Clariant AG: Clariant successfully places CHF 150 million domestic bond
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Clariant AG: Clariant successfully places CHF 150 million domestic bond
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The bond issued has a coupon of 2.125 percent p.a. and a tenor of 10
years.Muttenz, 25. September 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty
chemicals, announced today the issuance of a CHF 150 million domestic bond.
The proceeds are for general corporate purposes and will be used to extend the
debt maturity profile, while maintaining a very solid liquidity structure. The
issue was very well received by Swiss investors, underlining their confidence in
the credit quality of Clariant.
Settlement is expected to happen on 17 October 2014.
Clariant Ltd's current long-term ratings are "BBB-", outlook "stable" at
Standard & Poor's, and "Ba1", "outlook stable" by Moody's.
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(Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended) of the United Kingdom (the
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to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.") of the
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securities. It does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of
Art. 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations nor a listing prospectus within the
meaning of the SIX Swiss Exchange Listing Rules. Investors should take their
investment decision to buy or subscribe for bonds solely on the basis of a
prospectus, and the offer of bonds issued by Clariant AG will be made solely by
means of a prospectus to be published.
Corporate Media Relations Investor Relations
Kai Rolker Ulrich Steiner
Phone +41 61 469 63 63 Phone +41 61 469 67 45
kai.rolker(at)clariant.com ulrich.steiner(at)clariant.com
Stefanie Nehlsen Siegfried Schwirzer
Phone +41 61 469 63 63 Phone +41 61 469 67 49
stefanie.nehlsen(at)clariant.com siegfried.schwirzer(at)clariant.com
www.clariant.com
Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz
near Basel/Switzerland. On December 31, 2013 the company employed a total
workforce of 18,099. In the financial year 2013, Clariant recorded sales of CHF
6.076 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four
business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis & Energy, Natural Resources, and
Plastics & Coatings. Clariant's corporate strategy is based on five pillars:
increase profitability, reposition portfolio, add value with sustainability,
foster innovation and R&D, and intensify growth.
Press release and photography can be downloaded from www.clariant.com or
www.PressReleaseFinder.com.
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