Regulatory Filings • Oct 27, 2021
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands / 27 October 2021
This announcement is not a prospectus and not an offer of securities for sale or subscription in any jurisdiction, including in or into the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Arab Emirates or Australia.
Neither this announcement nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever in any jurisdiction. Any offer to acquire shares pursuant to the offering will be made pursuant to, and any investor should make its investment decision solely on the basis of the information that is contained in, the international offering memorandum (the "International Offering Memorandum") published by Fertiglobe plc in connection with the admission of its ordinary shares to trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange ("ADX"). The International Offering Memorandum is addressed only to certain qualified institutional investors located within certain jurisdictions and is in compliance with the laws and regulations of such jurisdictions.
OCI N.V. (Euronext: OCI) announced that Fertiglobe, the partnership between OCI and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), will list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange ("ADX") today, becoming the first free zone company to be traded on an onshore stock exchange in the UAE and the third largest ever listing on the ADX. The initial public offering ("IPO"), which raised over \$795 million, experienced strong demand from local and international investors, with orders amounting to over \$17.4 billion and oversubscription in excess of 22 times in aggregate, and 32 times for the Qualified Investor tranche (excluding cornerstone investors). Fertiglobe's shares will begin trading at AED 2.55, implying a market capitalisation for the Company of \$5.8 billion at the time of listing.
Fertiglobe is the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, the largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in the MENA region by production capacity, and an early mover in clean ammonia. The strong demand for its shares underscores the attractiveness of its business model, growth opportunities from emerging demand for clean
ammonia, as well as a robust dividend policy, supported by superior free cash flow conversion capabilities across commodity cycles. Fertiglobe expects to distribute a dividend of at least \$200 million for H2 2021 and at least \$400 million for FY 2022.
Ahead of the bell ringing ceremony, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Fertiglobe Chairman, commented: "The success of Fertiglobe's IPO, which is the first listing of a free zone company on an onshore stock exchange in the UAE, underscores ADNOC's prominent role in supporting the growth and diversification of the UAE's economy and strengthening Abu Dhabi's increasingly vibrant capital market. With operations across MENA and a global customer base, Fertiglobe's listing is expected to elevate Abu Dhabi and the UAE's status as a key destination for foreign direct investment, in line with the UAE's 'Principles of the 50'. This is another milestone in ADNOC's value creation and maximization strategy, offering domestic and international investors access to growth opportunities in clean ammonia and the emerging hydrogen economy."
His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman of ADX, commented: "We congratulate Fertiglobe on the success of their IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The strong demand for the IPO is a clear indicator of Fertiglobe's position as a market leader in a fast-growing industry. This is an exciting moment for the nation as Fertiglobe becomes the first free zone company to be traded on an onshore stock exchange in the UAE and the third largest ever listing on the ADX. The listing provides a unique opportunity for investors looking to access the growth driven by the emerging global demand for clean ammonia."
Mr. Nassef Sawiris, Executive Chairman of OCI NV and Vice Chairman of Fertiglobe, added: "The success of our initial public offering and the strong demand for Fertiglobe's shares is another historic milestone for Abu Dhabi and is a great testimony to the success of the ADX as a pre-eminent financial hub in the region. We are excited that so many new investors choose to join our journey. We welcome our new shareholders and thank them for their trust in our company and growth strategy. The IPO also reflects the strength of OCI and ADNOC's strategic partnership and we are proud that Fertiglobe can ring in a new chapter for the UAE's economy and stock market and bolster their visibility in the global markets."
Mr. Ahmed El Hoshy, OCI NV CEO and Fertiglobe CEO, commented: "I am pleased that we have achieved this milestone with strong ADGM support given the first-of-its-kind onshore listing for a free zone company and thank all our Fertiglobe employees who made this day possible. Fertiglobe has a track record of delivering solid performance, benefiting from a unique combination of factors including our strategic locations and competitive lowcost position, which support strong free cash flows and attractive dividends. We are excited by emerging opportunities in clean ammonia in the growing hydrogen economy, for which we are ideally positioned. Together with a world-class Fertiglobe team and benefiting from strong support from our sponsors, we can look forward to a bright future."
The Company's debut on the ADX is an indicator of the progress of the UAE's private sector economy, and the growing depth and sophistication of local capital markets – as demonstrated by cornerstone investment agreements with institutions including the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund; GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund; and Inclusive Capital Partners, L.P., a US-based investment adviser.
Saeed Hamad Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of ADX said: "ADX is proud to help another UAE champion access regional and international investors. Our ADX One strategy, launched at the start of the year, aims to increase market capitalisation by creating more opportunities for investors and by delivering a seamless experience for companies looking to reach new levels of growth. We continue to see investor appetite for Abu Dhabi businesses rise as proven by record levels of investor activity and market capitalisation in 2021. We look forward to supporting Fertiglobe through its next chapter as a listed company and we welcome other free zone companies to explore the benefits of listing on ADX."
