ASX announcement
4 April 2017 |
Suncorp opens Capital Notes Offer |
Suncorp Group Limited (Suncorp) today announced the opening of the Capital Notes (Capital Notes) offer (the Offer). As announced on 28 March 2017, following the successful Bookbuild, $300 million has been allocated on a firm basis under the Broker Firm Offer and Institutional Offer. The total amount to be raised under the Offer will depend on the volume of applications received and accepted under the Securityholder Offer. Suncorp retains the right to scale back applications received under the Securityholder Offer. The Margin has been set at 4.10% p.a. Full details of this investment opportunity and the terms and conditions of Capital Notes, including the Margin and increased Offer size, are set out in the replacement Prospectus lodged today with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Eligible Securityholders wishing to invest in Capital Notes should complete the application form (either electronic or paper) included in or accompanying the replacement Prospectus. The replacement Prospectus is available at www.suncorpgroup.com.au/sunpf, or by telephoning the Suncorp Capital Notes Offer Information Line (details below). There are risks associated with an investment in Capital Notes. Investors should read and consider the replacement Prospectus in full before deciding whether to invest in Capital Notes. Suncorp strongly recommends that investors seek professional advice, which takes into account their particular investment objectives and circumstances, from a licensed adviser before deciding whether to participate in the Offer. Capital Notes are not guaranteed by, nor are they deposits or policy liabilities of any member of the Suncorp Group. | ||
Ends For more information contact: | ||
Securityholders | Suncorp Capital Notes Offer Information Line | 1300 882 012 (within Australia) or +61 1300 882 012 (outside Australia) Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 7:30pm (Sydney time) Website: www.suncorpgroup.com.au/sunpf |
Media | Nadia Farha | 0408 535 993 |
Analysts/Investors | Susan Troy | 0427 169 812 |
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Further information about the Offer The Offer comprises:an Institutional Offer to certain Institutional Investors;
a Broker Firm Offer made to Australian resident retail and high net worth clients of Syndicate Brokers; and
a Securityholder Offer made to Eligible Securityholders1.
Key features of Suncorp Capital NotesCapital Notes are fully paid, perpetual, convertible, unsecured, subordinated notes to be issued by Suncorp;
Holders of Capital Notes will receive floating rate, discretionary, non-cumulative Distributions, which are scheduled to be paid quarterly (subject to no Payment Condition existing). Distributions are expected to be fully franked;
The Distribution Rate will be calculated on a quarterly basis as the sum of the 3-month Bank Bill Rate plus the Margin, multiplied by (1 - the corporate tax rate2);
The Margin is 4.10% as determined under the Bookbuild;
If still outstanding, Capital Notes will mandatorily Convert into Ordinary Shares of Suncorp on 17 June 2024 (subject to certain conditions being satisfied);
Suncorp has the option to Exchange Capital Notes on 17 June 2022 or following a Tax Event, a Regulatory Event or a Potential Acquisition Event, subject to APRA's prior written approval and certain other conditions. Investors should not assume APRA's approval will be given if requested;
Suncorp must Convert all Capital Notes if an Acquisition Event occurs (subject to certain conditions being satisfied);
When a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs, Capital Notes must be Converted into Ordinary Shares, or if Conversion does not occur for any reason within 5 Business Days, Capital Notes will be Written-Off, in which case Holders are likely to suffer a material loss; and
The minimum investment in Capital Notes is $5,000 (50 Capital Notes).
Key dates for the Offer | Date |
Lodgement of the replacement Prospectus with ASIC | 4 April 2017 |
Opening Date | 4 April 2017 |
Closing Date for the Securityholder Offer (5:00pm, Sydney time) | 28 April 2017 |
Closing Date for the Broker Firm Offer (10:00am, Sydney time) | 4 May 2017 |
Issue Date | 5 May 2017 |
1 An Eligible Securityholder of Suncorp is a registered holder of Suncorp Ordinary Shares, SML Floating Rate Notes, SGL Subordinated Notes, CPS2 or CPS3 at 7:00pm (Sydney time) on 23 March 2017; shown on the applicable register as having an address in Australia; and is not in the United States, or acting for the account or benefit of a person in the United States. 2 Currently 30%.
Key dates for Capital Notes | Date |
First Distribution Payment Date | 18 September 2017 |
Optional Exchange Date | 17 June 2022 |
Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date | 17 June 2024 |
These dates are indicative only and may change without notice.
Suncorp and the Joint Lead Managers may at their discretion agree to vary the timetable, including extending any Closing Date, closing the Offer early without notice or accepting late Applications, whether generally or in particular cases, or withdrawing the Offer at any time before Capital Notes are issued.
You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the Opening Date.
DefinitionsUnless otherwise defined, capitalised words used in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Prospectus.
DisclaimerThis announcement does not constitute an offer of any securities (including the Capital Notes) for sale or issue. No action has been taken to register or qualify Capital Notes or the Offer or to otherwise permit a public offering of Capital Notes outside Australia. In particular, this announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Neither the Capital Notes nor the Ordinary Shares have been or will be registered under the US Securities Act or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and they may not be offered or sold in the United States. The Capital Notes are being offered and sold in the Offer solely outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the US Securities Act.
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