ADNOC raises $1.6bn with exchangeable bonds, distribution unit shares

ADNOC raises $1.6bn with exchangeable bonds, distribution unit shares

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said it raised $1.64 billion by issuing exchangeable bonds and additional shares to investors in its listed retail unit ADNOC Distribution on Wednesday. It issued about $1.2 billion in senior unsecured bonds due in 2024, with a 0.7 percent annual coupon, exchangeable into existing common shares of ADNOC Distribution. Alongside the transaction, ADNOC offered 375 million shares in ADNOC Distribution to eligible institutional investors through a bookbuilding process. The combined offering was placed at a blended price of 4.82 dirhams ($1.31) per share, ADNOC said in a statement, adding that it was covered in less than one hour and that there was significant demand from regional and international investors. The deal could increase the free float of ADNOC Distribution to 30 percent assuming the exchangeable bonds are exchanged and settled in shares, it said. The exchangeable bonds were issued at an issue price of 100 percent and will be exchangeable into existing shares at an exchange price of 5.01 dirhams under certain conditions, it added. This will enable "ADNOC to further unlock and monetize significant value from its assets, whilst also increasing the free float of ADNOC Distribution, boosting liquidity in its shares