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AMP LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Dec 22, 2019

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX release

23 December 2019

AMP announces close of AMP Capital Notes 2 Offer raising A$275 million

AMP Limited (AMP) has completed its Offer of AMP Capital Notes 2 (Capital Notes 2), raising a total of A$275 million. AMP has also confirmed the allocation policy for the Offer with 2,750,000 Capital Notes 2 issued at A$100 each.

The proceeds from Capital Notes 2 will further strengthen the AMP Group's capital base and meet general funding requirements, including funding Additional Tier 1 capital of one or more APRA-regulated entities within the AMP Group.

Trading on ASX

Capital Notes 2 were issued today, 23 December 2019, and are expected to begin trading on a deferred settlement basis on the ASX at approximately 10.00am (Sydney time) on 24 December 2019 under the ASX code 'AMPPB'. Trading on a normal settlement basis is expected to commence on 31 December 2019.

Allocation policy

For valid applications received under the Securityholder Offer allocations are:

Application Allocation
Up to A$85,000 100%
More than A$85,000 A$85,000 + 22.163% of application amount above A$85,000 (rounded
down to the next whole Capital Note 2)
Maximum total allocation A$398,600

Allocations to Syndicate Brokers and Institutional Investors were determined under the Bookbuild completed on 28 November 2019.

Securityholder Offer applicants can confirm their allocations for Capital Notes 2 by calling the information line (details below). Broker Firm Offer applicants can confirm their allocations with their Syndicate Broker.

The basis for allocations is described in the attached advertisements, which was advertised in The Australian Financial Review on 21 December 2019 and will be advertised tomorrow, 24 December 2019, in The Australian.

Holding statements and refund cheques

CHESS confirmations and issuer sponsored holding statements stating the number of Capital Notes 2 issued to each successful applicant will be sent to holders by 30 December 2019. Any refunds are also expected to be sent by this date.

All successful applicants are responsible for determining and confirming the number of Capital Notes 2 allocated to them prior to selling any Capital Notes 2. Applicants who sell Capital Notes 2 before receiving their CHESS confirmation or issuer sponsored holding statement do so at their own risk.

Distribution Rate and first Distribution Payment Date

The first Distribution payment is expected to be A$0.8735 per Capital Note 2 and is expected to be paid on 16 March 2020.

Public Affairs T 02 9257 6127 E [email protected] W AMP.com.au/media AMP_AU

AMP Limited 33 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia ABN 49 079 354 519

This announcement has been authorised for release by the AMP Board Market Disclosure Committee.

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The indicative Distribution Rate for the first Distribution Period ending on 16 March 2020 is 3.7955% per annum. This will be determined under the Terms as follows:

  • BBSW Rate on 23 December 2019: 0.9221% per annum

  • plus Margin: 4.5000% per annum

  • indicative Franking Adjustment Factor of 70.0000%[1]

  • indicative Distribution Rate: 3.7955% per annum

The first Distribution Period covers a period of 84 days from 23 December 2019 to (but excluding) 16 March 2020.

Maximum Conversion Number

For the purposes of Conversion calculations, the issue date volume weighted average price (Issue Date VWAP) has been calculated as A$1.91. The Maximum Conversion Number of AMP Shares per Capital Notes 2 based on the Issue Date VWAP of A$1.91 is

  • 104,7120 in the case of Mandatory Conversion; and

  • 261.7801 in the case of any other Conversion.

The Maximum Conversion Number may be adjusted at a future date to reflect divisions or consolidations of AMP Shares (among other matters) in the manner described in the Prospectus.

Conversion other than on account of a Non-Viability Event

The Terms of Capital Notes 2 are different from the terms of Capital Notes 1 and other similar hybrid securities listed on ASX in that the features of the Terms which facilitate the Conversion of Capital Notes 2 will not apply, other than on account of a Non-Viability Event, unless and until Shareholder Approval has been obtained (see Section 2.7 of the Prospectus for further details).

AMP undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to seek Shareholder Approval at its next scheduled annual general meeting, expected to take place on 8 May 2020, and if not obtained, at each next succeeding annual general meeting until Shareholder Approval is obtained.

