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INTRALOT Successfully Prices EUR250 Million 6.750% Senior Notes Offering
ATHENS, Greece, September 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
INTRALOT S.A. Integrated Lottery Systems and Services today announced the successful
pricing of an offering of EUR250 million 6.750% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes"), to be
issued by its indirect subsidiary INTRALOT Capital Luxembourg S.A., a public limited
liability company (societe anonyme) organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg. International investors and funds from Europe and North America participated
in the Offering. The Notes were offered at an issue price of 100.000%; and guaranteed by
INTRALOT S.A. (the "Parent Guarantor"), INTRALOT Global Securities B.V. (the direct parent
company of the Issuer) and certain indirect subsidiaries of INTRALOT S.A.
(Logo:
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The Notes are expected to be admitted to trading on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's
Euro MTF market.
Following the release of proceeds from escrow upon satisfaction of certain financing
conditions, the proceeds will be used, together with cash on the balance sheet, to pay the
tender price for the EUR276.7 million outstanding 9.750% senior notes due 2018 (the "2018
Notes"). The settlement of the tender offer is expected to occur on September 23, 2016
(unless extended), and any 2018 Notes that remain outstanding following the closing of the
tender offer will be fully redeemed under the redemption provisions of the related
indenture.
Mr. Antonios Kerastaris, INTRALOT Group Chief Executive Officer, stated: "The warm
reception of our senior bond notes offering today is a strong endorsement by international
markets of INTRALOT's achievements and potential. We succeeded in issuing a EUR250 million
bond priced at a 6.750% coupon to refinance an existing 9.750% coupon bond therefore
dramatically reducing the debt servicing burden and we re-affirmed INTRALOT's credit
ratings by international agencies. I am extremely pleased by the high caliber of investors
who signed up today and thank them for their pledge of confidence in our company. These
developments will offer a significant boost towards successfully implementing our
two-pronged strategy for growth based on an enhanced products and services portfolio as
well as a series of new strategic partnerships around the globe."
Important Regulatory NoticeÂ
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any Notes, nor will there be any offer or sale of Notes referred to in this
announcement, in any jurisdiction, including the United States, in which such offer,
solicitation or sale is not permitted. The Notes have not been registered under the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and may not be offered or
sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act or an
applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.Â
This announcement is being distributed only to, and is directed at (i) persons who are
outside the United Kingdom, (ii) persons in the United Kingdom falling within the
definition of investment professionals (as defined in Article 19(5) of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion
Order")), (iii) persons who are within Article 43 of the Financial Promotion Order or (iv)
any other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be made under the Financial Promotion
Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The investments
to which this announcement relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or
agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such investments will be available
only to or will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a
relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. This
announcement is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by
persons who are not relevant persons.Â
In member states of the European Economic Area, this announcement is directed only at
persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of article 2(1)(e) of Directive
2003/71/EC (such directive, as amended, the "Prospectus Directive"). This announcement is
an advertisement for the purposes of applicable measures implementing the Prospectus
Directive.Â
Neither the content of INTRALOT S.A.'s website nor any website accessible by
hyperlinks on INTRALOT S.A.'s website is incorporated in, or forms part of, this
announcement. The distribution of this announcement into certain jurisdictions may be
restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform
themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these
restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.Â
In relation to the offering of the Notes:Â
(i) no public offer, as defined in L. 3401/2005, art. 10 of L. 876/1979, article 8a of
Codified L. 2190/1920 and L. 3461/2006 (all, as amended and in force), shall take place;
andÂ
(ii)Â no advertisement, notice, statement or other action has been or shall be
reviewed, approved or authorized by the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission under L.
3401/2005, art. 10 of L. 876/1979, article 8a of Codified L. 2190/1920 and L. 3461/2006
(all, as amended and in force),Â
in, from or otherwise involving the Hellenic Republic.Â
No offering document of the Notes has been approved by the Hellenic Capital Markets
Commission.Â
About INTRALOT:Â
INTRALOT, a public listed company established in 1992, is a leading gaming solutions
supplier and operator active in 54 regulated jurisdictions around the globe. With EUR1.91
billion turnover and a global workforce of approximately 5,100 employees in 2015, INTRALOT
is an innovation - driven corporation focusing its product development on the customer
experience. The company is uniquely positioned to offer to lottery and gaming
organizations across geographies market-tested solutions and retail operational expertise.
Through the use of a dynamic and omni-channel approach, INTRALOT offers an integrated
portfolio of best-in-class gaming systems and product solutions & services addressing all
gaming verticals (Lottery, Betting, Interactive, VLT). Players can enjoy a seamless and
personalized experience through exciting games and premium content across multiple
delivery channels, both retail and interactive. INTRALOT has been awarded with the
prestigious WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Certification by the World Lottery
Association (WLA) for its global lottery operations.
