Westpac Capital Notes 8 Prospectus
ASX Release
17 August 2021
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES
Prospectus for the Westpac Capital Notes 8
Westpac Banking Corporation today lodged with the ASX and the Australian Securities and
Investments Commission a prospectus for Westpac Capital Notes 8 (WCN 8), including
information on the Reinvestment Offer. A copy of the prospectus is attached.
For further information:
David Lording Andrew Bowden
Group Head of Media Relations Head of Investor Relations
0419 683 411 0438 284 863
This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, General Manager & Company
Secretary.
Disclaimer
This announcement does not constitute an offer in any place in which, or to any person to
whom, it would not be lawful to make such an offer. In particular, this announcement does
not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United
States or to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S
under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933) (U.S. Person). WCN 8 are being offered in Australia
only and will not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of,
any U.S. Person.
Level 18, 275 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Westpac
Capital Notes 8
Prospectus and
Westpac Capital Notes 4
Reinvestment Offer Information
Arranger
Westpac Institutional Bank
Issuer
Westpac Banking Corporation
ABN 33 007 457 141
Joint Lead Managers
Westpac Institutional Bank
ANZ Securities Limited
Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Morgans Financial Limited
National Australia Bank Limited
Ord Minnett Limited
Shaw and Partners Limited
Date of this Prospectus
17 August 2021
Co-Managers
Bell Potter Securities Limited
Crestone Wealth
Management Limited
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable for some investors. Their complexity may
make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or
the risks associated with them, you should obtain professional advice.
Important notices
About this Prospectus
This Prospectus relates to the offer of Westpac Capital Notes 8 (“Notes”) at
an Issue Price of $100 each to raise approximately $1.0 billion with the ability
to raise more or less.
The Westpac Capital Notes 8 offered under this Prospectus are designated as
Series 2021-1.
This Prospectus is dated 17 August 2021 and was lodged with the Australian
Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) on that date. ASIC and ASX
Limited (“ASX”) take no responsibility for the content of this Prospectus
nor for the merits of the investment to which this Prospectus relates. This
Prospectus expires on the date which is 13 months after the date of this
Prospectus (“Expiry Date”) and no Notes will be issued or transferred on the
basis of this Prospectus after the Expiry Date.
Status of Westpac Capital Notes 8
Westpac Capital Notes 8 are fully paid, non-cumulative, convertible,
transferable, redeemable, subordinated
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, perpetual, unsecured notes issued by
Westpac.
The Notes are not deposit liabilities or protected accounts of Westpac
for the purposes of the Banking Act or Financial Claims Scheme and are
not subject to the depositor protection provisions of Australian banking
legislation (including the Australian Government guarantee of certain bank
deposits).
Investment-type products are subject to investment risk, including possible
delays in payment and loss of income and principal invested. Except as
required by law, and only to the extent so required, neither Westpac nor
any other person in any way warrants or guarantees the capital value or
performance of the Notes, the performance of Westpac or any particular
rate of return on any investment made under this Prospectus. If a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs, Westpac will be required
to Convert some or all of the Notes (or, where Conversion does not occur
for any reason and Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm
on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date
or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), then:
(i) those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such Capital Trigger
Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (as the case may be) and will not be
Converted, Redeemed or Transferred on any subsequent date; (ii) all rights in
relation to those Notes will be terminated immediately on the Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date
(as the case may be); and (iii) Holders will suffer loss as a consequence).
If Conversion occurs in these circumstances, Holders may (in the case of a
Capital Trigger Event) and are likely to (in the case of a Non-Viability Trigger
Event) receive Ordinary Shares that are worth significantly less than the Face
Value of the Notes. If Holders receive Ordinary Shares worth less than the
Face Value of the Notes, they will suffer loss as a consequence.
Defined words and expressions
Some words and expressions used in this Prospectus are capitalised as
they have defined meanings. The Glossary in Appendix A and clause 16.2 of
the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms in Appendix B define these words and
expressions.
A reference to time in this Prospectus is to Sydney time, unless otherwise
stated. A reference to $, A$, dollars and cents is to Australian currency, unless
otherwise stated.
No representations other than in this Prospectus
You should rely only on information in this Prospectus. No person is
authorised to provide any information or to make any representations in
connection with the Offer which are not contained in this Prospectus. Any
information or representations not contained in this Prospectus may not be
relied upon as having been authorised by Westpac in connection with the
Offer.
Past performance information
The financial information provided in this Prospectus is for information
purposes only and is not a forecast of operating results to be expected
in future periods. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future
performance.
This Prospectus does not provide investment advice – you should seek your
own professional investment advice.
The information in this Prospectus is not investment advice and has
been prepared without taking into account your investment objectives,
financial situation and particular needs (including financial and taxation
considerations) as an investor. You should consider the appropriateness
of the Notes having regard to these factors before deciding to apply for
any Notes. It is important that you read the entire Prospectus (including
the investment risks described in Sections 1.5 and 5) and seek professional
investment advice from your financial adviser or other professional adviser
before deciding whether to apply for any Notes.
Except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law, each Joint Lead
Manager and its respective directors, officers, employees and advisers
expressly disclaims and does not accept any liability for the contents of this
Prospectus, the Notes or the Offer.
This Prospectus also contains information in relation to (amongst other
things) the Reinvestment Offer. Neither Westpac nor any other person is
providing any investment advice or making any recommendation to Eligible
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders in respect of the Reinvestment Offer.
Restrictions in foreign jurisdictions
This Offer is being made in Australia only and this Prospectus does not
constitute an offer in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom,
it would not be lawful to make such an offer. No action has been taken to
register or qualify the Notes or the Offer or to otherwise permit a public
offering of the Notes in any jurisdiction outside Australia. The distribution
of this Prospectus (including an electronic copy) in jurisdictions outside
Australia may be restricted by law.
You should read the foreign selling restrictions (including, in particular, the
restrictions in the United States and on US Persons) in Section 7.13. If you
come into possession of this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia,
you should seek advice on, and observe, any such restrictions. If you fail
to comply with such restrictions that failure may constitute a violation of
applicable securities laws.
Exposure period
The Corporations Act prohibits the acceptance of Applications during the
seven day period after the date this Prospectus was lodged with ASIC. This
period is referred to as the “exposure period” and ASIC may extend this
period by up to a further seven days (that is up to 14 days in total). The
purpose of the exposure period is to enable this Prospectus to be examined
by market participants before the Opening Date.
How to access a Prospectus and Apply
The Prospectus will be available via the Offer website at
westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8.
During the Offer Period:
• Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders may apply for Notes by
following the Reinvestment Application instructions via the Offer website
at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8;
• Eligible Securityholders may apply for Notes by following the
Securityholder Application instructions via the Offer website at
westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8; and
• Broker Firm Applicants can access a copy of this Prospectus, by
downloading an electronic copy at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8
or from their Syndicate Broker.
The Prospectus is only available electronically to persons accessing
and downloading it in Australia. If you access an electronic copy of this
Prospectus, you should ensure that you download and read the entire
Prospectus.
For information on who is eligible to apply for any Notes under the Offer and
how to make an Application – see Section 8 and the online Reinvestment
Application instructions, online Securityholder Application instructions or
contact your Syndicate Broker (as applicable).
No withdrawal of Application
You cannot withdraw your Application once it has been lodged, except as
permitted under the Corporations Act.
Refunds
If you are Allocated less than the number of Notes that you applied for, you
will receive a refund as soon as possible after the Issue Date. If the Offer does
not proceed, any Application Payment you have made will be refunded to
you. No interest will be payable on Application Payments.
Trading in Westpac Capital Notes 8
It is your responsibility to determine your Allocation before trading in Notes
to avoid the risk of selling Notes you do not own. To assist you in determining
your Allocation before the receipt of your Holding Statement, you may call
the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Information Line (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to
7.30pm, Sydney time) on 1300 660 106 (in Australia) and +61 1300 660 106
(outside Australia) if you are an Eligible Securityholder, or contact your
Syndicate Broker if you are a Broker Firm Applicant. If you sell Notes before
you receive confirmation of your Allocation, you do so at your own risk.
Providing personal information
You will be asked to provide personal information to Westpac (directly or via
its agents, including the Registrar) if you apply for any Notes. See Section 7.14
for information on how Westpac (and its agents, including the Registrar on its
behalf) collects, holds and uses this personal information. You can also obtain
a copy of Westpac’s privacy policy at westpac.com.au/privacy.
Incorporation by reference
Information contained in or accessible through the documents or websites
mentioned in this Prospectus does not form part of this Prospectus unless
it is specifically stated that the document or website is incorporated by
reference and forms part of this Prospectus.
Note:
1. See Sections 1.4 and 2.7 for a description of how the Notes will rank in a Winding Up.
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX A
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1WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
Table of contents
Important noticesInside front cover
Guidance for retail investors2
Key dates3
1. Investment overview4
2. Information about Westpac Capital Notes 818
3. Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 437
4. About Westpac44
5. Investment risks53
6. Australian tax summary75
7. Other information81
8. Applying for Westpac Capital Notes 889
Appendix A – Glossary95
Appendix B – Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms107
Corporate DirectoryInside back cover
2WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
Guidance for retail investors
1. Read this
Prospectus in
full
• If you are considering applying for any Notes under the Offer, this Prospectus is
important and should be read in its entirety (including the “Westpac Capital Notes 8
Terms” in Appendix B).
• You should have particular regard to the:
–“Investment overview” in Section 1;
–“Information about Westpac Capital Notes 8” in Section 2;
–“Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 4” in Section 3; and
–“Investment risks” in Section 5.
• In considering whether to apply for any Notes, it is important to consider all risks
and other information regarding an investment in the Notes in light of your particular
investment objectives and circumstances.
• Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank
deposits and may not be suitable for some investors. Their complexity may make them
difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in the loss
of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks
associated with them, you should obtain professional advice.
2. Speak to your
professional
adviser
• You should seek professional advice from your stockbroker, solicitor, accountant or
other independent and qualified professional adviser about the Offer.
• ASIC has published guidance on how to choose a professional adviser on its
MoneySmart website. You can also search ‘choosing a financial adviser’ at
moneysmart.gov.au.
3. Consider
the ASIC
guidance
for retail
investors
• Further guidance on investing in bank hybrid securities can be found on ASIC’s
MoneySmart website. You can find this guidance by searching “hybrid securities” at
moneysmart.gov.au or via a link at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8. The guidance
includes a series of questions you should ask before you invest in hybrid securities to
check your understanding of how hybrids work, their features and risks.
