Motability Sells Debt for First Time Since Drawing Scrutiny

Cars for sale near Chatham, UK.Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Motability Operations Group Plc tapped the public debt market for the first time since criticism of its business model led to government intervention.

The London-based firm, which leases cars to people on mobility benefits in the UK, soldBloomberg Terminal an €850 million 12-year social bond at 120 basis points above mid-swaps, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified.