5 June 2025 - DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today completed a
private placement of USD 400 million of subordinated hybrid bonds with a coupon
rate of 10.75 percent. The hybrid bonds will have the first call at 100 percent
of nominal value after 5.5 years, with coupon step-up after six years and
maturity in 2085. The bond placement met strong investor demand across US,
Nordic and international markets and was significantly oversubscribed.
"This first hybrid bond issue capitalizes on our 24-year flawless record in the
bond market," said DNO's Executive Chairman Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani. "Given its
features, including treatment as equity not debt on DNO's balance sheet, a
hybrid bond fits well with our financing structure following closing of the Sval
Energi Group AS acquisition later this month," he added.
Settlement is expected on or about 17 June 2025, subject to customary conditions
precedent. An application will be made to list the bonds on the Oslo Stock
Exchange. Proceeds from the new bond issue will be used to refinance financial
indebtedness in Sval Energi and for general corporate purposes.
Arctic Securities AS, DNB Carnegie, part of DNB Bank ASA, and Pareto Securities
AS acted as Joint Bookrunners for the transaction. AGP Advokater AS acted as
legal advisor to the Company.
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For further information, please contact:
Media: media@dno.no
Investors: investor.relations@dno.no
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DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North
Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the
Company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of
exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway,
the United Kingdom, Côte d'Ivoire and Yemen. More information is available at
www.dno.no
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