4. Learn more
about
investing in
bank hybrid
securities
• Westpac’s Guide to Bank Hybrids, a web-based guide to help investors understand
some of the typical features and risks associated with an investment in bank hybrid
securities, is available at westpac.com.au/bankhybridguide. The Guide to Bank Hybrids
provides a brief overview of hybrid investments, including how to invest in an Australian
bank and the typical features and risks of different types of bank hybrids. The Guide to
Bank Hybrids may be helpful when you are considering an investment in the Notes.
5. Obtain further
information
about
Westpac and
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
• Westpac is a disclosing entity for the purposes of the Corporations Act and, as a
result, is subject to regular reporting and disclosure obligations under the Corporations
Act and the ASX Listing Rules. In addition, Westpac must notify ASX immediately
(subject to certain exceptions) if it becomes aware of information about Westpac that
a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of its
securities, including the Notes.
• Copies of documents lodged with ASIC can be obtained from, or inspected at, an ASIC
office and Westpac’s ASX announcements may be viewed at asx.com.au (ASX code
WBC). Further information about Westpac, including Westpac’s half-yearly and annual
financial reports, presentations and other investor information, can be obtained from
westpac.com.au/investorcentre.
6. Use of
franking
credits
• The value and availability of franking credits to you will depend on your particular
circumstances and the tax rules that apply at the time of each Distribution.
7. Enquiries• If you have any questions in relation to the Offer, please call the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Information Line (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 7.30pm, Sydney time) on
1300 660 106 (in Australia) and +61 1300 660 106 (outside Australia) (local call cost
within Australia) or contact your financial adviser or other professional adviser.
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX A
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3WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
Key dates
Key dates for the Offer
Record date for determining Eligible Securityholders (7.00pm Sydney time)10 August 2021
Announcement of the Offer and lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC17 August 2021
Bookbuild period commences17 August 2021
Announcement of the Margin24 August 2021
Lodgement of replacement Prospectus with ASIC25 August 2021
Opening Date25 August 2021
Closing Date for the Securityholder Offer (6.00pm Sydney time)9 September 2021
Closing Date for the Broker Firm Offer (6.00pm Sydney time)9 September 2021
Issue Date of Notes15 September 2021
Commencement of normal settlement trading16 September 2021
Holding Statements dispatched by17 September 2021
Key dates for Westpac Capital Notes 8
Record Date for first Distribution 13 December 2021
First Distribution Payment Date
1
21 December 2021
Option for Westpac to Convert
2
, Redeem
3
or Transfer the Notes 21 September 2029
21 December 2029
21 March 2030
21 June 2030
Scheduled Conversion Date
4
21 June 2032
Key dates for the Reinvestment Offer
Reinvestment Offer Record Date for determining Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders
(7.00pm Sydney time)
10 August 2021
Opening Date for the Reinvestment Offer25 August 2021
Record date for First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution (7.00pm Sydney time)7 September 2021
Closing Date for the Reinvestment Offer (6.00pm Sydney time)9 September 2021
Expected date of transfer of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 to Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Nominated Party
15 September 2021
Issue Date of Notes for the Reinvestment Offer15 September 2021
Payment date for First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution
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15 September 2021
Key dates for the Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4
Record date for First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution (7.00pm Sydney time)7 September 2021
Payment date for First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution
5
15 September 2021
Record date for Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution (7.00pm Sydney time)22 September 2021
Payment date for Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution
5
30 September 2021
Last day of trading in Westpac Capital Notes 48 December 2021
Record date for intended Final Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on Non-Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4 (7.00pm Sydney time)
10 December 2021
Payment date for intended Final Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution
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on Non-Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4
20 December 2021
Expected date of redemption of Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 420 December 2021
Dates may change
These dates are indicative only and may change. Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers may, in their absolute
discretion, close the Offer early or extend the Offer Period without notice. Westpac may also withdraw the Offer at
any time before Notes are issued. Accordingly, if you wish to apply for any Notes, you are encouraged to do so as
soon as possible after the Opening Date.
Except as otherwise specified in the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms, if any of these dates are not Business Days
and an event under the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms is stipulated to occur on that day, then the event will occur
on the next Business Day.
Note:
1. Distributions are payable quarterly, subject to satisfaction of the Distribution Payment Conditions – see Section 2.1.9.
2. Subject to satisfaction of the Optional Conversion Restriction – see Section 2.4.2.
3. There can be no certainty that APRA will provide its prior written approval for any such Redemption.
4. Conversion of the Notes to Ordinary Shares on this date is subject to satisfaction of the Scheduled Conversion Conditions – see Section 2.2.3.
5. Subject to satisfaction of the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms.
Investment
overview
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
SECTION 1
This Section sets out:
1.1 Key features of the Offer and Westpac Capital Notes 8
1.2 Summary of the Distributions payable on Westpac Capital Notes 8
1.3 Summary of certain events which may affect what Holders of Westpac Capital Notes 8 receive
and when they receive it
1.4 Ranking of Westpac Capital Notes 8 in a Winding Up
1.5 Key risks associated with an investment in Westpac Capital Notes 8 and Westpac
1.6 Comparison of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 with certain other Westpac investments or products
1.7 Structure of the Offer and how to apply for Westpac Capital Notes 8
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX A
5WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
1.1 Key features of the Offer and Westpac Capital Notes 8
TopicSummaryFurther information
1.1.1 The OfferThe Offer is for the issue of Westpac Capital Notes 8 to
raise approximately $1.0 billion, with the ability to raise more
or less. The Offer includes the Reinvestment Offer, which is
a priority offer to Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders
to reinvest all or some of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 in
the Westpac Capital Notes 8.
Sections 2, 3 and 8
1.1.2 The issuerWestpac Banking Corporation
ABN 33 007 457 141.
Section 4
1.1.3 Key features
of Westpac
Capital Notes 8
Westpac Capital Notes 8 are:
• fully paid – the Issue Price ($100 per Note, which will also
be the Initial Face Value of the Note) must be paid to
Westpac before the Notes are issued;
• non-cumulative – they offer Distributions which
are discretionary and unpaid Distributions do not
accumulate. Holders will not have any right to
compensation if Westpac does not pay a Distribution;
• convertible – in certain circumstances, Westpac will be
required or permitted to Convert the Notes into Ordinary
Shares;
• redeemable and transferable – in certain circumstances,
Westpac may be permitted to repay the Face Value
(initially $100 per Note) of the Notes to Holders or
transfer the Notes to a third party (but there are
significant restrictions on repayment of the Notes);
• perpetual – they do not have a fixed maturity date and
could exist indefinitely if not Redeemed, Converted or
Transferred (in which case you would not receive your
capital back, although you may sell your Notes on ASX
at the prevailing market price to realise your investment.
However, that price may be less than the Face Value
(initially $100 per Note) and there may be no liquid
market in the Notes);
• unsecured – they are not guaranteed nor are they
deposit liabilities or protected accounts of Westpac
under the Banking Act or Financial Claims Scheme
and they are not subject to the depositor protection
provisions of Australian banking legislation;
• subject to a Capital Trigger Event and Non-Viability
Trigger Event – where such an event occurs (which
includes where Westpac suffers significant losses), some
or all of the Notes must be Converted into Ordinary
Shares or, if Conversion does not occur for any reason
and Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by
5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital
Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), the rights
of Holders attaching to those Notes will be terminated
immediately on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as
the case may be), and Holders will lose all the value of
their investment in those Notes and they will not receive
any compensation or unpaid Distributions;
• subordinated – in the event of a Winding Up, if the
Notes are still on issue and have not been Redeemed
or Converted, or otherwise had the rights attaching to
them terminated, they will rank ahead of Ordinary Shares,
equally among themselves and with Equal Ranking Capital
Securities and behind Senior Creditors. However, it is likely
that a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
would occur prior to a Winding Up and the Notes would
have been Converted into Ordinary Shares or otherwise
had the rights attaching to them terminated; and
Section 2
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms
6WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
Note:
1. The Tax Rate is 30% (or 0.30 expressed as a decimal) as at the date of this Prospectus but that rate may change.
2. The Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms do not include any events of default.
TopicSummaryFurther information
• listed – Westpac will apply for the Notes to be quoted on
ASX and the Notes are expected to trade on ASX under
the code WBCPK.
The Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms are complex and derive
from the detailed capital requirements that APRA applies to
these instruments. Westpac’s ability to pay Distributions or
to Convert or Redeem the Notes is subject to a number of
restrictions, including APRA not objecting to the Distributions
and APRA giving prior written approval to a Redemption.
1.1.4 Use of
proceeds of
the Westpac
Capital Notes 8
Westpac is issuing the Notes to raise regulatory capital
which satisfies the regulatory capital requirements of APRA.
The proceeds received under the Offer will be used by
Westpac for general business purposes.
Sections 4.1.5 and
4.2.1
1.2 Summary of the Distributions payable on Westpac Capital Notes 8
TopicSummaryFurther information
1.2.1 Distributions
payable on
Westpac
Capital Notes 8
The Notes offer Holders quarterly, floating rate Distributions
until the Notes are Converted at their full Face Value (or
terminated following a failure to Convert) or Redeemed.
The Distribution Payment Dates are quarterly, being
21 March, 21 June, 21 September and 21 December of each
year. The first Distribution is scheduled to be paid on
21 December 2021.
The Distribution Rate is determined in accordance with the
following formula:
(3 month BBSW Rate + Margin) x (1 – Tax Rate
1
)
The Margin is expected to be in the range of 2.90% to
3.10% per annum and will be determined at the end of the
Bookbuild.
Distributions are expected to be fully franked.
Section 2.1
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms
clause 3
1.2.2 Distributions
may not be paid on
Westpac Capital
Notes 8
Payments of Distributions are within the absolute discretion
of Westpac, which means Westpac does not have to
pay them. Distributions are also only payable if the other
Distribution Payment Conditions are satisfied.
Distributions are non-cumulative, which means that unpaid
Distributions will not be made up or accumulate. Holders will
not have any rights to compensation if Westpac does not pay
Distributions. Failure to pay any Distribution is not an event
of default
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and Holders have no right to apply for a Winding
Up on the grounds of non-payment of a Distribution.
