MEG Energy Corp. Announced pricing and an increase in size of senior unsecured notes offering
15.03.2011 | PR Newswire
CALGARY, March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - MEG Energy Corp. ("MEG") (TSX: MEG) today announced the pricing and an increase in size of its previously announced senior unsecured notes offering (the "Notes Offering"). Due to strong reception shown by the market for the Notes Offering, MEG is increasing the total size of the offering from US$500 million to US$750 million. The senior unsecured notes shall bear interest at 6.5% per annum and are due in 2021. MEG intends to use the net proceeds of the Notes Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures and repayment of existing indebtedness. The closing of the Notes Offering, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to occur on March 18, 2011.The senior unsecured notes being offered by MEG will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The senior unsecured notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in the United States under Rule 144A and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. In Canada, the senior unsecured notes are being offered on a private placement basis in certain provinces of Canada.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.
About MEG
MEG is focused on sustainable in situ oil sands development and production in the southern Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada. MEG is actively developing enhanced oil recovery projects that utilize SAGD extraction methods.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release may contain forward-looking information including but not limited to the offering of senior unsecured notes by MEG, the closing of the Notes Offering, and the use of such proceeds. Such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analysis made by MEG in light of its experience and perception of current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to MEG's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from MEG's expectations. Other factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors detailed in the offering documentation prepared and delivered by MEG in connection with the Notes Offering.
For further information:
John Rogers,
VP Investor Relations
MEG Energy Corp.
(403) 770-5335
john.rogers@megenergy.com
www.megenergy.com