CBOM FINANCE P.L.C. ANNOUNCES INVITATION FOR OFFERS TO SELL FOR CASH THE 2021 NOTES, 2023 NOTES, 2024 USD NOTES, 2024 EUR NOTES AND 2025 NOTES
20.03.2020
CBOM FINANCE P.L.C. ANNOUNCES INVITATION FOR OFFERS TO SELL FOR CASH THE U.S.$500,000,000 5.875 PER CENT. LOAN PARTICIPATION NOTES DUE 2021, U.S.$500,000,000 5.550 PER CENT. LOAN PARTICIPATION NOTES DUE 2023, U.S.$500,000,000 7.121 PER CENT. LOAN PARTICIPATION NOTES DUE 2024, EUR500,000,000 5.150 PER CENT. LOAN PARTICIPATION NOTES DUE 2024 AND U.S.$600,000,000 4.700 PER CENT. LOAN PARTICIPATION NOTES DUE 2025
CBOM Finance p.l.c. (“CBOM”) at the request of CREDIT BANK OF MOSCOW (public joint-stock company) (“CBM”) has today launched invitations to holders (the “Noteholders”) of the U.S.$500,000,000 5.875 per cent. Loan Participation Notes due 2021, of which U.S.$375,000,000 remain outstanding (Regulation S Common Code: 151053467, Regulation S ISIN: XS1510534677) (the “2021 Notes”), the U.S.$500,000,000 5.550 per cent. Loan Participation Notes due 2023, of which U.S.$375,000,000 remain outstanding (Regulation S Common Code: 175980172, Regulation S ISIN: XS1759801720) (the “2023 Notes”), the U.S.$500,000,000 7.121 per cent. Loan Participation Notes due 2024, of which U.S.$350,000,000 remain outstanding (Regulation S Common Code: 196455833, Regulation S ISIN: XS1964558339) (the “2024 USD Notes”), the €500,000,000 5.150 per cent. Loan Participation Notes due 2024, of which €400,000,000 remain outstanding (Regulation S Common Code: 195106703, Regulation S ISIN: XS1951067039) (the “2024 Euro Notes”) and the U.S.$600,000,000 4.700 per cent. Loan Participation Notes due 2025, of which U.S.$600,000,000 remain outstanding (Regulation S Common Code: 209976307, Regulation S ISIN: XS2099763075) (the “2025 Notes”, and together with the 2021 Notes, the 2023 Notes, the 2024 USD Notes and the 2024 Euro Notes, the “Notes”) to tender for purchase for cash the Notes, up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S.$200,000,000 (the “Maximum Invitation Amount”) across all series of Notes (each, a “Series”) combined, subject to the offer and distribution restrictions below, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an invitation for offers dated 20 March 2020 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Invitation for Offers”) in accordance with a modified Dutch auction procedure for each Series of Notes. The invitation to tender the Notes for purchase referred to herein as the “Invitation” constitutes a separate Invitation with respect to each Series of Notes and the term “Invitation” shall, where the context so admits, be construed accordingly.
Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the Invitation for Offers. Copies of the Invitation for Offers are available, subject to the tender offer and distribution restrictions, from the Tender Agent.
Summary of the Invitation
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Description of the Notes |
Regulation S ISIN/Common Code |
Outstanding Principal Amount(1) |
Minimum Denomination |
Minimum Purchase Price |
Maximum Invitation Amount |
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U.S.$500,000,000 5.875% |
XS1510534677 / 151053467 |
U.S.$375,000,000 |
U.S.$200,000 and integral multiples of U.S.$1,000 in excess thereof |
U.S.$910.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount |
Up to U.S.$200,000,000 |
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U.S.$500,000,000 5.550% |
XS1759801720 / 175980172 |
U.S.$375,000,000 |
U.S.$840.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount |
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U.S.$500,000,000 7.121% |
XS1964558339 / 196455833 |
U.S.$350,000,000 |
U.S.$830.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount |
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€500,000,000 5.150% |
XS1951067039 / 195106703 |
€400,000,000 |
€100,000 and integral multiples of €1,000 in excess thereof |
€830.00 per €1,000 principal amount |
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U.S.$600,000,000 4.700% |
XS2099763075 / 209976307 |
U.S.$600,000,000 |
U.S.$200,000 and integral multiples of U.S.$1,000 in excess thereof |
U.S.$720.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount |
(1) After the cancellation of U.S.$125,000,000 of the 2021 Notes, U.S.$125,000,000 of the 2023 Notes, U.S$150,000,000 of the 2024 USD Notes and €100,000,000 of the 2024 Euro Notes, as announced by CBOM on 19 March 2020. The Outstanding Principal Amount includes U.S.$16,762,000, U.S.$16,105,000, U.S.$890,000 and €22,880,000 of the Outstanding Principal Amount of the 2021 Notes, the 2023 Notes, the 2024 USD Notes and the 2024 Euro Notes, respectively, held by or on behalf of CBM, which CBM intends to hold for its own account and may sell or cancel them in the future. Subject to the successful completion and settlement of the Invitation, the Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Invitation will be cancelled and upon such cancellation corresponding portions of the principal amount of the loans to CBM (together with accrued interest) shall be deemed to have been repaid by CBM.