If for any reason a Distribution has not been paid in full for a
relevant Distribution Payment Date, then until a Distribution
is paid in full on a subsequent Distribution Payment Date (or
all Notes are Converted at their full Face Value, Redeemed or
terminated following a failure to Convert), Westpac must not:
• determine or pay any Dividends on its Ordinary Shares; or
• undertake any discretionary Buy Back or Capital Reduction,
unless the amount of the unpaid Distribution is paid in
full within 20 Business Days of the relevant Distribution
Payment Date (and in certain other limited circumstances).
These restrictions would not apply where the reason a
Distribution was not paid was because the Distribution Rate
was zero or negative (see Section 2.1.3).
Sections 2.1.1 and
2.1.9 to 2.1.11
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms
clauses 3.3, 3.4, 3.7
and 3.8
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APPENDIX A
7WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
1.3 Summary of certain events which may affect what Holders of
Westpac Capital Notes 8 receive and when they receive it
TopicSummaryFurther information
1.3.1 Events that
may affect the
Westpac Capital
Notes 8
The Notes do not have a fixed maturity date and Holders
do not have a right to request or require Westpac to
Convert, Redeem or arrange for the Transfer of the Notes.
Accordingly, what will happen to the Notes is uncertain.
It is possible that the Notes could remain on issue
indefinitely and the Face Value (initially $100 per Note) will
not be repaid.
The diagram and table in this Section 1.3.1 summarise certain
events that may occur while the Notes are on issue and
what Holders may receive in relation to the Notes under the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms.
Sections 2.2 to 2.6
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms
clauses 4 to 8
OPTION FOR WESTPAC TO CONVERT,
REDEEM OR TRANSFER
15 September
2021, the
Issue Date
21
September
2029
Conversion, Redemption (subject to
APRA approval) or Transfer at Westpac’s
option (see Sections 2.3 and 2.4)
Conversion
You receive
Ordinary
Shares
Redemption
You receive
the Face
Value from
Westpac
Transfer
You receive
the Face
Value
from a
nominated
third party
purchaser
You receive
Ordinary Shares
Tax Event or Regulatory Event
Conversion, Redemption (subject to APRA approval) or Transfer at Westpac’s option if a Tax Event or Regulatory
Event occurs (see Sections 2.3 and 2.4)
Acquisition Event
Automatic Conversion if an Acquisition Event occurs subject to the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition, as it
applies to an Acquisition Event, being satisfied (see Section 2.6)
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Automatic Conversion if a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs (or if Conversion
does not occur for any reason by 5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date, all rights in relation to those Notes will be terminated)
(see Section 2.5)
You receive
Ordinary Shares
21 June 2032, the first
possible Scheduled
Conversion Date
Scheduled Conversion
subject to the Scheduled
Conversion Conditions
being satisfied
(see Section 2.2.3)
Each Distribution
Payment Date after the
first possible Scheduled
Conversion Date
If Scheduled Conversion
does not occur on the
first possible Scheduled
Conversion Date of
21 June 2032, then
Scheduled Conversion
will occur on the first
Distribution Payment
Date after that date on
which the Scheduled
Conversion Conditions
are satisfied (see Section
2.2.3).
SCHEDULED CONVERSION DATE
Perpetual
EVENTS THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME:
21
December
2029
21
March
2030
21
June
2030
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SECTION 1 Investment overview
EventWhen?Is APRA
approval
required?
Are there
other pre-
conditions
to the event?
What value
will a Holder
receive?
In what form
will that value
be provided
to Holders?
Where to
find further
information?
Redemption
at Westpac's
option
21 September
2029, 21
December
2029, 21
March 2030,
21 June 2030
or if a Tax
Event or
Regulatory
Event occurs
Ye s
3
Yes,
before or
concurrently
with
Redemption
4
Face Value
(initially
$100 per
Note) plus a
Distribution
5
CashSections 2.3.1
to 2.3.4
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clause 7
Transfer at
Westpac's
option
21 September
2029, 21
December
2029, 21
March 2030,
21 June 2030
or if a Tax
Event or
Regulatory
Event occurs
NoNoFace Value
(initially
$100 per
Note) plus a
Distribution
5
Cash
6
Sections 2.3.1
and 2.3.5
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clause 8
Conversion
at Westpac's
option
21 September
2029, 21
December
2029, 21
March 2030,
21 June 2030
or if a Tax
Event or
Regulatory
Event occurs
NoYe s
7
Ordinary
Shares worth
approximately
$101.01
8
per
Note plus a
Distribution
5
A variable
number of
Ordinary
Shares
plus a cash
Distribution
5
Section 2.4
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clauses 6
and 9
Scheduled
Conversion
21 June 2032NoYe s
7
Ordinary
Shares worth
approximately
$101.01
8
per
Note plus a
Distribution
5
A variable
number of
Ordinary
Shares
plus a cash
Distribution
5
Section 2.2
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clauses 4
and 9
Conversion
upon an
Acquisition
Event
If an
Acquisition
Event occurs
NoYe s
7
Ordinary
Shares worth
approximately
$101.01
8
per
Note plus a
Distribution
5
A variable
number of
Ordinary
Shares
plus a cash
Distribution
5
Section 2.6
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clauses 5.9
and 9
Note:
3. Holders should not expect that APRA’s prior written approval will be given if requested.
4. Westpac may only Redeem Notes if it replaces them with capital of the same or better quality (and the replacement is done under conditions
that are sustainable for the income capacity of Westpac) or obtains confirmation that APRA is satisfied that Westpac does not have to replace
the Notes.
5. The Distribution would be for the period from (but excluding) the last Distribution Payment Date to (and including) the relevant Conversion
Date, Redemption Date or Transfer Date (as applicable). Payments of Distributions are within the absolute discretion of Westpac, which means
Westpac does not have to pay them. Distributions are also only payable if the Distribution Payment Conditions are satisfied.
6. On Transfer, Holders will receive the Face Value in cash from the Nominated Party to whom the Notes are transferred.
7. Conversion is conditional on Westpac’s share price being above a specified level in the period prior to Conversion.
8. Based on the Initial Face Value of $100 per Note and the VWAP of Ordinary Shares during the relevant VWAP Period before the Conversion
Date, with the benefit of a 1% discount. The value of Ordinary Shares received on the Conversion of one Note may be worth more or less than
$101.01 depending on the market price of Ordinary Shares before Conversion and the Face Value of the Notes at the Conversion Date.
1
6
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
9WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
EventWhen?Is APRA
approval
required?
Are there
other pre-
conditions
to the event?
What value
will a Holder
receive?
In what form
will that value
be provided
to Holders?
Where to
find further
information?
Conversion
upon a Capital
Trigger
Event or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event
If a Capital
Trigger
Event or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event
occurs
NoNoA variable
value,
depending on
the price of
the Ordinary
Shares at
the relevant
time and
the number
of Ordinary
Shares
received on
Conversion.
However,
Holders may
(in the case
of a Capital
Trigger Event)
and are likely
to (in the
case of a
Non-Viability
Trigger
Event) receive
significantly
less than
approximately
$101.01 for
each Note
(based on
the Initial
Face Value
of $100 per
Note), and
the value may
be nothing if
Conversion
does not
occur for
any reason
and Ordinary
Shares are
not issued for
any reason
by 5.00pm
on the fifth
Business
Day after
the Capital
Trigger Event
Conversion
Date or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event
Conversion
Date (as
the case
may be).
9
A variable
number of
Ordinary
Shares up to
the Maximum
Conversion
Number.
However, if
Conversion
of the Notes
does not
occur for
any reason
and Ordinary
Shares are
not issued for
any reason
by 5.00pm
on the fifth
Business
Day after
the Capital
Trigger Event
Conversion
Date or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event
Conversion
Date (as the
case may
be), then
the rights
of Holders
attaching
to those
Notes will be
terminated
immediately
on the Capital
Trigger Event
Conversion
Date or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event
Conversion
Date (as the
case may
be) and
Holders will
lose all of the
value of their
investment
in those
Notes and
they will not
receive any
compensation
or unpaid
Distributions.
Sections 2.5
and 5.1.9 to
5.1.11
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clauses 5.1 to
5.8 and 9
Note:
9. Section 2.5 provides further detail on the circumstances in which Holders are likely to receive significantly less than $101.01 for each Note due to
a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
10WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
1.4 Ranking of Westpac Capital Notes 8 in a Winding Up
The table in this Section 1.4 illustrates how the Notes would rank upon a Winding Up, if they are on issue at that
time. It is likely that a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event would occur prior to a Winding Up
and the Notes would have been Converted into Ordinary Shares or otherwise had the rights attaching to them
terminated immediately on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion
Date (as the case may be) where Conversion does not occur for any reason and Ordinary Shares are not issued for
any reason by 5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be).
Higher rankingIllustrative examples
10
Preferred and secured
debt
Liabilities in Australia in relation to protected accounts (generally,
savings accounts and term deposits) and other liabilities preferred
by law including employee entitlements and secured creditors
Unsubordinated
unsecured debt
Trade and general creditors, bonds, notes and debentures and
other unsubordinated unsecured debt obligations. This includes
covered bonds which are an unsecured claim on Westpac, though
they are secured over assets that form part of the Westpac Group
Subordinated
unsecured debt and
subordinated perpetual
debt
Westpac NZD Subordinated Notes
11
, other subordinated bonds,
notes and debentures and other subordinated unsecured debt
obligations with a fixed maturity date and subordinated perpetual
floating rate notes issued in 1986
Additional Tier 1
Capital securities
Westpac Capital Notes 8, Westpac Capital Notes 2, Westpac
Capital Notes 4, Westpac Capital Notes 5, Westpac Capital
Notes 6, Westpac Capital Notes 7 and Westpac USD AT1
Securities
Lower rankingOrdinary sharesOrdinary Shares
1.5 Key risks associated with an investment in Westpac Capital Notes 8
and Westpac
Before applying for any Notes, you should consider whether the Notes are a suitable investment for you. There are
risks involved with investing in the Notes and in Westpac. Many of these risks are outside the control of Westpac
and the Westpac Directors. These risks include those in this Section 1.5 and Section 5 and any other matters
referred to in this Prospectus.
1.5.1 Key risks of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
TopicSummaryFurther information
Distributions may not
be paid
There is a risk that Distributions will not be paid.
Distributions are discretionary and are only payable subject
to the satisfaction of the Distribution Payment Conditions.
For example, this includes the Distribution not resulting in
a breach of capital requirements and APRA not otherwise
objecting to the payment of the Distribution.