For more info: Ms. Dimitra Tzimou, Corporate Relations Manager, Phone: +30-210 6156000,
Fax: +30-210 6106800, email: tzimou@intralot.com - http://www.intralot.com
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INTRALOT Successfully Prices EUR250 Million 6.750% Senior Notes Offering
ATHENS, Greece, September 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
INTRALOT S.A. Integrated Lottery Systems and Services today announced the successful
pricing of an offering of EUR250 million 6.750% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes"), to be
issued by its indirect subsidiary INTRALOT Capital Luxembourg S.A., a public limited
liability company (societe anonyme) organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg. International investors and funds from Europe and North America participated
in the Offering. The Notes were offered at an issue price of 100.000%; and guaranteed by
INTRALOT S.A. (the "Parent Guarantor"), INTRALOT Global Securities B.V. (the direct parent
company of the Issuer) and certain indirect subsidiaries of INTRALOT S.A.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160406/352016LOGO )
The Notes are expected to be admitted to trading on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's
Euro MTF market.
Following the release of proceeds from escrow upon satisfaction of certain financing
conditions, the proceeds will be used, together with cash on the balance sheet, to pay the
tender price for the EUR276.7 million outstanding 9.750% senior notes due 2018 (the "2018
Notes"). The settlement of the tender offer is expected to occur on September 23, 2016
(unless extended), and any 2018 Notes that remain outstanding following the closing of the
tender offer will be fully redeemed under the redemption provisions of the related
indenture.
Mr. Antonios Kerastaris, INTRALOT Group Chief Executive Officer, stated: "The warm
reception of our senior bond notes offering today is a strong endorsement by international
markets of INTRALOT's achievements and potential. We succeeded in issuing a EUR250 million
bond priced at a 6.750% coupon to refinance an existing 9.750% coupon bond therefore
dramatically reducing the debt servicing burden and we re-affirmed INTRALOT's credit
ratings by international agencies. I am extremely pleased by the high caliber of investors
who signed up today and thank them for their pledge of confidence in our company. These
developments will offer a significant boost towards successfully implementing our
two-pronged strategy for growth based on an enhanced products and services portfolio as
well as a series of new strategic partnerships around the globe."
Important Regulatory NoticeÂ
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any Notes, nor will there be any offer or sale of Notes referred to in this
announcement, in any jurisdiction, including the United States, in which such offer,
solicitation or sale is not permitted. The Notes have not been registered under the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and may not be offered or
sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act or an
applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.Â
This announcement is being distributed only to, and is directed at (i) persons who are
outside the United Kingdom, (ii) persons in the United Kingdom falling within the
definition of investment professionals (as defined in Article 19(5) of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion
Order")), (iii) persons who are within Article 43 of the Financial Promotion Order or (iv)
any other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be made under the Financial Promotion
Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The investments
to which this announcement relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or
agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such investments will be available
only to or will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a
relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. This
announcement is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by
persons who are not relevant persons.Â
In member states of the European Economic Area, this announcement is directed only at
persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of article 2(1)(e) of Directive
2003/71/EC (such directive, as amended, the "Prospectus Directive"). This announcement is
an advertisement for the purposes of applicable measures implementing the Prospectus
Directive.Â
Neither the content of INTRALOT S.A.'s website nor any website accessible by
hyperlinks on INTRALOT S.A.'s website is incorporated in, or forms part of, this
announcement. The distribution of this announcement into certain jurisdictions may be
restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform
themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these
restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.Â
In relation to the offering of the Notes:Â
(i) no public offer, as defined in L. 3401/2005, art. 10 of L. 876/1979, article 8a of
Codified L. 2190/1920 and L. 3461/2006 (all, as amended and in force), shall take place;
andÂ
(ii)Â no advertisement, notice, statement or other action has been or shall be
reviewed, approved or authorized by the Hellenic Capital Markets Commission under L.
3401/2005, art. 10 of L. 876/1979, article 8a of Codified L. 2190/1920 and L. 3461/2006
(all, as amended and in force),Â
in, from or otherwise involving the Hellenic Republic.Â
No offering document of the Notes has been approved by the Hellenic Capital Markets
Commission.Â
About INTRALOT:Â
INTRALOT, a public listed company established in 1992, is a leading gaming solutions
supplier and operator active in 54 regulated jurisdictions around the globe. With EUR1.91
billion turnover and a global workforce of approximately 5,100 employees in 2015, INTRALOT
is an innovation - driven corporation focusing its product development on the customer
experience. The company is uniquely positioned to offer to lottery and gaming
organizations across geographies market-tested solutions and retail operational expertise.
Through the use of a dynamic and omni-channel approach, INTRALOT offers an integrated
portfolio of best-in-class gaming systems and product solutions & services addressing all
gaming verticals (Lottery, Betting, Interactive, VLT). Players can enjoy a seamless and
personalized experience through exciting games and premium content across multiple
delivery channels, both retail and interactive. INTRALOT has been awarded with the
prestigious WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Certification by the World Lottery
Association (WLA) for its global lottery operations.
For more info: Ms. Dimitra Tzimou, Corporate Relations Manager, Phone: +30-210 6156000,
Fax: +30-210 6106800, email: tzimou@intralot.com - http://www.intralot.com
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