Solvay exercises the first call option on a ?500 million hybrid bond
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Brussels, April 25, 2016, 08:00 --- Solvay announces today that its subsidiary
Solvay Finance SA will exercise its first call option on its ?500 million hybrid
bond (ISIN code: XS0254808214, Common code 025480821) after having notified the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange, where the bond is listed, as well as the bondholders.
This bond, maturing in 2104 and bearing an annual interest rate of 6.375% in the
first ten years, is classified as long-term financial debt under IFRS rules. Its
repayment is due on June 2, 2016.
"Solvay proactively manages its capital structure to optimize asset efficiency
while maintaining liquidity at appropriate levels and reducing net interest
charges," said Karim Hajjar, Chief Financial Officer of Solvay.
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