(2) The Maximum Invitation Amount is inclusive of the U.S. dollar equivalent of the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Euro Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Invitation. The U.S. dollar equivalent of the 2024 Euro Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Invitation shall be calculated using the Applicable Exchange Rate (as defined below and in the Invitation for Offers).
CBOM intends to accept for purchase validly tendered Notes up to the Maximum Invitation Amount across all Series of Notes combined. CBOM will determine the allocation of funds between all series of Notes in its sole and absolute discretion. Additionally, CBOM reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, not to accept any Offers, not to purchase Notes of any Series or to modify in any manner any of the terms and conditions of the Invitation (including, but not limited to, purchasing more or less than the Maximum Invitation Amount, subject to applicable law).
Rationale for the Invitation
The purpose of the Invitation is to take advantage of CBM’s liquidity position and current market volatility to proactively manage CBM’s liabilities. All Notes accepted for purchase under the Invitation for Offers will be cancelled and upon such cancellation the corresponding portions of the principal amount of the loans to CBM (together with accrued interest) shall be deemed to have been repaid by CBM.
Purchase Price and Accrued Interest
If a Noteholder submits a valid Offer or Offers pursuant to the Invitation, and CBOM accepts such Noteholder’s Offer (or Offers), CBOM will, subject to the conditions described in the Invitation for Offers, pay the respective Noteholder:
for each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of the 2021 Notes, the 2023 Notes, the 2024 USD Notes and the 2025 Notes (subject to the applicable Minimum Denomination):
- the applicable Purchase Price (as defined in the Invitation for Offers) in U.S. dollars; and
- an amount in cash in U.S. dollars equal to the Accrued Interest (as defined in the Invitation for Offers); and
for each €1,000 principal amount of the 2024 Euro Notes purchased from you (subject to the applicable Minimum Denomination):
- the applicable Purchase Price (as defined in the Invitation for Offers) in Euros; and
- an amount in cash in Euros equal to the Accrued Interest (as defined in the Invitation for Offers).
Modified Dutch Auction Procedure
The Invitation in respect of the Notes is being conducted pursuant to the modified Dutch auction procedure described in the Invitation for Offers. Noteholders may make their Offers in the form of a Competitive Offers or Non-Competitive Offers.
Competitive Offers
A Noteholder may submit one or more Competitive Offers in respect of the relevant Invitation prior to the Expiration Time, provided that the aggregate principal amount of the Notes of the relevant Series that are the subject of these Offers does not exceed the aggregate principal amount of Notes of the relevant Series held by such Noteholder. Competitive Offers must specify:
- the price per U.S.$1,000 or €1,000 (applicable to the 2024 Euro Notes) principal amount (in increments of U.S.$1.25 or €1.25 (applicable to the 2024 Euro Notes) above the Minimum Purchase Price with any other amount rounded down to the nearest U.S.$1.25 or €1.25 (applicable to the 2024 Euro Notes) increment above the Minimum Purchase Price) (a “Competitive Offer”) that a Noteholder would be willing to accept as the Purchase Price in respect of the Series of Notes that are the subject of the particular Offer (the “Offer Price”) and such Offer Price shall be higher than the Minimum Purchase Price as set out above; and
- the principal amount of Notes, in increments of U.S.$1,000 or €1,000 (applicable to the 2024 Euro Notes) (subject to the applicable Minimum Denomination) that a Noteholder is tendering at that Offer Price.
