Republic of Angola (The) Issue of Debt (7733U)

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RNS Number : 7733U

Republic of Angola (The)

16 July 2018

Regulatory Announcement

RNS Number: 7733U

Republic of Angola

16 July 2018

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EXCEPT TO QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS UNDER RULE 144A OF THE SECURITIES ACT), AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN.

The Republic of Angola, rated B3 by Moody's and B (stable) by Fitch, has mandated Goldman Sachs International as Global Coordinator and Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs International and ICBC as Joint Lead Managers and Bookrunners in respect of an up to U.S.$500 million tap issue of its existing U.S.$1,250,000,000 9.375% notes due 2048 (the "Initial 2048 Notes"), subject to market conditions. The new notes, if issued, will be consolidated and form a single series with the Initial 2048 Notes (Unrestricted ISIN: XS1819680528 and Restricted ISIN US035198AC46). The new notes, if issued, are expected to be admitted to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's regulated market. FCA/ICMA stabilisation applies.

Manufacturer target market (MIFID II product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as not available to retail in EEA.

MiFID II professionals/ECPs-only - Manufacturer target market (MIFID II product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional investors only (all distribution channels). No PRIIPs key information document (KID) has been prepared as not available to retail in EEA.

This press release (and the information contained herein) is not an offer of securities for sale, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase securities, in the United States ("U.S."). Securities may not be offered or sold in the U.S. absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or an exemption from registration. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act. No public offering of the securities will be made in the U.S.

It may be unlawful to distribute this press release in certain jurisdictions. This press release in not for distribution in Canada, Japan or Australia. The information in this press release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in Canada, Japan or Australia or any other jurisdiction and any investment decision must be based on the preliminary prospectus dated July 16, 2018 and the pricing supplement issued at the time of pricing.

In the United Kingdom this communication is being distributed only to and is directed only at (a) persons outside the United Kingdom, (b) "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive (Directive 2003/71/EC who are (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling 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 (c) high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order, and (iii) other persons to whom it may be lawfully communicated (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The securities are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be available only to or will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this communication or any of its contents.

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