The aerospace and defence supplier is preparing five- and 10-year notes, its first euro-denominated debt sale since 2020, and has scheduled investor calls for Monday.
A person familiar with the matter said proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes as the company seeks to cushion its business from the Middle East war.
The planned issuance would give Rolls-Royce additional funding flexibility as conflict-related disruption adds pressure for companies with exposure to aerospace and defence markets.
Is Rolls-Royce's euro bond a war buffer or just smart timing to tap a booming credit market?
Does this bond sale signal a wider corporate shift away from the US dollar towards the euro?