30 November 2011
The information contained herein may only be released, published or distributed in the United Kingdom, Jersey and Guernsey. The information contained herein is not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Republic of Ireland or in any other jurisdiction where it is unlawful to distribute this document. The bonds may only be sold in Jersey in compliance with the provisions of the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Order 1958.
INTERMEDIATE CAPITAL GROUP PLC LAUNCHES 7% RETAIL BOND
In line with its strategy to diversify its sources of funding, Intermediate Capital Group plc is launching a 7% retail bond redeemable in 2018 available to retail investors.
The bonds pay a fixed rate of interest of 7% per year until December 2018. During the life of the bond, investors can sell the bonds at any time (within market hours and in normal market conditions) on the open market through their stockbroker. The bonds are expected to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and to trade on the LSE's Order Book for Retail Bonds.
The bonds are expected to be issued on 21 December 2011 and interest will accrue from the issue date. Interest is paid in half-yearly instalments. The bond offer is expected to remain open until 16 December 2011 but may close earlier. The bonds can be bought and sold by investors through stockbrokers or wealth managers.
Evolution Securities will act as the lead manager and distributor.
For further information please see Intermediate Capital Group plc's website: http://www.icgplc.com
For media enquiries please contact:
Maitland
Neil Bennett
Tom Eckersley
Andrea Coleman
Telephone no.: +44 (0)20 7379 5151
Notes to editors:
· The bonds may not be suitable for all investors. Investors should ensure they fully understand the risks and seek independent financial advice.
· Investors should note that the price of the bonds can rise and fall during the life of the investment and the price of the bonds could fall below the issue price of £100.
· In the event that Intermediate Capital Group plc defaults or becomes insolvent, investors may lose some or all of their investment.
Disclaimer
This announcement is not a prospectus for the purposes of EU Directive 2003/71/EC (the "Directive) and/or Part VI of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Investors should not subscribe for any bonds referred to in this announcement except on the basis of information in the Prospectus. Full information on Intermediate Capital Group plc and the offer of the bonds is only available on the basis of the combination of the Prospectus to be published in respect to the bonds and Sizing Announcement. Investors may obtain copies of the Prospectus and the Sizing Announcement (once published) on the website of the Regulatory News Services operated by the London Stock Exchange.
The offering and the distribution of this announcement and other information in connection with the offer in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and persons into whose possession this announcement or any document or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase. Any purchase of bonds pursuant to the offer should only be made on the basis of the information contained in the Prospectus, available as described above.
The bonds have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and, subject to certain exceptions, may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States. The bonds are being offered and sold outside of the United States in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act, and are subject to certain U.S. tax law requirements.