The IPO was priced at the middle of its range on 20 October 2021, with the Final Offer Price set by the Selling Shareholders with the objective of providing an attractive investment opportunity for new shareholders. The First Tranche (reserved for UAE Retail Investors) comprised 10% of the total Offer Shares; and the Second Tranche (reserved for local, regional, and international Qualified Institutional Investors) comprised 90% of the total Offer Shares. Listing and start of trading on the ADX will commence at 10:00 AM (UAE time) today, subject to customary closing conditions, under the symbol "FERTIGLB" and ISIN "AEF000901015".
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OCI N.V. (Euronext: OCI) is a leading global producer and distributor of nitrogen and methanol products providing lower carbon fertilizers, fuels, and feedstocks to agricultural, transportation, and industrial customers around the world. OCI's production capacity spans four continents and comprises approximately 16.2 million metric tons per year of nitrogen fertilizers, methanol, biofuels, diesel exhaust fluid, melamine, and other nitrogen products. OCI has more than 3,600 employees, is headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on Euronext in Amsterdam.
Fertiglobe is the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, and an early mover in clean ammonia. Fertiglobe's production capacity comprises of 6.7 million tons of urea and merchant ammonia (as at 30 June 2021), produced at four subsidiaries in the UAE, Egypt and Algeria, making it the largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and benefits from direct access to six key ports and distribution hubs on the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and the Arab Gulf. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Fertiglobe is a 58/42 partnership between OCI N.V. and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). To find out more, visit: www.fertiglobe.com
Hans Zayed Director Email: [email protected] Tel: +31 (0) 6 18 251 367
OCI stock symbols: OCI / OCI.NA / OCI.AS
Oliver Thompson
Email: [email protected] Tel +971 50 851 8998
The information contained in this announcement is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may or should be placed by any person for any purposes whatsoever on the information contained in this announcement or on its completeness, accuracy or fairness. The information in this announcement is subject to change. No obligation is undertaken to update this announcement or to correct any inaccuracies, and the distribution of this announcement shall not be deemed to be any form of commitment on the part of Fertiglobe to proceed with the IPO or any transaction or arrangement referred to herein. This announcement has not been approved by any competent regulatory authority. None of the Joint Global Coordinators, the Joint Bookrunners and/or any of their respective subsidiary undertakings, affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, advisers and/or agents are responsible for the contents of this announcement.
This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase or subscribe for any shares or any other securities nor shall it (or any part of it) or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with or act as an inducement to enter into, any contract or commitment whatsoever. Investors should not purchase any shares referred to in this announcement except on the basis of information in the International Offering Memorandum published by Fertiglobe in connection with the proposed admission of the shares to listing and trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The IPO and the distribution of this announcement and other information in connection with the IPO in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and persons into whose possession this announcement, any document or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselves about, and observe, any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
In particular, this announcement does not contain or constitute an offer of, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for, securities to any person in the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates or Japan, or in any jurisdiction to whom or in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. The securities referred to herein may not be offered or sold in the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or offered in a transaction exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with applicable state law. The offer and sale of the securities referred to herein has not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or under the applicable securities laws of the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan. Subject to certain exceptions, the securities referred to herein may not be offered or sold in Australia, Canada or Japan or to, or for the account or benefit of, any national, resident or citizen of Australia, Canada or Japan. Any securities sold in the United States will be sold only to qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) in reliance on Rule 144A. There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States or any jurisdiction other than the UAE. Copies of this announcement are not being, and should not be, distributed in or sent into the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates or Japan.
In the European Economic Area (the "EEA"), this announcement and this Offering are only addressed to and directed at persons in member states of the EEA who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended) ("EU Qualified Investors"). In the United Kingdom, this announcement and this Offering are only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended), which forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK Qualified Investors"). This announcement must not be acted or relied on (i) in any member state of the EEA, by persons who are not EU Qualified Investors and (ii) in the United Kingdom, by persons who are not UK Qualified Investors. Any securities, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities, and any investment activity, to which this announcement relates (i) in any member state of the EEA is available only to, and may be engaged in only with, EU Qualified Investors; and (ii) in the United Kingdom is available only to, and may be engaged only with, UK Qualified Investors.
In the United Kingdom, this document is for distribution only to (i) persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within the definition of "investment professionals" in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"); or (ii) persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.") of the Order; (iii) persons outside of the United Kingdom or (iv) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated (all such persons together being "Relevant Persons"). This document is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this document relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.