Participation by AMP directors and their associates

AMP advises that no Capital Notes 2 were issued to AMP directors and their associates.

Holders of Capital Notes 2

Included below is a statement setting out the names of the 20 largest holders of Capital Notes 2, the number and percentage of Capital Notes 2 held by those holders and a distribution schedule of the numbers of holders of Capital Notes 2.

Tax ruling

As noted in the Prospectus, AMP applied for a class ruling to confirm the Australian tax consequences for certain holders of Capital Notes 2. The ATO class ruling is available at law.ato.gov.au by following the links to class rulings.

For more information contact:

Capital Notes 2 information line 1300 338 164 (within Australia)

1 The actual Distribution Rate may vary, depending on the Franking Adjustment Factor at 16 March 2020, as outlined in the Prospectus.

AMP Limited ABN 49 079 354 519

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+61 3 9415 4018 (outside Australia)

Monday to Friday—8.30am to 5.30pm (Sydney time)

Media enquiries Investor enquiries Lachlan Johnston Howard Marks +61 466 026 702 +61 2 9257 7109 Rhiannon Hornsey Michael Vercoe +61 428 404 345 +61 2 9257 4244

Marissa Bendyk, Group Company Secretary

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Appendix – Holders of Capital Notes 2

Included below is a listing of the twenty largest Capital Notes 2 Holders and a schedule showing the distribution of Capital Notes 2 Holders.

Rank Name Total % Issued Capital
1 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 463,359 16.85
2 Sargon CT Pty Ltd – DDH Preferred Income Fund 137,500 5.00
3 JP Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Ltd 87,286 3.17
4 UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 62,380 2.27
5 Netwealth Investments Ltd – Wrap Services A/c 58,939 2.14
6 National Nominees Limited 53,850 1.96
7 Nora Goodridge Investments Pty Ltd 50,000 1.82
8 John E Gill Trading Pty Ltd 43,490 1.58
9 BT Portfolio Services Limited – The Al’N’All A/c 42,000 1.53
10 Netwealth Investments Limited – Super Service A/c 40,353 1.47%
11 Elmore Super Pty Ltd – The Peabody Super Fund A/c 30,000 1.09
12 Harmanis Holdings Pty Ltd – The Harman Family A/c 25,000 0.91
13 Frenglow Pty Ltd 24,750 0.90
14 Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 19,860 0.72
15 BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd – HUB24 Custodial Serv Ltd DRP 17,150 0.62
16 Invia Custodian Pty Ltd – A/M Unit A/c 13,990 0.51
17 Nulis Nominees (Australia) Limited – Navigator Mast Plan SE 13,810 0.50
18 Invia Custodian Pty Ltd – Baptistcare Long Term A/c 11,410 0.41
19 Boodup Nominees Pty Ltd – Otter Super Fund A/c 11,000 0.40
20 GCF Investments Pty Ltd 10,000 0.36

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Distribution schedule

Ranges Investors Securities % Issued Capital
1 to 100 982 52,090 1.89
101 to 500 1,556 471,713 17.15
501 to 1,000 435 354,279 12.88
1,001 to 10,000 275 665,791 24.21
10,001 to 100,000 17 605,268 22.01
100,001 to maximum 2 600,859 21.85
Total 3,267 2,750,000 100.00

DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise defined, capitalised words used in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Prospectus.

DISCLAIMER

This announcement does not constitute an offer of any securities (including Capital Notes 2) for sale or issue. No action has been taken to register or qualify Capital Notes 2 or the offer or to otherwise permit a public offering of Capital Notes 2 outside Australia. In particular, this announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, any US Person (as defined in Regulation S of the US Securities Act). Any securities described in this announcement have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction in the United States, and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, US Persons except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, registration under the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws.

AMP Limited ABN 49 079 354 519

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The following advertisement will appear in The Australian Financial Review from 21 December 2019 to 26 December 2019 and in The Australian on 24 December 2019.

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AMP Limited ABN 49 079 354 519