Thales finalizes the financing of its contemplated Imperva acquisition, issuing a €1.8bn bond - Press release - 11 October 2023

PRESS RELEASE

 11 October 2023

Meudon

Thales finalizes the financing of its contemplated Imperva acquisition, issuing a €1.8bn bond

Thales (Euronext Paris : HO) has launched today a 3-tranche bond issue for a total amount of €1.8 billion, aimed to finance the Imperva acquisition, announced on July 25. 

This new issuance is in the form of:

-          A 2-year €600 million tranche, at fixed rate with a 4% coupon;

-          A 5-year €600 million tranche, at fixed rate with a 4.125% coupon;  -       A 8-year €600 million tranche, at fixed rate with a 4.25% coupon.  

This issue, widely subscribed by a diversified investor base, confirms the confidence of the market in the creditworthiness of the Group, which is rated A2 (outlook: stable) by Moody’s and A- (outlook: stable) by S&P Global Ratings.

The placement of this issue was led by BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Deutsche Bank (global coordinators), alongside HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Natixis, Santander, Société Générale, UniCredit, Barclays, BBVA, CIC, Citibank and Commerzbank as bookrunners.

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT – Thales – 4, rue de la Verrerie – 92190 Meudon - France

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PRESS RELEASE

 11 October 2023

Meudon

About Thales 

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains: Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital identity & Security. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.

The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as quantum technologies, Edge computing, 6G and cybersecurity.

Thales has 77,000¹ employees in 68 countries. In 2022, the Group generated sales of €17.6 billion.

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¹  These figures do not include the Transport business, which is currently being divested.

CONTACTS

Thales, Media Relations                                                                                  FIND OUT MORE

Cédric Leurquin +33 6 31 01 53 25 

cedric.leurquin@thalesgroup.com

Thales, Analysts / Investors

Alexandra Boucheron +33 6 62 07 87 72 

ir@thalesgroup.com

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT – Thales – 4, rue de la Verrerie – 92190 Meudon - France

Tel.: +33(0)1 57 77 86 26 - www.thalesgroup.com         2