Deutsche Bank AG (ETR:DBK) today announced its intention to issue securities that qualify as Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments.

The issuance, with a first call date on 30 October 2033, is intended to be of benchmark size. It will support Deutsche Bank’s leverage ratio and its Tier 1 and Total Capital solvency ratios.

The securities will be issued based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting in 2025 under exclusion of shareholders’ pre-emptive rights.

The denomination of the securities will be €200,000. Deutsche Bank AG will act as sole bookrunner for the placement.