Bombardier Inc Announces Closing Of New Issuance Of Senior Notes Due 2016 And Senior Notes Due 2023

Bombardier Inc announced that it has successfully closed its issuance of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of new Senior Notes. The issuance is comprised of $750 million aggregate principal amount of Bombardier's Senior Notes due 2016, which carry a coupon of 4.250% per annum and were sold at par (the 2016 Notes), and $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of Bombardier's Senior Notes due 2023, which carry a coupon of 6.125% per annum and were sold at par (the 2023 Notes). The 2016 Notes have a maturity date of January 15, 2016, and the 2023 Notes have a maturity date of January 15, 2023. Bombardier intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes.