DJ PJSC RusHydro: RusHydro has successfully closed the bid book on RUB-denominated Eurobonds
PJSC RusHydro (HYDR)
PJSC RusHydro: RusHydro has successfully closed the bid book on
RUB-denominated Eurobonds
19-Nov-2019 / 09:45 CET/CEST
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RusHydro has successfully closed the bid book on RUB-denominated Eurobonds
November 19, 2019. Moscow, Russia. PJSC RusHydro (ticker symbol: MOEX, LSE:
HYDR; OTCQX: RSHYY) announces closing the bid book on RUB-denominated loan
participation notes in the amount of RUB 15 billion maturing in November,
2024. International investors welcomed the placement.
The issue was oversubscribed ca. 5x times with investors from Asia-Pacific
region, the UK and Europe representing 60% of the demand. Initial coupon
target rate of 7 - 7.15% p.a. was reduced three times. The final coupon rate
was set at 6.8% p.a. - an all-time low for RUB-denominated eurobonds issued
by Russian corporates. The placement and listing of the LPNs will take place
on the Irish Stock Exchange under Reg S rule.
Andrey Kazachenkov, member of the Management Board, First Deputy Director
General emphasized that international and local investors' high interest in
the company's latest Eurobond issue confirms RusHydro's status as a
reputable borrower. Effective debt structure management helps improve
operational efficiency and investment attractiveness of RusHydro Group and
promotes international investment into Russia.
JP Morgan, VTB Capital, Sberbank CIB and Gazprombank acted as joint lead
managers of the issue.
Earlier placements of debt by RusHydro in September 2017, February 2018 and
November 2018 as well as the debut Eurobond placement denominated in
renminbi (dim sum bonds) in November 2018 have also been welcomed by high
interest from international investors.
About RusHydro
RusHydro Group is the leading producer of renewable energy in Russia. It is
Russia's largest generating company and is the fourth in the world with over
400 generating facilities in Russia and Armenia. The Group's total
electricity generation capacity including Boguchanskaya HPP is 39.7 GW.
Russian Federation owns 61 .20% in RusHydro, the rest is held by other
institutional and individual shareholders (over 360,000). The company's
stock is traded on the Moscow Stock Exchange. Group's GDRs are traded in the
IOB section of LSE, ADRs - in OTCQX.
For more information:
Investor Relations Department
Tel. +7 (495) 122 0555 ext. 1607, 1319, 1304
ir@rushydro.ru
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results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or
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conditions, our competitive environment, risks associated with operating in
Russia, rapid technological and market change in our industries, as well as
many other risks specifically related to RusHydro and its operations.
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ISIN: US7821834048, RU000A0JPKH7
Category Code: MSCM
TIDM: HYDR
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