BOC Aviation prices A$123m 6.5-year fixed rate senior unsecured notes

BOC Aviation has priced A$125m in 6.5-year fixed rate senior unsecured notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) at a coupon of 5.375% per annum. The Notes will close on September 3rd, 2014, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The transaction, arranged by Westpac Banking Corporation, is issued off BOC Aviation’s US$5bn Euro Medium Term Note programme. The Notes are denominated in Australian Dollars and will bear a fixed interest coupon of 5.375% per annum with interest payable annually in arrears and will pay a yield to investors of 5.421% per annum. BOC Aviation will apply the net proceeds to fund its new capital expenditure, for general corporate purposes and/or refinancing existing borrowings.