Bond holders did not come out of the Yorkshire/Chelsea building society merger very well. When the gruff no-nonsense northerner rescued its over-extended southern counterpart, holders of Chelsea subordinated debt were forced to swallow 50 per cent losses in order to boost the capital of the new entity. Out of this deal came a new security, the Yorkshire Building Society 13.5% 2025.
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