UK: FirstGroup launches GBP200 million bond Issue September 9, 2009 | Europe Finance Passenger transport services operator, FirstGroup, has launched 15 year bonds worth GBP200 million to repay its existing bank debt. The bond has a coupon rate of 6.875 per cent. (1 USD = 0.61... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password