Stolt-Nielsen Limited Contemplates New Bond Issue
Stolt-Nielsen Limited is contemplating the issuance of new senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market with a minimum amount of NOK 700 million ($89 million). Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
The offering will be made to (i) Norwegian professional investors and eligible counterparties as defined in the Norwegian Securities Trading Regulations Sections 10-2 to 10-4, (ii) to non-"United States persons" in "offshore transactions" within the meaning of Rule 902 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and (iii) "Qualified Institutional Buyers" pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act. The bonds may not be purchased by, or for the benefit of, persons resident in Canada.
Danske Bank Markets, DNB Markets, Nordea Markets and Pareto Securities have been appointed as joint lead managers in connection with the potential transaction.
Stolt-Nielsen Limited global provider of integrated transportation solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils,acids, and other specialty liquids.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Chr. Engelhardtsen Jens F. Gruner-HeggeChief Financial Officer V.P.
Corporate FinanceU.K. +44 (0) 20 7611 8972 U.K. +44 (0) 20 7611
8985j.engelhardtsen@stolt.com j.gruner-hegge@stolt.com
distribution. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.