SGL CARBON SE / Key word(s): Issue of Debt 05.12.2013 18:15 Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan Wiesbaden, December 5, 2013. SGL Carbon SE has today successfully placed a Senior Secured Notes due 2021 with a total principal value of EUR 250 million with a coupon of 4.875% p.a. SGL Group will use the proceeds to refinance its existing Floating Rate Notes due May 2015 as well as for the partial repayment of a subsidiary bank loan and general corporate purposes. The bond issuance partially extends the debt maturity profile into 2021 and provides additional financial flexibility to SGL Group. The Senior Secured Notes due 2021 were issued at par. The transaction is expected to close on December 12, 2013. The refinancing is led by Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Commerzbank and LBBW. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: Important note/Disclaimer This press release does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe of securities in the United States. The securities mentioned herein (the 'Securities') have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the 'Securities Act'). The Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. This announcement and any securities offering mentioned herein if made subsequently are only addressed to and directed at persons in member states of the European Economic Area who are 'qualified investors' within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive (Directive 2003/71/EC) or Article 2(i)(e) of Directive 2010/73/EC to the extent it has been implemented by the relevant member state of the European Economic Area ('Qualified Investors'). This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities to the public in the United Kingdom. In addition, in the United Kingdom, this announcement is being distributed only to, and is directed only at, (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 as amended or replaced (the 'Order') and high net worth entities and other persons to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order, and (ii) any persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as 'relevant persons'). This announcement must not be acted on or relied on (i) in the United Kingdom, by persons who are not relevant persons, and (ii) in any member state of the European Economic Area other than the United Kingdom, by persons who are not Qualified Investors. Any investment or investment activity to which the prospectus, when published, relates is available only to (i) in the United Kingdom, relevant persons, and (ii) in any member state of the European Economic Area other than the United Kingdom, Qualified Investors, and will be engaged in only with such persons. The matters discussed in this press release may include forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. 05.12.2013 DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: SGL CARBON SE Söhnleinstra�e 8 65201 Wiesbaden Germany Phone: +49 (0)611 6029 - 0 Fax: +49 (0)611 6029 - 101 E-mail: investor-relations@sglgroup.com Internet: www.sglgroup.de ISIN: DE0007235301 WKN: 723530 Indices: MDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DGAP-Adhoc: SGL Carbon SE successfully placed EUR 250
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