Fortescue Metals : Successful Completion of Unsecured Notes Offering
05/09/2017 | 06:35pm EDT
Not for Release in the United States
10 May 2017
The Companies Officer
Australian Securities Exchange Ltd Level 40, Central Park
- St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
Dear Sir or Madam
Successful Completion of Unsecured Notes Offering
Fortescue Metals Group Limited (Fortescue) (ASX: FMG) has today completed an offering of senior unsecured notes, initially launched at US$1,000 million which was subsequently upsized to US$1,500 million due to significant investor demand. The offering is expected to settle on or about 12 May 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
Key highlights of the offering are as follows:
- Refinancing of the outstanding US$976 million 2019 Senior Secured Credit Facility and US$478 million 2022 Senior Unsecured Notes
- Nearest term debt maturity extended to 2022
- Enhanced terms and conditions reflective of Fortescue's improved credit profile
Fortescue Chief Financial Officer, Ms Elizabeth Gaines said "We are very pleased with the continued support from the US capital markets for Fortescue, with the strong demand for the notes resulting in the offer being upsized to US$1,500 million. The successful completion of this offering has extended our nearest term maturity to 2022 on improved terms and conditions, consistent with our disciplined capital management strategy."
Fortescue Chief Executive Officer, Mr Nev Power said "This outcome recognises Fortescue's significant achievements across all of our operations, including safety performance, consistent production, sustained productivity and efficiency gains, together with the continued strength of our balance sheet."
"Fortescue remains focused on its strategy of continued debt repayment and capital flexibility, investing in our core iron ore business and delivering returns to our shareholders."