Sika AG, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, is redeeming its CHF150 mil. 4.5% bond issue.
The five-year loan placed in 2000 to finance growth and raise the company's liquidity, was scheduled to be paid back on July 20, 2005.
The five-year loan placed in 2000 to finance growth and raise the company's liquidity, was scheduled to be paid back on July 20, 2005.
Sika's syndicated credit facility is being applied to finance the redemption. More advantageous rates will lower the company's ongoing capital costs.
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Sika AG
Zugerstrasse 50
CH-6341 Baar, Switzerland
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Contact: Alfred Spieser
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Tel.: +41 41 768 68 00 Fax: +41 41 768 68 50
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