Distributions are non-cumulative. If a Distribution is not
paid in full because the Distribution Payment Conditions are
not satisfied, Holders are not entitled to receive the unpaid
Distribution.
Sections 2.1.9 and 5.1.1
Note:
10. This diagram and the descriptions are simplified and illustrative only, and do not include every type of security or obligation that may be issued
or entered into by Westpac, or every potential claim against Westpac in a Winding Up. Westpac will from time to time issue additional securities
or incur other obligations that rank ahead of, equally with, or subordinated to, the Notes. Further, some of the securities represented in the
diagram (for example, Westpac NZD Subordinated Notes and Additional Tier 1 Capital securities) may be converted into Ordinary Shares, which
will then rank equally with other Ordinary Shares.
11. On 9 July 2021, Westpac announced it will redeem all Westpac NZD Subordinated Notes on their first optional redemption date, being
1 September 2021.
1
6
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
11WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
TopicSummaryFurther information
It is not certain
whether and when
the Westpac
Capital Notes 8
will be Converted,
Redeemed or
Transferred
Conversion may not occur on 21 June 2032, being the
first possible Scheduled Conversion Date, or at all if the
Scheduled Conversion Conditions are not satisfied.
Conversion, Redemption or Transfer may occur in certain
circumstances before the Scheduled Conversion Date,
which may be disadvantageous to Holders in light of market
conditions or your individual circumstances.
Holders have no right to request that their Notes be
Converted, Redeemed or Transferred. Unless their Notes are
Converted, Redeemed or Transferred, Holders would need
to sell their Notes on ASX at the prevailing market price
to realise their investment. That price may be less than the
Face Value (initially $100 per Note) and there may be no
liquid market in the Notes.
Sections 5.1.14 to
5.1.16
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 are not
deposit liabilities or
protected accounts
The Notes are not deposit liabilities or protected accounts
of Westpac for the purposes of the Banking Act or Financial
Claims Scheme and are not subject to the depositor
protection provisions of Australian banking legislation
(including the Australian Government guarantee of certain
bank deposits).
Important Notices
and Section 5.1.3
Market price of the
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 may
fluctuate
The Notes may trade at a market price below Face Value
(initially $100 per Note).
Circumstances in which the market price of the Notes may
decline include general conditions, changes in government
policy, changes in regulatory policy, impacts of regulatory
change, changes in investor perception and sentiment in
relation to Westpac, changes in the market price of other
securities issued by Westpac or other issuers and the
occurrence of or increase in the likelihood of the occurrence
of one or more Distributions not being paid, a Capital
Trigger Event or a Non-Viability Trigger Event.
Sections 5.1.1 and
5.1.4
Liquidity of the
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 may be low
The market for the Notes will likely be less liquid than the
market for Ordinary Shares.
Holders who wish to sell their Notes may be unable to do so
at an acceptable price, or at all, if insufficient liquidity exists
in the market for the Notes.
Section 5.1.5
Use of franking
credits
The value and availability of franking credits to a Holder will
depend on that Holder’s particular circumstances and the
tax rules that apply at the time of each Distribution.
Sections 2.1.6, 5.1.7
and 6.3.1
Changes in the
Distribution Rate
The Distribution Rate will fluctuate (and may increase and/
or decrease) over time with movements in the 3 month
BBSW Rate. It is possible for the 3 month BBSW Rate to
become negative. Should this occur, the negative amount
will be taken into account in calculating the Distribution
Rate (but there is no obligation on Holders to pay Westpac
if the Distribution Rate becomes negative and there would
be no Distribution in those circumstances).
There is a risk that the Distribution Rate may become less
attractive compared to returns available on comparable
securities or investments.
Sections 2.1.2 and
5.1.6
12WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
TopicSummaryFurther information
Conversion or
termination of rights
on account of a
Capital Trigger Event
or a Non-Viability
Trigger Event
The value of Ordinary Shares received for each Note that is
Converted upon the occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event
or Non-Viability Trigger Event may (in the case of a Capital
Trigger Event) and is likely to (in the case of a Non-Viability
Trigger Event) be significantly less than approximately
$101.01 for each Note (based on the Initial Face Value of
$100 per Note). This is because the number of Ordinary
Shares issued on Conversion is limited by the Maximum
Conversion Number, as required by APRA. The Maximum
Conversion Number applied on a Conversion of this kind is
based on an Ordinary Share price that reflects 20% of the
Ordinary Share price at the time of issue of the Notes.
If Conversion of Notes does not occur for any reason and
Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm
on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion
Date (as the case may be) (including, for example, due to
applicable law, order of a court or action of any government
authority, including regarding the insolvency, Winding
Up or other external administration of Westpac, as a
result of Westpac's inability or failure to comply with its
obligations under the terms and conditions of the Notes
in relation to Conversion, or as a result of laws relating to
Australian foreign investment laws, Australian financial
sector ownership laws, Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act
or operational delays (for example, due to COVID-19 related
restrictions on access to facilities and systems of Westpac
and/or its agents)), then:
• those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (as
the case may be) and will not be Converted, Redeemed
or Transferred on any subsequent date; and
• all rights in relation to those Notes will be terminated
immediately on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as
the case may be), and Holders will lose all of the value of
their investment in those Notes and they will not receive
any compensation or unpaid Distributions.
Sections 2.5.4, 2.5.5,
2.5.6, 5.1.9, 5.1.10 and
5.1.11
Credit ratingsAny credit rating assigned to the Notes or other Westpac
securities could be reviewed, suspended, withdrawn or
downgraded by credit rating agencies, or credit rating
agencies could change their rating methodology, at any
time which could adversely affect the market price and
liquidity of the Notes and other Westpac securities.
Section 5.1.12
The price used to
calculate the number
of Ordinary Shares
to be issued on
Conversion may not
be the market price
The Ordinary Share price used to calculate the number
of Ordinary Shares to be issued on Conversion may be
different to the market price of Ordinary Shares at the time
of Conversion because the price used in the calculation is
based on the VWAP during the relevant period prior to the
Conversion Date.
The value of Ordinary Shares Holders receive based on
the calculation may therefore be less than the value of
those Ordinary Shares based on the market price on the
Conversion Date.
Section 5.1.13
No fixed maturity
date
As the Notes are perpetual instruments and have no fixed
maturity date, there is a risk the Notes could remain on issue
indefinitely and Holders may not be repaid their investment.
Section 5.1.17
1
6
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
13WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
TopicSummaryFurther information
Ranking of the
Westpac Capital
Notes 8
In the event of a Winding Up, if the Notes are still on issue
and have not been Redeemed or Converted, they will rank
ahead of Ordinary Shares, equally among themselves and
with all Equal Ranking Capital Securities and behind Senior
Creditors (including depositors and holders of Westpac's
senior or less subordinated debt). This means that if there
is a shortfall of funds on a Winding Up to pay all amounts
ranking senior to, and equally with, the Notes, Holders will
lose all or some of their investment.
However, it is likely that a Capital Trigger Event or Non-
Viability Trigger Event would occur prior to a Winding Up
and the Notes would have been Converted into Ordinary
Shares, in which case Holders will hold Ordinary Shares
and rank equally with other holders of Ordinary Shares in
a Winding Up. If Conversion does not occur for any reason
following a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger
Event and Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by
5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be), all rights attaching to
those Notes will be terminated on the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion
Date (as the case may be), and Holders will lose all of the
value of their investment in those Notes and they will not
receive any compensation or unpaid Distributions and those
Notes will have no ranking in a Winding Up.
Sections 1.4, 2.7,
5.1.10, 5.1.11, 5.1.24 and
5.1.25
Changes in
regulatory capital
requirements
Any fall in Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Ratio as a result of future changes to regulatory capital
requirements may adversely impact the market price of the
Notes or potentially increase the chance at a later date that
Conversion takes place due to the occurrence of a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2,
4.2.3, 4.2.4 and 5.1.18
Future issues of
securities by Westpac
Westpac may issue further securities which rank equally
with or ahead of the Notes.
Section 5.1.24
Terms may be
amended
In certain circumstances as set out in the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms, Westpac may, with APRA's prior written
approval where required and subject to compliance with
applicable laws, amend the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
without the approval of Holders.
Section 5.1.26
14WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
1.5.2 Key risks associated with Westpac and the Westpac Group
TopicSummaryFurther information
Information security,
including cyber
attacks
The Westpac Group (and its external service providers) is
subject to information security risks, such as cyberattacks,
espionage and/or errors happening at an unprecedented
pace, scale and reach.
Section 5.2.1
COVID-19 and a
pandemic like
COVID-19
The Westpac Group is vulnerable to the impacts of a
communicable disease outbreak or a pandemic. The
COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have,
a negative impact on Westpac's customers, shareholders,
employees and financial performance. The pandemic has
also disrupted, and will continue to disrupt, numerous
industries and global supply chains, causing a negative
effect on economic activity.
Section 5.2.2
Legal or regulatory
change and
compliance
Westpac could be adversely affected by changes in laws,
regulations or regulatory policy, by failing to comply with
laws, regulations or regulatory policy, or by other regulatory
action (including as a result of reviews and inquiries
commissioned by governments or regulators).
Sections 5.2.3, 5.2.4,
5.2.6, 5.2.9 and 5.2.12
Ineffective risk
management
Westpac’s risk management framework has not always been,
or may not in the future prove to be, effective.
Section 5.2.5
Availability and cost
of funding
Adverse funding market conditions or depositor preferences,
or failure to maintain Westpac’s credit ratings, may
significantly affect the availability and cost of Westpac’s
funding.
Sections 5.2.11 and
5.2.14
Financial market
volatility
Westpac could be adversely affected by disruptions to
global financial markets or other financial market volatility.
Sections 5.2.13 and
5.2.20
Economic conditions,
asset values,
commodity prices
and credit losses
Economic disruptions, declines in asset values or declines in
commodity prices may cause Westpac to incur higher credit
losses on lending and counterparty exposures.
Sections 5.2.15 to
5.2.18
Other risksWestpac could be adversely affected by other events such
as reputational damage, climate change, technology failures,
changes in competition, operational failures, fraudulent
conduct, poor data quality or other risks.
Sections 5.2.7, 5.2.8,
5.2.10, 5.2.11, 5.2.19
and 5.2.21 to 5.2.30
1.6 Comparison of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 with certain other
Westpac investments or products
TopicSummaryFurther information
Differences between
term deposits,
Westpac Capital
Notes 7, Westpac
Capital Notes 8 and
Ordinary Shares
There are differences between term deposits, Westpac
Capital Notes 7, Westpac Capital Notes 8 and Ordinary
Shares. You should consider these differences in light of
your investment objectives, financial situation and particular
needs (including financial and taxation considerations)
before deciding to invest in the Notes.