If CBOM accepts a Noteholder’s Competitive Offer (or Competitive Offers), such Noteholder will receive the Purchase Price for the relevant Series of Notes as determined by CBOM in its sole and absolute discretion. CBOM will pay the Purchase Price for the relevant Series of Notes to each holder whose Competitive Offer is accepted, even if the Purchase Price is higher than the price specified by the tendering holder of the Notes. In the event of Competitive Offers at the Purchase Price resulting in more Notes of any Series being offered than the aggregate principal amount of Notes of the relevant Series that the Issuer has elected to purchase (the “Series Acceptance Amount”), such Competitive Offers will be accepted on a pro rata basis.
Non-Competitive Offers
Alternatively, prior to the Expiration Time, a Noteholder may submit a Non-Competitive Offer in respect of the relevant Invitation that does not specify an Offer Price or specifies an Offer Price that is equal to the Minimum Purchase Price (a “Non-Competitive Offer”) in respect of the Notes of the relevant Series that are the subject of such Noteholder’s Offer. Non-Competitive Offers must specify the principal amount of Notes, in increments of U.S.$1,000 or €1,000 (applicable to the 2024 Euro Notes) (subject to the applicable Minimum Denomination) that a Noteholder is offering pursuant to their Non-Competitive Offer.
CBOM will be obliged to accept all Non-Competitive Offers for the Notes if it accepts any Competitive Offers for the Notes. If CBOM accepts a Noteholder’s Non-Competitive Offer, such Noteholder will receive the benefit of the Purchase Price of the relevant Notes as determined by CBOM in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event of Non-Competitive Offers resulting in more Notes of any Series being offered than the Series Acceptance Amount, such Non-Competitive Offers will be accepted on a pro rata basis.
Determination and Announcement of Purchase Price and Pro-ration Factors
Following the Expiration Time, CBOM will determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, the Purchase Price of each Series of Notes and the pro-ration factor, if any, for each Series of Notes that CBOM decides to purchase pursuant to the Invitation, subject to the conditions described in the Invitation for Offers.
In the event of any dispute or controversy regarding the Purchase Price or the amount of Accrued Interest for each Note tendered pursuant to the Invitation, CBOM’s determination shall be conclusive and binding, absent manifest error.
CBOM will announce the Purchase Price, the Applicable Exchange Rate and the pro-ration factor, if any, for each Series of Notes and the aggregate principal amount of each Series of Notes to be purchased, at or around 10:00 a.m., London time, on the Results Announcement Date or as soon as practicable thereafter. CBOM will also announce the aggregate amount of each Series of Notes that are outstanding following the completion of the Invitation.
“Applicable Exchange Rate” means the applicable USD/Euro exchange rate as at 2:00 p.m., London time, on the day of the Expiration Time, as reported on Bloomberg screen page “FXIP” under the heading “FX Rate vs. USD” (or, if such screen is unavailable, a generally recognised source for currency quotations with quotes as at a time as close as reasonably possible to the aforementioned time as determined by CBM in consultation with the Dealer Managers).
Acceptance of Tendered Notes
Once CBOM has determined the Purchase Price for each Series of Notes, CBOM will accept Offers in the following order:
- all duly submitted Non-Competitive Offers for Notes of the relevant Series will be accepted first, subject to possible pro-ration in the event that such Offers have been made in a greater principal amount than the amount which CBOM wishes to purchase in respect of a particular Series;
- all duly submitted Competitive Offers for Notes of the relevant Series that specify Offer Prices lower than the applicable Purchase Price will be accepted second; and
- all duly submitted Competitive Offers for Notes of the relevant Series that specify Offer Prices equal to the applicable Purchase Price will be accepted third, subject to possible pro-ration in the event that such Competitive Offers, when aggregated with all Offers referred to above and accepted, results in a greater principal amount than the amount which CBOM wishes to purchase in respect of a particular Series.
Such pro rata allocations will be calculated in relation to each Series of Notes as further detailed in the Invitation for Offers.
Notes offered pursuant to Offers at an Offer Price higher than the Purchase Price of the relevant Series of Notes, will not be accepted pursuant to the Invitation. CBOM may elect not to purchase any Notes or not to purchase any Notes of one or more Series of Notes.
