DGAP-Adhoc: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Heidelberger

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG / Key word(s): Bond/Issue of Debt 13.04.2015 18:13 Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia The Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft (Heidelberg) has adopted a resolution with the approval of the Supervisory Board as of today to issue high yield notes in aggregate principal amount of EUR 200 million due 2022 to further extend the maturity profile of Heidelberg's financing structure and to take advantage of the favourable capital markets environment. The high yield bond offering is to be led by a consortium of banks starting from April 13, 2015. Any net proceeds of the issuance of high yield notes will be used for the redemption of part of Heidelberg's 9.25% Senior Notes due 2018. The costs in relation to the redemption, including the early redemption premium and capitalized transaction costs associated with the issuance of the outstanding notes, is expected to be partially recognized in financial year 2014/2015. The notes will only be offered to qualified institutional buyers with a minimum allocation of EUR 100,000 of principal amount of the notes. The notes are expected to be listed on the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and to be admitted to trading on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Dislcaimer This publication constitutes neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy or subscribe to securities. The information contained herein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America (including its territories and possessions of any State of the United States of America or of the District of Columbia) and must not be distributed to U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act")) or publications with a general circulation in the United States of America. This publication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States of America. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, as amended. Heidelberg does not intend to register any portion of the offering in the United States of America or to conduct a public offering of the Securities in the United States of America. This publication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan or Australia. Contact: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Corporate Public Relations Thomas Fichtl Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67123 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-67129 E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com Investor Relations Robin Karpp Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67120 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-99 67120 E-Mail: robin.karpp@heidelberg.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia The Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft (Heidelberg) has adopted a resolution with the approval of the Supervisory Board as of today to issue high yield notes in aggregate principal amount of EUR 200 million due 2022 to further extend the maturity profile of Heidelberg's financing structure and to take advantage of the favourable capital markets environment. The high yield bond offering is to be led by a consortium of banks starting from April 13, 2015. Any net proceeds of the issuance of high yield notes will be used for the redemption of part of Heidelberg's 9.25% Senior Notes due 2018. The costs in relation to the redemption, including the early redemption premium and capitalized transaction costs associated with the issuance of the outstanding notes, is expected to be partially recognized in financial year 2014/2015. The notes will only be offered to qualified institutional buyers with a minimum allocation of EUR 100,000 of principal amount of the notes. The notes are expected to be listed on the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and to be admitted to trading on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. 'By partially refinancing our existing high-yield bond, we will further improve our financing structure,' says Dirk Kaliebe, CFO at Heidelberg. 'This will enable us to drive down our financing costs and extend the maturity profile.' Dislcaimer This publication constitutes neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy or subscribe to securities. The information contained herein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America (including its territories and possessions of any State of the United States of America or of the District of Columbia) and must not be distributed to U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ('Securities Act')) or publications with a general circulation in the United States of America. This publication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States of America. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, as amended. Heidelberg does not intend to register any portion of the offering in the United States of America or to conduct a public offering of the Securities in the United States of America. This publication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan or Australia. Contact: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Corporate Public Relations Thomas Fichtl Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67123 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-67129 E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com Investor Relations Robin Karpp Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67120 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-99 67120 E-Mail: robin.karpp@heidelberg.com 13.04.2015 The DGAP 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: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Kurfürsten-Anlage 52-60 69115 Heidelberg Germany Phone: +49 (0)6222 82-67121 Fax: +49 (0)6222 82-67129 E-mail: investorrelations@heidelberg.com Internet: www.heidelberg.com ISIN: DE0007314007 WKN: 731400 Indices: SDAX Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------