing in Europe. For further insights, please refer to our full H1 2025 Nordic High-Yield Market Newsletter.
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