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August 11, 2015 - 05:30 pm (CEST)

  • The issue of hybrid notes should take place in two tranches and at least reach a benchmark volume
  • Depending on the consent of the Supervisory Board and given market conditions, the issue is intended to take place in 2015
  • Details of the issue such as the total nominal value, the issue price and the coupon will be determined in a book building process
  • The proceeds from the issue of hybrid notes shall be used for strengthening the Group's financial flexibility as well as for general corporate purposes

OMV intends to issue hybrid notes (subordinated notes without maturity date) in two tranches at least in a benchmark volume.

Depending on the consent of the Supervisory Board and given market conditions, the issue is intended to take place in 2015.

The hybrid notes shall have no maturity date and may be redeemed by OMV on certain dates and under certain conditions. The exact parameters of the issue are still to be determined. Details such as the total nominal value, the issue price and the coupon will be determined in a book building process based on given market conditions.


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