Westpac Banking Corporation Ltd said a 2.4 per cent margin had been set for stapled preferred securities the company was issuing after a bookbuild.
The bank plans to issue 9.5 million securities at $100 each to raise $950 million, and will be able to raise more or less, Sydney-based Westpac said in a statement on Thursday.
The securities will consist of a Westpac preference shares, stapled to a subordinated note issued by the bank's New York branch.
Westpac will pay quarterly distributions, which are expected to be fully franked, at the 90 day bank bill rate plus 2.4 per cent per annum.
The offer opens on Thursday for eligible holders of ordinary shares and certain institutional investors, with a minimum application of $5,000.
The offer is expected to close for retail investors on 23 July and for brokers on July 28.ger had a broad background in global funds management and distribution, with excellent experience in Europe, Asia and Australia.