BNZ considers perpetual preference shares offer

Exchange announcement 22 July 2024 BNZ considers perpetual preference share offer Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) announced today that it is considering making an offer of up to NZ$100 million of perpetual preference shares (PPS 2) to New Zealand investors (with the ability to accept oversubscriptions at BNZ's discretion). The PPS 2 are expected to constitute Additional Tier 1 Capital for BNZ’s regulatory capital requirements and to have a credit rating of BBB+ from S&P Global Ratings Australia Pty Limited. The PPS 2 will not have a fixed term and will remain on issue indefinitely if not redeemed by BNZ. If certain conditions are met, BNZ may redeem the PPS 2 after 6 years and on each quarterly scheduled distribution payment date thereafter, or at any time for tax or regulatory reasons. It is expected that full details of the proposed offer will be released in the near future and that the proposed offer will open on 5 August 2024, subject to market conditions. BNZ is the Arranger and BNZ, Craigs Investment Partners Limited and Forsyth Barr Limited have been appointed as Joint Lead Managers (JLMs) in relation to the proposed offer. Investors can register their interest by contacting any of the JLMs or their usual financial advice provider. Indications of interest will not constitute an obligation or commitment of any kind to acquire PPS 2. No money is currently being sought and applications for the PPS 2 cannot currently be made. If BNZ offers the PPS 2, the offer will be made in accordance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The PPS 2 are expected to be quoted on the NZX Debt Market. Ends