EANS-Adhoc: ams AG
ams issues promissory note for EUR 175.5 million in an
international placement
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ad-hoc disclosure transmitted by euro adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- other/Financing 11.07.2016 Premstaetten, Austria (11 July 2016) - ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide manufacturer of high performance sensor and analog solutions, has issued a promissory note in the amount of EUR 175.5 million which will increase the company's financial flexibility to support the future development of its business. Given positive investor demand the transaction size was raised to EUR 175.5 million from an originally lower amount. Benefitting from a supportive market environment, ams decided to issue its first promissory note in order to complement other financing options. With Commerzbank AG and Erste Group Bank AG acting as lead arrangers ams placed the transaction amount with European and Asian financial institutions. The amount raised is split into two fixed and variable interest tranches, each comprising 5- and 7-year term portions. ### About ams ams is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced sensor solutions and analog ICs. Our mission is to shape the world with sensor solutions by providing a seamless interface between humans and technology. ams' high-performance analog products drive applications requiring extreme precision, dynamic range, sensitivity, and ultra-low power consumption. Products include sensors, sensor interfaces, power management, and wireless ICs for consumer, communications, industrial, medical, and automotive markets. With headquarters in Austria, ams employs over 2,100 people globally and serves more than 8,000 customers worldwide. ams is listed on the SIX Swiss stock exchange (ticker symbol: AMS). More information about ams can be found at www.ams.com ams social media Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/amsAnalog or share with LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/ams-ag?trk=hb_tab_compy_id_20853 Further inquiry note: Moritz M. Gmeiner Senior Director Investor Relations Tel: +43 3136 500-31211 Fax: +43 3136 500-931211 Email: investor@ams.com end of announcement euro adhoc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- issuer: ams AG Tobelbader Strasse 30 A-8141 Premstaetten phone: +43 3136 500-0 FAX: +43 3136 500-931211 mail: investor@ams.com WWW: www.ams.com sector: Technology ISIN: AT0000A18XM4 indexes: stockmarkets: official dealing: SIX Swiss Exchange language: English
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