This announcement has not been reviewed, verified, approved and/or licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, the Securities and Commodities Authority of the UAE and/or any other relevant licensing authority in the UAE including any licensing authority incorporated under the laws and regulations of any of the free zones established and operating in the territory of the UAE, including the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, a regulatory authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM"), and the Dubai Financial Services Authority, a regulatory authority of the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC"), or any other authority in any other jurisdiction.
Exempt offer statement (DIFC): This announcement relates to a potential Exempt Offer which may be made in the DIFC in accordance with the Dubai Financial Services Authority's ("DFSA") Rulebook. It is intended for distribution only to persons of a type specified in those rules. It must not be delivered to, or relied on by, any other person. The DFSA has no responsibility for reviewing or verifying any documents in connection with Exempt Offers. The DFSA has not approved this announcement nor taken steps to verify the information set out in it and has no responsibility for it. The securities to which this announcement relates may be illiquid and/or subject to restrictions on their resale. Prospective purchasers and subscribers of the securities referred to herein should conduct their own due diligence on the securities. If you do not understand the contents of this announcement, you should consult an authorised financial adviser.
This announcement is for distribution only to persons who (a) are outside the Dubai International Financial Centre, (b) are persons who meet the Professional Client criteria set out in Rule 2.3.4 of the DFSA Conduct of Business Module or (c) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons" for the purposes of this paragraph). This announcement is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.
Exempt Offer Statement (ADGM): This announcement relates to a potential Exempt Offer which may be made in accordance with the Market Rules of the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority. This announcement is intended for distribution only to persons of a type specified in the Market Rules. It must not be delivered to, or relied on by, any other person. The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has no responsibility for reviewing or verifying any documents in connection with Exempt Offers. The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority has not approved this announcement nor taken steps to verify the information set out in it, and has no responsibility for it. The securities to which this announcement relates may be illiquid and/or subject to restrictions on their resale. Prospective purchasers of the securities referred to herein should conduct their own due diligence on the securities. If you do not understand the contents of this announcement you should consult an authorised financial advisor.
This announcement is for distribution only to persons who (a) are outside the Abu Dhabi Global Market, or (b) are Authorised Persons or Recognised Bodies (as such terms are defined in the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015 ("FSMR")), or (c) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 18 of FSMR) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons" for the purposes of this paragraph). This announcement is directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons.
Notice to Prospective Investors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: This document may not be distributed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia except to such persons as are permitted under the Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations (the "Saudi Regulations") issued by the Board of the Capital Market Page 8 of 10 Authority (the "Capital Market Authority") pursuant to resolution number 3-123-2017, dated 27 December 2017G, based on the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/30 dated 2/6/1424H (as amended by Resolution of the Board of the Capital Market Authority number 1-7-2021 dated 14 January 2021G).
The Capital Market Authority does not make any representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this document, and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss arising from, or incurred in reliance upon, any part of this document. Prospective purchasers of the securities referred to herein should conduct their own due diligence on the accuracy of the information relating to the securities. If you do not understand the contents of this document, you should consult an authorised financial advisor
Solely for the purposes of the product governance requirements of Chapter 3 of the FCA Handbook Product Intervention and Product Governance Sourcebook (the "UK Product Governance Requirements"), and/or any equivalent requirements elsewhere to the extent determined to be applicable, and disclaiming all and any liability, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, which any "manufacturer" (for the purposes of the UK Product Governance Requirements) and/or any equivalent requirements elsewhere to the extent determined to be applicable) may otherwise have with respect thereto, the securities to which this announcement relates have been subject to a product approval process, which has determined that such securities are: (i) compatible with an end target market of retail investors and investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties, each as defined in Chapter 3 of the FCA Handbook Conduct of Business Sourcebook; and (ii) eligible for distribution through all permitted distribution channels (the "Target Market Assessment"). Notwithstanding the Target Market Assessment, "distributors" should note that: the price of the securities may decline and investors could lose all or part of their investment; the securities offer no guaranteed income and no capital protection; and an investment in the securities to be issued in the Offering is compatible only with investors who do not need a guaranteed income or capital protection, who (either alone or in conjunction with an appropriate financial or other adviser) are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of such an investment and who have sufficient resources to be able to bear any losses that may result therefrom. The Target Market Assessment is without prejudice to any contractual, legal or regulatory selling restrictions in relation to the Offering. Furthermore, it is noted that, notwithstanding the Target Market Assessment, the underwriters will only procure investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Target Market Assessment does not constitute: (a) an assessment of suitability or appropriateness for the purposes of Chapters 9A or 10A respectively of the FCA Handbook Conduct of Business Sourcebook; or (b) a recommendation to any investor or group of investors to invest in, or purchase, or take any other action whatsoever with respect to the securities.
