Alcon Prices US$750.0 Million Senior Notes Offering
May 18 2020 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC)
announced that it has commenced and priced a private offering of
US$750.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.600% senior
notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be issued by Alcon
Finance Corporation, Alcon’s indirect subsidiary, and will be fully
and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by
Alcon.
The offering is expected to close on May 27, 2020, subject to
customary closing conditions.
Alcon intends to use the proceeds from the offering for general
corporate purposes.
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Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor
assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on
Alcon’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the
future of Alcon’s business, future plans and strategies, and other
future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the
future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that
are difficult to predict. Some of these factors are discussed in
Alcon’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission, including Alcon’s Annual Report on Form 20-F. Should
one or more of these uncertainties or risks materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those anticipated. Therefore, you should not rely
on any of these forward-looking statements.
Alcon assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the
solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shall there be
any sales of securities mentioned in this press release in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful. Any offers of the Notes will be made only by means of a
private offering memorandum to qualified institutional buyers under
Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“Securities Act”) and to non-U.S. persons outside of the United
States under Regulation S under the Securities Act.
The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or
the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be
offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an
applicable exemption from registration requirements.
About Alcon
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye
care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the
broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve
people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the
lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each
year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal
diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are
enhancing the quality of life through innovative products,
partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance
access to quality eye care.
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