Eurobond

Eurobond

A bond that is (1) underwritten by an international syndicate, (2) issued simultaneously to investors in a number of countries, and (3) issued outside the jurisdiction of any single country. Eurobonds are often bearer bonds.

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Eurobond

A type of foreign bond issued and traded in countries other than the one in which the bond is denominated. A dollar-denominated bond sold in Europe by a U.S. firm is a Eurobond.

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Eurobond. A eurobond is an international bond sold outside the country in whose currency it is denominated, or issued.

For example, an Italian automobile company might sell eurobonds issued in US dollars to investors living in European countries.

Multinational companies and national governments, including governments of developing countries, use eurobonds to raise capital in international markets.