Please refer to the table in Section 3.4 setting out the key
differences between Westpac Capital Notes 4 (which is the
subject of the Reinvestment Offer) and Westpac Capital
Notes 8.
See table in this
Section 1.6
Section 3.4
1
6
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
15WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
Westpac Term
Deposit
Westpac Capital
Notes 7
Westpac Capital
Notes 8
Ordinary Shares
ASX codeNot quoted on ASXWBCPJWBCPK
12
WBC
Legal formDepositUnsecured subordinated debt obligationOrdinary share
Protection under
the Banking Act or
Financial Claims
Scheme
Ye s
13
No
TermSeven days to 60
months
Perpetual (no
fixed maturity
date) with the first
possible scheduled
conversion date on
22 March 2029
14
Perpetual (no
fixed maturity
date) with the first
possible Scheduled
Conversion Date in
approximately 10.8
years
15
Perpetual (no fixed
maturity date)
Distribution/
interest/dividend
rate
Fixed
16
Floating, calculated
as the (margin +
3 month BBSW rate)
× (1 – tax rate)
Floating, calculated
as the (Margin +
3 month BBSW Rate)
× (1 – Tax Rate)
Variable dividends
as determined by
Westpac
MarginN /A3.40% per annumThe Margin is
expected to be
in the range of
2.90% to 3.10% per
annum and will be
determined at the
end of the Bookbuild
N /A
Distribution/
interest/dividend
payment
frequency
Either at specific
intervals, at maturity
or at early closure
by the customer
Quarterly (subject to Westpac's absolute
discretion and distribution payment
conditions)
Semi-annually
(if determined)
Are there
conditions to
payment of
distributions/
interest/dividend
payments?
No, subject to
applicable laws
16
Yes, subject to
Westpac's absolute
discretion and
distribution payment
conditions
Yes, subject to
Westpac's absolute
discretion and
Distribution
Payment Conditions
(see Section 2.1.9)
Yes, subject to
Westpac's absolute
discretion and
applicable laws and
regulations
Interest/
distribution/
dividend payments
restriction
if interest/
distribution/
dividend not paid
N /AYes, applies to
Ordinary Shares until
the next quarterly
distribution payment
date on which a
distribution is paid
in full
Yes, applies to
Ordinary Shares until
the next quarterly
Distribution
Payment Date
17
on
which a Distribution
is paid in full
No
Franking
of interest/
distribution/
dividend
N /AFrankable and grossed-up for an unfranked
portion
Frankable
Transferable by
holder
NoYes, quoted on ASXYes, quoted on ASX
18
Yes, quoted
on ASX
Note:
12. Westpac will apply for Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be quoted on ASX and they are expected to trade on ASX under the code WBCPK.
13. Customers may be entitled to payment under the Financial Claims Scheme for deposits up to an amount per account holder per ADI of $250,000.
14. Subject to possible early redemption (with APRA’s prior written approval), conversion or transfer in certain circumstances.
15. Subject to possible early Redemption (with APRA’s prior written approval), Conversion or Transfer in certain circumstances.
16. Interest rate adjustments may apply if a customer withdraws an amount before the end of the term of the Westpac Term Deposit. Customers
must usually give 31 days’ notice to close the Westpac Term Deposit during its term.
17. These restrictions would not apply where the reason a Distribution was not paid was because the Distribution Rate was zero or negative (see
Section 2.1.3).
18 Westpac will apply for Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be quoted on ASX and they are expected to trade on ASX under the code WBCPK.
16WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 1 Investment overview
Westpac Term
Deposit
Westpac Capital
Notes 7
Westpac Capital
Notes 8
Ordinary Shares
Investor's ability
to withdraw or
redeem
Yes, by closing the
deposit
19
No
Redemption at
issuer's option
(subject to APRA
approval and
certain other
conditions)
NoYes, on 22 March
2027, and in
certain specified
circumstances
Yes, on 21
September 2029,
21 December 2029,
21 March 2030 or
21 June 2030, and
in certain specified
circumstances (see
Section 2.3)
No
Transfer to
nominated party at
issuer's option
NoYes, on 22 March
2027, and in
certain specified
circumstances
Yes, on 21
September 2029,
21 December 2029,
21 March 2030 or
21 June 2030, and
in certain specified
circumstances (see
Section 2.3)
No
Conversion to
Ordinary Shares
at issuer’s option
(subject to certain
conditions)
NoYes, on 22 March
2027, and in
certain specified
circumstances
Yes, on 21
September 2029,
21 December 2029,
21 March 2030 or
21 June 2030, and
in certain specified
circumstances (see
Section 2.4)
N /A
Potential
Conversion to
Ordinary Shares
(other than on a
Capital Trigger
Event or Non-
Viability Trigger
Event)
NoYes, scheduled
conversion on 22
March 2029 (subject
to the satisfaction
of the scheduled
conversion
conditions), and in
certain specified
circumstances
Yes, Scheduled
Conversion on 21
June 2032 (subject
to the satisfaction
of the Scheduled
Conversion
Conditions), and in
certain specified
circumstances (see
Section 2.2.3)
N /A
Conversion to
Ordinary Shares on
a Capital Trigger
Event or Non-
Viability Trigger
Event
NoYes, following a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event
If a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event occurs and conversion of
the notes does not occur for any reason
and Ordinary Shares are not issued for any
reason by 5.00pm on the fifth business day
after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be),
then all rights in relation to those notes will
be terminated immediately on the Capital
Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-
Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as
the case may be) (and holders will lose all of
the value of their investment in those notes
and they will not receive any compensation
or unpaid distributions)
In the event of Conversion following a
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event the Maximum Conversion
Number may limit the number of Ordinary
N /A
Note:
19 For Westpac Term Deposits, customers must usually give 31 days’ notice to close the Westpac Term Deposit during its term.
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6
3
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5
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7
4
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SECTION 1 Investment overview
Westpac Term
Deposit
Westpac Capital
Notes 7
Westpac Capital
Notes 8
Ordinary Shares
Conversion to
Ordinary Shares on
a Capital Trigger
Event or Non-
Viability Trigger
Event
(continued)
Shares to be issued and Holders are likely to
suffer a loss in such circumstances
Refer to Section 2.5 for more information
in relation to the conversion of Westpac
Capital Notes 8 on a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event
RankingSee Sections 1.4, 2.7, 5.1.11, 5.1.12, 5.1.25 and 5.1.26
1.7 Structure of the Offer and how to apply for Westpac Capital Notes 8
TopicSummaryFurther information
1.7.1 Offer structure
and who can
apply
The Offer consists of:
• a Reinvestment Offer – to Eligible Westpac Capital Notes
4 Holders;
• a Securityholder Offer – to Eligible Securityholders;
• a Broker Firm Offer – to Australian resident clients of the
Syndicate Brokers; and
• an Institutional Offer – to Institutional Investors invited by
Westpac Institutional Bank.
There is no guaranteed Allocation under the Offer, but
Westpac will give priority to Applications received under
the Reinvestment Offer (including Applications made
through Syndicate Brokers). This priority will not extend
to Applications for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8 by
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders.
If there is excess demand, Applications may be scaled back
by Westpac.
There is no general public offer of the Notes. However,
Westpac reserves the right to accept Applications from
other persons at its discretion.
Sections 3 and 8
1.7.2 How to applyFor information on how to apply for the Notes, see Section
8 and the online Securityholder Application instructions,
online Reinvestment Application instructions or contact
your Syndicate Broker (as applicable).
Section 8
1.7.3 Minimum
Application
amount
Applications must be for a minimum of 50 Notes ($5,000).
If your Application is for more than 50 Notes, you must
apply in multiples of 10 Notes ($1,000) thereafter.
If you are an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder,
you may apply to reinvest all or some of your Westpac
Capital Notes 4 in Westpac Capital Notes 8 under the
Reinvestment Offer. However, if you wish to participate in
the Reinvestment Offer and:
• you own 50 Westpac Capital Notes 4 or fewer, you must
apply to reinvest all your Westpac Capital Notes 4; or
• you own more than 50 Westpac Capital Notes 4, you
must apply to reinvest a minimum of 50 Westpac Capital
Notes 4 ($5,000).
If you apply to reinvest all your Westpac Capital Notes
4, you may also apply for additional Westpac Capital
Notes 8. Your Application for additional Westpac Capital
Notes 8 must be for a minimum of 50 additional Westpac
Capital Notes 8 ($5,000), and in multiples of 10 Westpac
Capital Notes 8 ($1,000) thereafter (over and above your
Application for reinvestment).
Section 8
Information
about Westpac
Capital Notes 8
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
SECTION 2
This Section sets out:
2.1 Distributions
2.2 Conversion on the Scheduled Conversion Date
2.3 Optional Redemption and optional Transfer
2.4 Optional Conversion
2.5 Automatic Conversion – Capital Trigger Event and Non-Viability Trigger Event
2.6 Automatic Conversion – Acquisition Event
2.7 Ranking of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 in a Winding Up
2.8 Other key features of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
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1
3
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5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
19WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 2 Information about Westpac Capital Notes 8
Note:
1. The calculation of the Distribution Rate will be rounded to four decimal places. The Distribution Rate in this Section 2.1.2 is for illustrative
purposes only and does not indicate the actual Distribution Rate. It is not a guarantee or forecast of the actual Distribution Rate that may be
achieved. The actual Distribution Rate may be higher or lower than this and may vary each Distribution Period depending on the applicable 3
month BBSW Rate, the Margin and the Tax Rate.
The following is an overview of the key terms of Westpac Capital Notes 8. It is important that you read this
Prospectus, the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms, the Notes Deed Poll and Westpac’s Constitution in full before
deciding to invest in Westpac Capital Notes 8. If you have any questions, you should seek advice from your
financial adviser or other professional adviser.
The full Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms are contained in Appendix B. Rights and liabilities attaching to Westpac
Capital Notes 8 may also arise under the Corporations Act, the ASX Listing Rules and other applicable laws.
2.1 Distributions
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.1.1 Distributions
on Westpac
Capital Notes
8
Distributions on Notes are calculated based on the Distribution Rate
and are expected to be paid quarterly in arrear.
Distributions are discretionary, non-cumulative and only payable
subject to the satisfaction of the Distribution Payment Conditions.
