30 april 2014
F&C Global Smaller Companies PLC
Possible convertible unsecured loan stock issue
The Company has in issue £10m 11.5% debenture stock, which matures in December 2014. As the maturity date approaches, the Directors of the Company have been keeping under review whether to replace the structural gearing which the debenture stock has offered and have been considering the form of any replacement debt security.
Among the options, the Directors are considering the possibility of an issue of Convertible Unsecured Loan Stock ("CULS"), up to a maximum of £40 million. If the Directors were to resolve to proceed with such an issue, in due course a Circular seeking shareholder approval and a Prospectus for the CULS would be produced. A further announcement will be made by the Company in due course.
F&C Management Limited 020 7628 8000
Peter Ewins
Jan Baker
Hugh Potter
Oriel Securities Ltd 020 7710 7600
Neil Winward
Mark Bloomfield
Tom Yeadon