subordinated debt

British

noun

commerce a debt that an unsecured creditor can only claim, in the event of a liquidation, after the claims of secured creditors have been paid

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subordinated debt

A press release from EFG refers to "approximately 232.6 million euros of subordinated debt".

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

S&P also lowered credit ratings on First Republic's subordinated debt and preferred stock to 'D' from 'B-.'

From Reuters ● May 3, 2023

The ratings of the bank's subordinated debt might also be cut because the uncertainty about Diamond and del Missier's replacements will treat its investment banking arm - Barclays Capital.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2012

In November, Santander announced plans to exchange $9 billion of so-called subordinated debt at a nearly 10 percent discount.

From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2011

The newspaper quoted Raiffeisen financial boss Marcel Zoller as saying the bank's issuance of subordinated debt on Tuesday had nothing to do with Sarasin, but was intended to ensure "strategic flexibility."

From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2011

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