Distributions are expected to be fully franked and accordingly
Holders are expected to receive cash Distributions and franking
credits.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 3
2.1.2 Distribution
Rate
The Distribution Rate is a floating rate and will generally be set on
the first Business Day of each Distribution Period using the following
formula:
Distribution Rate = (3 month BBSW Rate + Margin)
x (1 – Tax Rate)
3 month
BBSW
Rate
The 3 month BBSW Rate on the first Business
Day of the Distribution Period (except for the first
Distribution Period, where the 3 month BBSW Rate
will be determined on the Issue Date)
MarginThe Margin is expected to be in the range of 2.90%
to 3.10% per annum. The Margin will be determined
at the end of the Bookbuild and will not change after
that determination is made
Tax
Rate
The Australian corporate tax rate applicable to
the franking account of Westpac at the relevant
Distribution Payment Date expressed as a decimal.
At the date of this Prospectus, the relevant Tax Rate
is 30% or, expressed as a decimal in the formula, 0.30
(but that rate may change)
As an example, assuming a Margin of 2.90% per annum, if the
3 month BBSW Rate on the Issue Date is the same as on 6 August
2021 and assuming that the Distribution will be fully franked, the
Distribution Rate for that Distribution Period would be calculated as
follows:
1
3 month BBSW Rate at 6 August 20210.0100% per annum
Plus the assumed Margin+ 2.9000% per annum
Equivalent unfranked Distribution Rate
Multiplied by (1 – Tax Rate)
2.9100% per annum
x 0.70
Distribution Rate2.0370% per annum
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 3.1
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.1.3 Calculation of
Distributions
Distributions will be calculated as follows:
Distribution =Distribution Rate x Face Value x N /365
Distribution RateSee Section 2.1.2
Face ValueInitially $100 per Note
NThe number of days in the Distribution
Period
Distribution PeriodThe period from (but excluding) the
Issue Date in the case of the first
Distribution Period, or otherwise from
(but excluding) each Distribution
Payment Date, to (and including) the
next Distribution Payment Date
Distribution Payment
Date
See Section 2.1.7
As an example, if the Distribution was fully franked and the
Distribution Rate was 2.0370% per annum as calculated in Section
2.1.2, then the cash amount of the Distribution on each Note for the
Distribution Period (if the Distribution Period was 90 days) would
be calculated as follows:
2,3
Distribution Rate2.0370% per annum
Multiplied by the Face Valuex $100
Multiplied by the number of days in the
Distribution Period (N)
x 90
Divided by÷ 365
Cash amount of Distribution$0.5023
Franking credits
4
attached to the cash
amount of the Distribution
$0.2153
It is possible for the 3 month BBSW Rate to become negative.
Should this occur, the negative amount will be taken into account in
calculating the Distribution Rate.
As an example, if the Margin is 2.9000% per annum, the 3 month
BBSW Rate is -1.0000% per annum and assuming that the
Distribution will be fully franked, the Distribution Rate for that
Distribution Period would be calculated as follows:
5
3 month BBSW Rate -1.0000% per annum
Plus the assumed Margin+ 2.9000% per annum
Equivalent unfranked Distribution Rate
Multiplied by (1 – Tax Rate)
1.9000% per annum
x 0.70
Distribution Rate1.3300% per annum
However, even if the Distribution Rate was negative because the
combination of a negative 3 month BBSW Rate and the Margin
produced a negative number, there would be no obligation on
Holders to pay Westpac and there would be no distribution in those
circumstances.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 3.1
Note:
2. Distribution Periods will generally have 90-92 days in them. The number of days in the first Distribution Period will be 97 days and is longer than
a normal Distribution Period.
3. All calculations of payments will be rounded to four decimal places. For the purposes of making any payment in respect of a Holder’s aggregate
holding of Notes, any fraction of a cent will be rounded to the nearest one Australian cent (with one half of an Australian cent being rounded
up to one Australian cent). The Distribution Rate on which this calculation is based, and the Distribution, are for illustrative purposes only and
do not indicate the actual Distribution Rate or Distribution. It is not a guarantee or forecast of the actual Distribution that may be obtained. Past
performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
4. See Section 2.1.6 in relation to the use of franking credits by Holders.
5. The calculation of the Distribution Rate will be rounded to four decimal places. The Distribution Rate in this Section 2.1.3 is for illustrative
purposes only and does not indicate the actual Distribution Rate. It is not a guarantee or forecast of the actual Distribution Rate that may be
achieved. The actual Distribution Rate may be higher or lower than this and may vary each Distribution Period depending on the applicable
3 month BBSW Rate, the Margin and the Tax Rate.
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3
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5
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2
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4
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6
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.1.4 3 month
BBSW Rate
The 3 month BBSW Rate is a key benchmark interest rate for the
Australian money market. It is the primary short-term interest
rate benchmark used in the financial markets for the pricing and
valuation of Australian dollar securities and as a lending reference
rate. This rate changes to reflect the supply and demand within the
cash and currency markets.
The movements in the 3 month BBSW Rate over the last 10 years
are set out in the graph in this Section 2.1.4
6
. The rate on 6 August
2021 was 0.01% per annum.
3 month BBSW Rate (% per annum)
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
7.00%
Aug- 2011Aug- 2013Aug- 2015Aug- 2017Aug- 2019Aug- 2021
If Westpac determines that a “BBSW Rate Disruption Event” has
occurred, Westpac may select an Alternative BBSW Rate and
make other related changes to the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
(subject, in each case, to APRA’s prior written approval, which may
or may not be given).
Broadly, a “BBSW Rate Disruption Event” occurs where the 3
month BBSW Rate has been discontinued or is no longer generally
accepted in the Australian market for securities such as Westpac
Capital Notes 8.
Westpac is required to act in good faith and in a commercially
reasonable manner in selecting an Alternative BBSW Rate, and
may consult with sources of market practice that it considers
appropriate, but may otherwise exercise its discretion.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 3.1
2.1.5 Franking of
Distributions
Westpac expects, but does not guarantee, that Distributions will be
fully franked.
If a Distribution is not fully franked then the amount of the cash
Distribution entitlement would be adjusted to compensate for
the unfranked amount. The formula for determining the adjusted
Distribution is:
Adjusted
Distribution =
Distribution
1 – [Tax Rate x (1 – Franking Rate)]
DistributionThe Distribution entitlement on that
Distribution Payment Date as calculated
under clause 3.1 of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms – see Section 2.1.3
Tax RateSee Section 2.1.2
Franking RateThe percentage of the Distribution that
would carry franking credits
If there is a change in the Tax Rate, the Distribution Rate will
change accordingly. For example, if the Tax Rate decreases, the
cash amount of any Distribution that Westpac may pay would
increase and the franking credits attached to that Distribution would
decrease.
Section 2.1.6
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 3.1
and 3.2
Note:
6. This graph is for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate, guarantee or forecast the actual 3 month BBSW Rate. Past levels are not
necessarily indicative of future levels. The actual 3 month BBSW Rate for the first and any subsequent Distribution Period may be higher or
lower than the rates in the graph in this Section 2.1.4. Source: IRESS.
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.1.6 Franking
credits in
respect of
Distributions
It is expected (but not guaranteed) that Holders will receive franking
credits in respect of Distributions (other than where a Holder’s lack of
entitlement to franking credits is a result of an act by, or circumstance
affecting, the Holder). The franking credits represent each Holder’s
share of tax paid by Westpac on the profits from which the cash
Distribution is paid.
Impact of franking credits
If the Distribution is fully franked, the potential value of the
franking credits attached to a Distribution at the Distribution Rate
of 2.0370% per annum in the example in Section 2.1.2 would be
0.8730% per annum. If that potential value is taken into account
in full, the combined value of those franking credits and the cash
Distribution would be equivalent to an unfranked Distribution Rate
of approximately 2.9100% per annum. However, you should be aware
that the potential value of the franking credits does not accrue to
you at the same time as you receive the cash Distribution and you
may not be able to obtain full value for these depending on your
circumstances (see the following information in this Section 2.1.6 for
more information).
Use of franking credits by Holders
Australian resident Holders may be entitled to use franking credits
to offset their tax liability and Australian resident Holders that are
individuals or complying superannuation entities may be entitled to
a refund of excess franking credits, to the extent that the franking
credits exceed their tax liability.
You should be aware that your ability to use the franking credits,
either as an offset to your tax liability or by claiming a refund after the
end of the year of income, will depend on your individual tax position.
Investors should refer to the Australian tax summary in Section 6
and the Class Ruling (when published), and should seek professional
advice in relation to their tax position. Investors should also monitor
any potential changes to government policy relating to franking
credits on an ongoing basis.
Sections 5.1.7
and 6
2.1.7 Distribution
Payment
Dates
Distributions are payable quarterly in arrear on the Distribution
Payment Dates, subject to satisfaction of the Distribution Payment
Conditions.
The Distribution Payment Dates are:
• 21 March, 21 June, 21 September and 21 December of each year
commencing on 21 December 2021, until the Notes are Converted
at their full Face Value (or terminated following a failure to Convert)
or Redeemed; and
• the Conversion Date (other than a Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date), Redemption
Date or Transfer Date, if those dates are not 21 March, 21 June, 21
September and 21 December.
If a Distribution Payment Date is not a Business Day, then the
Distribution will be paid on the next Business Day (without any
interest in respect of the delay).
The first Distribution Period runs from (but excludes) the Issue Date to
(and includes) 21 December 2021. Thereafter, each Distribution Period
runs from (but excludes) the previous Distribution Payment Date to
(and includes) the next Distribution Payment Date. You should note
that the first Distribution Period is a longer period of 97 days and
other Distribution Periods will otherwise generally be 90 to 92 days.
The Distribution Rate for the first Distribution Period will be
determined on the Issue Date.
After the first Distribution Period, the Distribution Rate will be
determined on the first Business Day of each Distribution Period.
Distributions will be paid to persons who are Holders on the Record
Date in respect of the Distribution.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 3.1,
3.5, 3.6 and
11.1(b)
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3
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5
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2
7
4
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6
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.1.8 Method of
payment of
Distributions
Distributions will be paid in Australian dollars. Westpac will only pay
Distributions directly into an Australian dollar account of a financial
institution. Westpac reserves the right to vary the way in which any
Distribution is paid in accordance with the Westpac Capital Notes 8
Terms (provided that Distributions are always paid in cash).
