Slovenia's Ministry of Finance announced that the country has mandated five banks for a new USD benchmark bond with a tenor of 10 years, maturing Nov. 3, 2036. The transaction is expected to launch in the near future, subject to market conditions. Barclays and Deutsche Bank will serve as joint lead managers alongside DZ BANK, J.P. Morgan and Raiffeisen Bank International. The target market is limited to eligible counterparties and professional clients. The notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers in the United States under Rule 144A and to investors outside the United States under Regulation S. There will be no U.S. public offering.