Is this bad news?23 Jun 2021 10:24
Burford Capital Limited announces final results of tender offer for
Burford Capital PLC's £90,000,000 6.50 per cent. Guaranteed Bonds due 2022
by Burford Capital Holdings (UK) Limited
Burford Capital Limited, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces that Burford Capital Holdings (UK) Limited (the Offeror), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary, has published the final results of its invitation to holders of Burford Capital PLC's (the Issuer) £90,000,000 6.50 per cent. Guaranteed Bonds due 2022, guaranteed by Burford Capital Finance LLC, Burford Capital Limited and any additional guarantors appointed from time to time pursuant to the terms of the Bonds (each, a Guarantor and together, the Guarantors) and bearing ISIN: XS1088905093 (the Bonds) to tender their Bonds for purchase by the Offeror for cash (the Offer). Burford Capital PLC is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Burford Capital Holdings (UK) Limited and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited.
The Offer was announced on 27 May 2021 and was made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the tender offer memorandum dated 27 May 2021 (the Tender Offer Memorandum) prepared by the Offeror.
Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Participation as at the Expiration Deadline
The Expiration Deadline of the Offer was 4.00 p.m. (London time) on 22 June 2021. As at the Expiration Deadline, the Offeror had received valid Tender Instructions of £23,865,500 in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
Results of the Offer
The Offeror now announces that the Final Acceptance Amount will be £23,865,500 in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
The Purchase Price will be 105 per cent. of the principal amount of the Bonds and the Offeror will also pay Accrued Interest Payments as described in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Accordingly, the Offeror will accept for purchase all Bonds that are the subject of valid Tender Instructions.
The expected Settlement Date for the Offer is 28 June 2021. Following settlement of the Offer, £62,291,500 in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds will remain outstanding (as defined in the Trust Deed).