Section 8.5.1
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 11
2.1.9 Distribution
Payment
Conditions
Distributions are only payable subject to satisfaction of the
Distribution Payment Conditions, being:
• Westpac’s absolute discretion;
• the payment of the Distribution not resulting in a breach of
Westpac’s capital requirements (on a Level 1 basis) or of the
Westpac Group’s capital requirements (on a Level 2 basis) under
the then current Prudential Standards at the time of the payment;
• the payment of the Distribution not resulting in Westpac
becoming, or being likely to become, insolvent; and
• APRA not otherwise objecting to the payment.
Distributions will also be subject to the Corporations Act and any
other law regulating the payment of Distributions.
Section 5.1.1
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 3.3
2.1.10 Consequence
if a
Distribution is
not paid in full
Payments of Distributions are within the absolute discretion of
Westpac and are non-cumulative. If a Distribution is not paid in full
because the Distribution Payment Conditions are not satisfied or
because of any other reason, Holders will not be entitled to receive
the unpaid portion of that Distribution. No interest accrues on any
unpaid Distributions and Westpac has no liability to the Holder
and the Holder has no claim in respect of such non-payment.
Non-payment of a Distribution will not be an event of default
7
and
Holders have no right to apply for a Winding Up on the grounds of
Westpac’s failure to pay a Distribution.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 3.4
2.1.11 Dividend
and capital
restrictions
may apply to
Westpac if a
Distribution is
not paid
If for any reason a Distribution has not been paid in full for a relevant
Distribution Payment Date, then until a Distribution is paid in full on
a subsequent Distribution Payment Date (or all Notes are Converted
at their full Face Value, Redeemed or terminated following a failure
to Convert) Westpac must not:
• determine or pay any Dividends on its Ordinary Shares; or
• undertake any discretionary Buy Back or Capital Reduction,
unless the amount of the unpaid Distribution is paid in full within
20 Business Days of the relevant Distribution Payment Date (and in
certain other limited circumstances). These restrictions would not
apply where the reason a Distribution was not paid was because the
Distribution Rate was zero or negative (see Section 2.1.3).
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 3.7
and 3.8
2.2 Conversion on the Scheduled Conversion Date
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.2.1 Meaning of
Conversion
Conversion means the conversion of the Notes into a variable
number of Ordinary Shares in accordance with the formula
contained in clause 9.1 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms.
On Conversion of a Note on the Scheduled Conversion Date, the
Holder’s rights in relation to that Note will be immediately and
irrevocably terminated and Westpac will apply the Face Value of
each Note by way of payment for the subscription for the Ordinary
Shares. The Ordinary Shares issued will have the same rights as
other Ordinary Shares on issue at the relevant time.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 9.1
Note:
7. The Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms do not include any events of default.
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.2.2 Scheduled
Conversion
Date
The Notes do not have a maturity date but have a Scheduled
Conversion Date. Conversion is scheduled to occur on the
Scheduled Conversion Date, which will be the earlier of:
• 21 June 2032; and
• the first Distribution Payment Date after 21 June 2032,
on which the Scheduled Conversion Conditions are satisfied.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 4.1
2.2.3 Scheduled
Conversion
Conditions
The Scheduled Conversion Conditions in relation to a potential
Scheduled Conversion Date are satisfied where:
• First Scheduled Conversion Condition: the VWAP of Ordinary
Shares on the 25
th
Business Day before (but not including) the
Scheduled Conversion Date is greater than 56.12% of the Issue
Date VWAP; and
• Second Scheduled Conversion Condition: the VWAP of Ordinary
Shares during the 20 Business Days before (but not including)
the Scheduled Conversion Date is greater than 50.51% of the
Issue Date VWAP.
• The percentages used in the Scheduled Conversion Conditions
are derived from market precedents and the cap on the number
of Ordinary Shares that are permitted to be issued under
applicable Prudential Standards and ratings guidance.
• The diagram in this Section 2.2.3 illustrates the timeframes that
are relevant for the Scheduled Conversion Conditions using the
date 21 June 2032 as a potential Scheduled Conversion Date.
These dates are indicative only and may change.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 4.2
18 June 2032
Last Business Day
of VWAP Period
(Business Day before the
Scheduled Conversion
Date)
21 May 2032
First Business Day
of VWAP Period
(20th Business Day
before the Scheduled
Conversion Date)
14 May 2032
25th Business Day
before the Scheduled
Conversion Date
First Scheduled Conversion Condition
The VWAP of Ordinary Shares on the
25th Business Day before (but not
including) the Scheduled Conversion
Date is greater than 56.12% of the Issue
Date VWAP
Second Scheduled Conversion
Condition
The VWAP of Ordinary Shares during
the 20 Business Days before (but not
including) the Scheduled Conversion
Date is greater than 50.51% of the Issue
Date VWAP
21 June 2032
Scheduled Conversion
Date (subject to
satisfaction of the
Scheduled Conversion
Conditions)
20 BUSINESS DAY VWAP PERIOD
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.2.4 Purpose of
the Scheduled
Conversion
Conditions
It is intended that upon a Scheduled Conversion, Holders should
receive Ordinary Shares worth approximately $101.01 per Note
(based on the Initial Face Value of $100 per Note and the VWAP of
Ordinary Shares during the 20 Business Days before the Scheduled
Conversion Date, with the benefit of a 1% discount)
8
.
There is a cap on the number of Ordinary Shares (Maximum
Conversion Number) that Holders can be issued upon Scheduled
Conversion of the Notes, due to Prudential Standards and ratings
guidance. The Maximum Conversion Number in the case of
Scheduled Conversion is set by dividing the Face Value (initially
$100 per Note) by 50% of the Issue Date VWAP.
If the price of Ordinary Shares were to fall significantly and there
were no Scheduled Conversion Conditions, the number of Ordinary
Shares that you would receive might be limited by the Maximum
Conversion Number. In that case, the value of those Ordinary Shares
would be likely to be less than $101.01 per Note. In order to give
Holders some protection against receiving Ordinary Shares worth
less than approximately $101.01 per Note, the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions operate, so that where the VWAP of Ordinary Shares
has fallen to or is less than the specified percentage of the Issue
Date VWAP (see Section 2.2.3), Scheduled Conversion is deferred.
However, there can be no guarantee that the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions will be satisfied in the future.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 4.2
and 9
2.2.5 Consequences
if the
Scheduled
Conversion
Conditions are
not satisfied
If the Scheduled Conversion Conditions are not satisfied on 21 June
2032, Conversion will not occur until the next Distribution Payment
Date on which the Scheduled Conversion Conditions are satisfied, if
eve r.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 4.1
and 4.2
2.2.6 VWAP and
Issue Date
VWA P
In general terms, VWAP refers to the average of the daily volume
weighted average sales prices of Ordinary Shares sold on ASX and
Chi-X during the relevant period.
The Issue Date VWAP means the VWAP of Ordinary Shares during
the 20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary Shares took
place immediately preceding (but not including) the Issue Date (as
adjusted in accordance with the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms).
The satisfaction of the Scheduled Conversion Conditions on a
potential Scheduled Conversion Date will depend on the price of
Ordinary Shares. For example
9
, if the Issue Date VWAP is $25.00,
then, for the First Scheduled Conversion Condition and Second
Scheduled Conversion Condition to be satisfied:
• the VWAP for the First Scheduled Conversion Condition would
need to be at least $14.04 (which is greater than 56.12% of the
Issue Date VWAP); and
• the VWAP for the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition would
need to be at least $12.63 (which is greater than 50.51% of the
Issue Date VWAP).
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 4.2,
9.1 to 9.8
and 16.2
(definition of
“Issue Date
VWAP” and
“VWAP”)
Note:
8. However, if the market price of Ordinary Shares on the Scheduled Conversion Date is different to the price used to calculate the number of
Ordinary Shares to be issued on Conversion, the value of Ordinary Shares resulting from the Conversion of one Note may be worth more or less
than $101.01. The value of Ordinary Shares Holders receive could also be less than this amount if the Face Value has previously been reduced
(following a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event – see Section 2.5 for more information). If the Scheduled Conversion Conditions
are not met, the Notes will not Convert on the Scheduled Conversion Date and the Scheduled Conversion Conditions will be re-tested on the
next possible Scheduled Conversion Date. The Notes may remain on issue indefinitely.
9. This example is for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate whether or not the Scheduled Conversion Conditions will actually be satisfied
in respect of a potential Scheduled Conversion Date.
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.2.7 How many
Ordinary
Shares will
I receive if
the Westpac
Capital
Notes 8 are
Converted?
Upon Conversion, Holders will receive for each Note they hold a
variable number of Ordinary Shares calculated using the following
formula:
Face Value
0.99 x VWAP
Face ValueInitially $100 per Note
VWA PThe VWAP during the VWAP Period
VWAP PeriodIn the case of a Scheduled Conversion, the
period of 20 Business Days on which trading
in Ordinary Shares took place immediately
preceding (but not including) the Scheduled
Conversion Date
For example, assuming the VWAP is $25.00, the number of Ordinary
Shares that Holders will receive for each Note on the Scheduled
Conversion Date would be calculated as follows:
Face Value $100.00
Divide by 0.99 x VWAP $24.75
Ordinary Shares per Note 4.0404
Assuming the price of the Ordinary Shares on the Scheduled
Conversion Date is also $25.00, the aggregate value of the Ordinary
Shares would be approximately $101.01 (calculated by multiplying
4.0404 Ordinary Shares by the Ordinary Share price of $25.00).
Please be aware, the example in this Section 2.2.7 is for illustrative
purposes only. The actual VWAP and number of Ordinary Shares
that Holders may receive on Conversion on the Scheduled
Conversion Date may be higher or lower than in this example. In
addition, if the total number of Ordinary Shares to be allotted and
issued in respect of a Holder’s aggregate holding of Notes includes
a fraction of an Ordinary Share, that fraction of an Ordinary Share
will be disregarded. This has not been considered in the example in
this Section 2.2.7.
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clause 9.1
2.2.8 What if I
do not wish
to receive
Ordinary
Shares or if I
am prohibited
or restricted
from receiving
Ordinary
Shares?
