On February 14, 2003, Ville de Montréal completed a $100 million offering of 5.545 per cent bonds due February 14, 2013. DEPFA BANK plc was the sole underwriter. Marie Paquin of Jalbert, Seguin, Caron represented Ville de Montréal. DEPFA BANK plc was represented Ogilvy Renault, with a team that included Peter Noble in London and Jules Charette (tax) in Montreal.