Once CBOM has announced in accordance with applicable law the acceptance of Offers in accordance with the terms of the Invitation, CBOM’s acceptance will be irrevocable. Offers so accepted, will constitute binding obligations of the submitting holders and CBOM to settle the Invitation, in the manner described in the Invitation for Offers.
Conditions to the Invitation
The completion of the Invitation is subject to, among other things, the conditions to the Invitation. See “Conditions to the Invitation” in the Invitation for Offers for more information.
Expected Timetable of Key Events
The times and dates below are indicative only.
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Events |
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Times and Dates |
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Launch Date.................................................................................................... Commencement of the Invitation and distribution of the Invitation for Offers. |
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20 March 2020 |
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Expiration Time............................................................................................. The Invitation expires unless CBOM extends it or terminates it earlier in its sole and absolute discretion. |
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4:00 p.m., London time, 26 March 2020 |
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Results Announcement Date........................................................................ CBOM announces whether it will accept any Offers, and, if so accepted, announces the Purchase Price in respect of each Series of Notes, the Applicable Exchange Rate and pro-ration factor, if any, for each Series of Notes. CBOM also announces the aggregate principal amount of each Series of Notes to be accepted for purchase (which may be zero) and the aggregate principal amount of each Series of Notes remaining outstanding following the completion of the Invitation. |
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As soon as practicable on 27 March 2020 |
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Settlement Date.............................................................................................. CBOM pays the Purchase Price in respect of each Series of Notes for any Notes being purchased, plus Accrued Interest. |
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On or about 31 March 2020 |
The above times and dates are subject to the rights of CBOM, to extend, re-open, amend, waive in whole or in part any condition to, withdraw and/or terminate the Invitation (subject to applicable law). All documentation relating to the Invitation and any updates will be available via the offer website: http://www.lucid-is.com/cbom.
Noteholders are advised to check with any broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee or other intermediary through which they hold Notes to confirm whether such intermediary requires that it receives instructions for such Noteholder to participate in the Invitation before the deadlines specified above. The deadlines set by each Clearing for the submission of Notes subject to the Invitation may be earlier than the relevant deadlines above.
For Further Information
A complete description of the terms and conditions of the Invitation is set out in the Invitation for Offers. Further details about the Invitation can be obtained from:
The Dealer Managers
Requests for information in relation to the Invitation should be directed to:
Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Citigroup Centre
Canada Square
London E14 5LB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7986 8969
Email: liabilitymanagement.europe@citi.com
Société Générale
One Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London E14 4SG
United Kingdom
For information by telephone:
London: +44 (0) 20 7676 7951
Email: liability.management@sgcib.com
The Tender Agent
Requests for information in relation to the procedures for tendering Notes and participating in the Invitation and the submission of an electronic instruction or other submission should be directed to the Tender Agent.
Lucid Issuer Services Limited
Tankerton Works
12 Argyle Walk
London WC1H 8HA
United Kingdom
Attention: Arlind Bytyqi
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7704 0880
Email: mkb@lucid-is.com
DISCLAIMER
This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Invitation for Offers. No offer or invitation to acquire or exchange any notes is being made pursuant to this announcement. This announcement and the Invitation for Offers contain important information, which must be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Invitation. If any Noteholder is in any doubt as to the action it should take, it is recommended to seek its own legal, tax and financial advice, including as to any tax consequences, from its stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant or other independent financial adviser. Any individual or company whose Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee must contact such entity if it wishes to participate in the Invitation. None of CBOM, CBM, the Dealer Managers, the Tender Agent, or any person who controls, or is a director, officer, employee or agent of such persons, or any affiliate of such persons, makes any recommendation as to whether Noteholders should participate in the Invitation.
United States
The Invitation is not being made and will not be made, directly or indirectly, in or into, or by use of the mails of, or by any means or instrumentality (including, without limitation, facsimile transmission, telex, telephone, email and other forms of electronic transmission) of interstate or foreign commerce of, or any facility of a national securities exchange of, the United States, and no Offer of Notes may be made by any such use, means, instrumentality or facility from or within the United States, or to U.S. persons or by persons located or resident in the United States. Accordingly, copies of this announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation are not being, and must not be, directly or indirectly, mailed or otherwise transmitted, distributed or forwarded in or into the United States, or to U.S. persons or to persons located or resident in the United States. Any purported Offer of Notes resulting directly or indirectly from a violation of these restrictions will be invalid and Offers of Notes made by a person located or resident in the United States or any agent, fiduciary or other intermediary acting on a non-discretionary basis for a principal located or resident in the United States will not be accepted. For the purposes of this paragraph, United States means the United States of America, its territories and possessions, any state of the United States of America and the District of Columbia.
