- ISIN AT0000A18XM4
- Country Österreich
ams-OSRAM AG
ams OSRAM announces the offering of EUR 800 million equivalent senior notes as part of its recently presented financing plan
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ams-OSRAM AG
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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH OFFERS OR SALES WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW.
ams OSRAM announces the offering of EUR 800 million equivalent senior notes as part of its recently presented financing plan ams OSRAM intends to use the proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with the proceeds of its proposed rights offering and a sale and leaseback of the Group’s new Kulim 8-inch facility, to redeem in full its outstanding $450,000,000 7% Senior Notes due 2025 and the €850,000,000 6% Senior Notes due 2025, repay certain bank facilities, fund general corporate purposes, and to pay related fees and expenses.
Important notice: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold within the United States of America except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of Notes in the United States of America. This announcement does not constitute and shall not, in any circumstances, constitute a public offering nor an invitation to the public in connection with any offer within the meaning of European Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus Regulation”). The offer and sale of the Notes will be made pursuant to an exemption under the Prospectus Regulation, from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of securities. This announcement does not constitute and shall not, in any circumstances, constitute a public offering nor an invitation to the public in connection with any offer within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”). The Notes may not be publicly offered, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland within the meaning of the FinSA and no application has or will be made to admit the Notes to trading on any trading venue (exchange or multilateral trading facility) in Switzerland. Manufacturer target market (MIFID II product governance) for the Notes is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as not available to retail in EEA or the United Kingdom. This announcement is being distributed to, and is directed at, only (1) persons who are located outside the United States and are (a) persons in Member States of the European Economic Area who are qualified investors (as defined in the Prospectus Regulation); (b) persons in the United Kingdom who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within the definition of “investment professionals” in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”); (c) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order; or (d) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in an investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated or (2) persons who are reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The investments to which this announcement relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such investments will be available only to or will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this announcement or any of its contents. Persons distributing this announcement must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so. This announcement may contain statements about ams OSRAM (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries the “Group”) that are or may be “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements that typically contain words such as “anticipate”, “target”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “hope”, “aims”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or other words of similar meaning. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the occurrence of such future events or of future performance and that in particular the actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, the development of the industry in which the Group operates may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this announcement. Except as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the stabilizing manager (or any person acting on behalf of the stabilizing manager) may over-allot Notes or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the Notes at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, there is no assurance that the stabilizing manager (or any person acting on behalf of the stabilizing manager) will undertake stabilization action. Any stabilization action may begin on or after the date on which adequate public disclosure of the terms of the offer of the Notes is made and, if begun, may be ended at any time, but it must end no later than the earlier of 30 days after the issue date of the Notes and 60 days after the date of the allotment of the Notes. Any stabilization action or over-allotment must be conducted by the stabilizing manager (or person acting on behalf of the stabilizing manager) in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.
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For further information Investor Relations Media Relations ams-OSRAM AG ams-OSRAM AG Dr Juergen Rebel Bernd Hops Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Investor Relation Corporate Communications T: +43 3136 500-0 T +43 3136 500-0 investor@ams-osram.com press@ams-osram.com
13.11.2023 CET/CEST This Corporate News was distributed by EQS Group AG. www.eqs.com |
| Language: | English |
| Company: | ams-OSRAM AG |
| Tobelbader Straße 30 | |
| 8141 Premstaetten | |
| Austria | |
| Phone: | +43 3136 500-0 |
| E-mail: | investor@ams-osram.com |
| Internet: | https://ams-osram.com/ |
| ISIN: | AT0000A18XM4 |
| WKN: | A118Z8 |
| Listed: | Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; BX, SIX, Vienna Stock Exchange (Vienna MTF) |
| EQS News ID: | 1771159 |
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