MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Nov 21, 2016) - Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.A)(TSX:BBD.B)(OTCQX:BDRBF) today announced that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 5.50% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "Notes"). As set forth in the notice of redemption issued today pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, the redemption date is December 21, 2016, and the redemption price will be calculated on December 16, 2016. Bombardier will disclose the redemption price by press release on December 16, 2016.
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Bombardier Inc. Olivier Marcil Vice President, External Relations +514 861 9481 Bombardier Inc. Patrick Ghoche Vice President, Investor Relations +514 861 5727