Each distributor is responsible for undertaking its own target market assessment in respect of the securities and determining appropriate distribution channels.
In connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the Joint Global Coordinators and the Joint Bookrunners may, at their discretion, undertake their obligations in connection with the potential Offering by any of their affiliates based in the EEA
If you do not understand the contents of this announcement you should consult an authorized financial adviser.
None of OCI, ADNOC, Fertiglobe, the Joint Global Coordinators, the Joint Bookrunners and/or any of their respective subsidiary undertakings, affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, advisers, agents or any other person(s) accepts any responsibility or liability whatsoever for, or makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the truth, accuracy, completeness or fairness of the information or opinions in this announcement (or whether any information has been omitted from this announcement) or any other information relating to Fertiglobe or associated companies, whether written, oral or in a visual or electronic form, and howsoever transmitted or made available or for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this announcement or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.
This announcement contains "forward looking" statements, beliefs or opinions, including statements with respect to the business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategy and plans of Fertiglobe, and the industry in which Fertiglobe operates. These forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Fertiglobe's control and all of which are based on the Company's current beliefs and expectations about future events. Forward looking statements are sometimes identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "believes", "expects", "may", "will", "could", "should", "shall", "risk", "intends", "estimates", "aims", "plans", "predicts", "continues", "assumes", "positioned" or "anticipates" or the negative thereof, other variations thereon or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts and involve predictions. Forward looking statements may and often do differ materially from actual results. They appear in a number of places throughout this announcement and include statements regarding the intentions, beliefs or current expectations of the directors or Fertiglobe with respect to future events and are subject to risks relating to future events and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Fertiglobe's business, concerning, amongst other things, the results of operations, financial condition, prospects, growth and strategies of Fertiglobe and the industry in which it operates.
No assurance can be given that such future results will be achieved; actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks and uncertainties facing Fertiglobe. Such risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to vary materially from the future results indicated, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this announcement speak only as of the date of this announcement. OCI, ADNOC, Fertiglobe, the Joint Global Coordinators and the Joint Bookrunners and/or their respective affiliates, expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained in this announcement to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statements are based unless required to do so by applicable law.
This announcement does not constitute a recommendation concerning the IPO. The price and value of securities and any income from them can go down as well as up and, in the worst case, you could lose your entire investment. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Information in this announcement cannot be relied upon as a guide to future performance. Before purchasing any securities in Fertiglobe, persons viewing this announcement should ensure that they fully understand and accept the risks which will be set out in the UAE Prospectus and the International Offering Memorandum prepared for the IPO. There is no guarantee that the IPO will take place and potential investors should not base their financial or investment decisions on the
intentions of Fertiglobe or any other person in relation to the IPO at this stage. Potential investors should consult a professional adviser as to the suitability of the IPO for the person(s) concerned.
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC is authorised and regulated in the United Arab Emirates by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates, each of Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co International and Goldman Sachs International is authorised by the Prudential Regulatory Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulatory Authority in the United Kingdom, and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited is lead-regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority and regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates for licensed activities in on shore United Arab Emirates, EFG-Hermes UAE Limited is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. International Securities L.L.C. is registered in accordance with the laws of the UAE and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates for licensed activities in UAE capital markets. Al Maryah Community Bank LLC is authorised and regulated in the United Arab Emirates by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
The Joint Global Coordinators and the Joint Bookrunners are acting exclusively for the Company and the Selling Shareholders and no-one else in connection with the Offering. They will not regard any other person as their respective clients in relation to the Offering and will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company and the Selling Shareholders for providing the protections afforded to their respective clients, nor for providing advice in relation to the Offering, the contents of this announcement or any transaction, arrangement or other matter referred to herein.
In connection with the Offering, each of the Joint Global Coordinators, the Joint Bookrunners, and any of their affiliates, may take up a portion of the Shares in the Offering as a principal position and in that capacity may retain, purchase, sell, offer to sell for their own accounts such Shares and other securities of the Company or related investments in connection with the Offering or otherwise. Accordingly, references in the International Offering Memorandum to the Shares being issued, offered, subscribed, acquired, placed or otherwise dealt in should be read as including any issue or offer to, or subscription, acquisition, placing or dealing by, each of the Joint Global Coordinators, the Joint Bookrunners and any of their affiliates acting in such capacity. In addition, certain of the Joint Global Coordinators, the Joint Bookrunners or their affiliates may enter into financing arrangements (including swaps or contracts for differences) with investors in connection with which they or their affiliates may from time to time acquire, hold or dispose of Shares. None of the Joint Global Coordinators, the Joint Bookrunners or any of their respective affiliates intends to disclose the extent of any such investment or transactions otherwise than in accordance with any legal or regulatory obligations to do so.
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