United Kingdom
The communication of this announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation is not being made, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “FSMA”). Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents and/or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (1) those persons who are existing members or creditors of CBOM or other persons within Article 43 of the FSMA (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended, and (2) to any other persons to whom these documents and/or materials may lawfully be communicated.
Italy
None of the Invitation, this announcement, the Invitation for Offers or any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation have been or will be submitted to the clearance procedure of the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (“CONSOB”).
The Invitation is being carried out in the Republic of Italy as exempted offers pursuant to article 101-bis, paragraph 3-bis of the Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the “Financial Services Act”) and article 35-bis, paragraph 4 of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999.
Noteholders, or beneficial owners of the Notes, can tender some or all of their Notes pursuant to the Invitation through authorised persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with the Financial Services Act, CONSOB Regulation No. 16190 of 29 October 2007, as amended from time to time, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of September 1, 1993, as amended) and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations or with requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority.
Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis-à-vis its clients in connection with the Notes or the Invitation.
Belgium
None of this announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other offering material or information relating to the Invitation is addressed to, and may be accepted by, any holder who is resident in Belgium and is not a qualified investor (investisseur qualifié/gekwalificeerde belegger) as defined pursuant to Article 10 of the Belgian law of 16 June 2006 on public offerings of investment instruments and the admission of investment instruments to trading on regulated markets.
France
None of this announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other offering material or information relating to the Invitation has been submitted for clearance to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and they may not be released, issued, or distributed or caused to be released, issued, or distributed, directly or indirectly, to the public in the French Republic, except to (i) providers of investment services relating to portfolio management for the account of third parties and/or (ii) qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés), other than individuals, all as defined in, and in accordance with, Articles L.411-1, L.411-2 and D.411-1 to D.411-3 of the French Code Monétaire et Financier.
Switzerland
This announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation do not constitute a public offering of securities pursuant to article 652a or article 1156 of the Swiss Federal Code of Obligations. The information presented in these documents does not necessarily comply with the information standards set out in the SIX Swiss Exchange listing rules.
Russian Federation
None of this announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation have been, or will be, submitted to, or registered with, the Central Bank of Russia. The Invitation may not be made in Russia to the public. Accordingly, the Invitation may not be advertised and the Invitation will not be extended, and neither of this announcement, the Invitation for Offers or any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation have been or will be distributed or made available, directly or indirectly, to any persons in Russia other than persons who are qualified investors within the meaning of Article 51.2 of the Federal Law No. 39-FZ “On the Securities Market” dated 22 April 1996, as amended, unless and to the extent they are otherwise permitted to access such information under Russian law.
Ireland
This announcement and the Invitation for Offers will only be distributed in Ireland in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act 2014 (as amended), the Central Bank Acts 1942 – 2018 (as amended) and the European Union (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 or any applicable provisions of Irish law.
General
This announcement, the Invitation for Offers and any other documents or materials relating to the Invitation do not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes, and Offers will not be accepted from holders of Notes, in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. In any jurisdiction in which the Invitation is required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer and in which the Dealer Managers or any of its affiliates is so licensed, the Invitation shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Managers or such affiliates on behalf of CBOM.
In addition to the representations referred to above in respect of the United States, Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation, each Noteholder participating in the Invitation will also be deemed to give certain representations in respect of the other jurisdictions referred to above and generally as set out in “Procedures for Participating in the Offer” in the Invitation for Offers. Any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Invitation from a Noteholder that is unable to make these representations will not be accepted. Each of CBOM, CBM, the Dealer Managers and the Tender Agent reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to investigate, in relation to any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Invitation, whether any such representation given by a Noteholder is correct and, if such investigation is undertaken and as a result CBOM determines (for any reason) that such representation is not correct, such tender of Notes shall not be accepted.