If you do not wish to receive Ordinary Shares, you can notify
Westpac of this at any time but no less than 15 Business Days prior
to the Conversion Date. If Conversion occurs and you have notified
Westpac that you do not wish to receive Ordinary Shares, or if
you are an Ineligible Holder
10
, then Westpac will issue the relevant
number of Ordinary Shares
11
to the Sale Agent who will hold the
Ordinary Shares on trust for sale for your benefit
12
. At the first
reasonable opportunity, the Sale Agent will arrange for the sale
of the Ordinary Shares on your behalf and pay the proceeds less
selling costs, brokerage, stamp duty and other taxes and charges, to
you. No guarantee is given in relation to the timing or price at which
any sale will occur or whether a sale can be achieved.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 9.10
Note:
10. Westpac will treat a Holder as not being an Ineligible Holder unless the Holder has otherwise notified it after the Issue Date and prior to the
Conversion Date.
11. See Sections 5.1.9 and 5.1.10 regarding risks associated with Conversion or Termination of rights where Conversion does not occur following a
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event which may impact the number of Ordinary Shares issued to the Sale Agent and that would
be available to be sold for the benefit of a Holder who elects not to receive Ordinary Shares or is an Ineligible Holder.
12. If Conversion is occurring because of the occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event and the Conversion is not effective
and Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason to the Sale Agent by 5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), then: (i) those Notes will not be Converted in respect
of such Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (as the case may be) and will not be Converted, Redeemed or Transferred on any
subsequent date; and (ii) all rights in relation to those Notes will be terminated immediately on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or
Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be) and Holders will lose all of the value of their investment in those Notes and
they will not receive any compensation or unpaid Distributions.
1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
27WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 2 Information about Westpac Capital Notes 8
2.3 Optional Redemption and optional Transfer
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.3.1 Westpac’s
option to
Redeem or
Transfer the
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Westpac may elect to:
• Redeem all or some of the Notes on 21 September 2029,
21 December 2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030;
• Transfer all or some of the Notes on 21 September 2029,
21 December 2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; or
• Redeem or Transfer all of the Notes following a Tax Event or
Regulatory Event.
Redemption is subject to Westpac receiving APRA’s prior written
approval. There can be no certainty that APRA will provide its prior
written approval.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 7,
8 and 16.2
(definition
of “Tax
Event” and
“Regulatory
Event”)
2.3.2 Tax EventA Tax Event will occur if Westpac determines, after receiving a
supporting opinion of reputable legal counsel or other tax adviser in
Australia experienced in such matters, that (as a result of a Change
of Law) there is a more than insubstantial risk that:
• Westpac would be exposed to a more than de minimis adverse
tax consequence or increased cost in relation to the Notes; or
• any Distribution would not be a frankable distribution within the
meaning of Division 202 of the Tax Act.
A Tax Event will not arise where, at the Issue Date, Westpac
expected the event would occur.
Section 2.1.6
and Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 16.2
(definition of
“Tax Event”)
2.3.3 Regulatory
Event
Broadly, a Regulatory Event will occur if Westpac determines, after
receiving a supporting opinion of reputable legal counsel in Australia
experienced in such matters or confirmation from APRA that, as a
result of a change of law or regulation after the Issue Date:
• more than de minimis additional requirements would be imposed
on the Westpac Group or there would be a more than de
minimis negative impact on the Westpac Group in relation to
(or in connection with) Notes which Westpac determines to be
unacceptable; or
• Westpac will not be entitled to treat some or all of the Notes as
Additional Tier 1 Capital of the Westpac Group.
A Regulatory Event will not arise where, at the Issue Date, Westpac
expected the event would occur.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 16.2
(definition of
“Regulatory
Event”)
2.3.4 Meaning of
Redemption
Redemption means Westpac will pay to Holders the Face Value
(initially $100 per Note) for each Note Redeemed.
Westpac may only Redeem Notes if it replaces them with capital
of the same or better quality (and the replacement is done under
conditions that are sustainable for the income capacity of Westpac)
or obtains confirmation that APRA is satisfied that Westpac does
not have to replace the Notes.
Holders cannot request Redemption of their Notes.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 7
and 16.2
(definition of
“Redemption”)
2.3.5 Meaning of
Transfer
Transfer means Westpac will arrange for a Nominated Party to
undertake to purchase Notes from Holders for the Face Value. On
Transfer, Holders will receive the Face Value (initially $100 per Note)
for each Note from the Nominated Party, paid in cash.
• If the Nominated Party does not pay the Face Value to Holders
on the Transfer Date of 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029,
21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030, or on a Transfer Date following a
Tax Event or Regulatory Event, the Transfer will not proceed and
Holders will continue to hold their Notes.
• The Nominated Party means one or more third parties selected
by Westpac in its absolute discretion, which cannot be a member
of the Westpac Group or a related entity (as described in the
Prudential Standards) of Westpac.
Holders cannot request a Transfer of Notes.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 8
and 16.2
(definitions
of “Transfer”
and
“Nominated
Party”)
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.4.1 When does
Westpac have
an option
to Convert
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8?
Subject to satisfaction of the Optional Conversion Restriction,
Westpac may elect to Convert:
• all or some of the Notes on 21 September 2029, 21 December
2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; or
• all of the Notes following a Tax Event or Regulatory Event.
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clauses 6
and 16.2
(definition
of “Tax
Event” and
“Regulatory
Event”)
Sections
2.3.2 and
2.3.3
2.4.2 Restrictions
or conditions
on Optional
Conversion
There are two types of restrictions or conditions that apply to
Optional Conversion:
1. A restriction that may prevent Westpac from choosing to
Convert the Notes (i.e. from sending an Optional Conversion
Notice to Holders)
• The Optional Conversion Restriction applies to Optional
Conversion such that Westpac may not elect to Convert the
Notes if on the second Business Day before the date on which
Westpac is to send an Optional Conversion Notice the VWAP
of Ordinary Shares is:
–less than or equal to 56.12% of the Issue Date VWAP, where
Westpac chooses to Convert the Notes on an Optional
Conversion Date of 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029,
21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; and
–less than or equal to 22.20% of the Issue Date VWAP, where
Westpac chooses to Convert the Notes on an Optional
Conversion Date following a Tax Event or Regulatory Event.
2. A condition that may prevent Westpac from Converting the
Notes on the Optional Conversion Date
• Once an Optional Conversion Notice has been sent, Westpac
may still be prevented from Converting the Notes by the
operation of the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition,
which is deemed to apply to Optional Conversion as though
the proposed Optional Conversion Date were a Scheduled
Conversion Date.
• The Second Scheduled Conversion Condition otherwise
applies as set out in Section 2.2.3, except that in the case of
Optional Conversion on an Optional Conversion Date following
a Tax Event or Regulatory Event, it applies as if the reference
to 50.51% referred to 20.20% of the Issue Date VWAP.
The percentages used in the restrictions and conditions in this
Section 2.4.2 for Optional Conversion are derived from market
precedents and the cap on the number of Ordinary Shares that are
permitted to be issued under the Prudential Standards and ratings
guidance.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 6.3,
6.4 and 6.5
2.4.3 Number of
Ordinary
Shares
Holders will
receive on
an Optional
Conversion
Date
If the Notes are Converted on an Optional Conversion Date,
Holders will receive a variable number of Ordinary Shares on the
Conversion Date equal to the Conversion Number calculated in
the same manner as if Conversion was occurring on the Scheduled
Conversion Date (see Section 2.2.7), except that the VWAP Period
will be 20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary Shares
took place immediately preceding, but not including, the Optional
Conversion Date.
Section 2.2.7
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 16.2
(definition
of “VWAP
Period”)
2.4 Optional Conversion
1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.4.4 Consequences
if Conversion
does not
occur on
an Optional
Conversion
Date
If Westpac chooses to Convert the Notes (and gives an Optional
Conversion Notice to Holders) but the Second Scheduled Conversion
Condition (applied as described in Section 2.4.2) prevents Conversion
from occurring on the Optional Conversion Date, Westpac will notify
Holders and the Conversion will be deferred until the first Distribution
Payment Date on which the Scheduled Conversion Conditions
are satisfied as if that Distribution Payment Date was a Scheduled
Conversion Date (the “Deferred Conversion Date”). The Scheduled
Conversion Conditions apply to Conversion on the Deferred
Conversion Date except that in the case of a Tax Event or Regulatory
Event, the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition will apply as if it
referred to 20.20% of the Issue Date VWAP.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 6.6
2.5 Automatic Conversion – Capital Trigger Event and Non-
Viability Trigger Event
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.5.1 Automatic
Conversion
of Westpac
Capital Notes
8 – Capital
Trigger Event
and Non-
Viability
Trigger Event
Westpac must Convert all or some of the Notes following a:
• Capital Trigger Event; or
• Non-Viability Trigger Event.
The Scheduled Conversion Conditions do not need to be satisfied
following a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
The proportion of Notes that will be Converted in these
circumstances will be the number of Notes (or the percentage of
the Face Value of the Notes) as is necessary to satisfy APRA that
Westpac will no longer be non-viable (in the case of a Non-Viability
Trigger Event) or be dependent on restoration of Westpac’s
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio to above 5.125% (either or
both on a Level 1 or Level 2 basis, as the case may be) (in the case
of a Capital Trigger Event). Where a Non-Viability Trigger Event
occurs because APRA has determined that without a public sector
injection of capital, or equivalent support, Westpac would become
non-viable, all Notes must be Converted at their full Face Value.
If Conversion does not occur for any reason following a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event and Ordinary Shares
are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm (Sydney time) on the fifth
Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or
Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be),
then:
• those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (as the case may
be) and will not be Converted, Redeemed or Transferred on any
subsequent date; and
• the Holder’s rights in relation to those Notes will be immediately
and irrevocably terminated on the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date
(as the case may be), and Holders will lose all of the value of
their investment in those Notes and they will not receive any
compensation or unpaid Distributions.
If Westpac is required to Convert some of the Notes following a
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event, Westpac must
treat Holders on an approximate pro-rata basis among themselves
and other holders of Relevant Securities or in a manner that is
otherwise, in the opinion of Westpac, fair and reasonable. This is
subject to such adjustments as Westpac may determine to take into
account the effect on marketable parcels of Notes and the need to
round to whole numbers of Ordinary Shares and the face value of
any Notes or other Relevant Securities remaining on issue and the
need to effect the conversion, write-off or write-down immediately,
provided that such determination does not impede the immediate
Conversion of the relevant number of Notes.
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clauses 5.2
to 5.8
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.5.2 Capital
Trigger Event
A Capital Trigger Event will occur when Westpac determines,
or APRA notifies Westpac in writing that it believes, Westpac’s
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio is equal to or less than 5.125% on
either or both a Level 1 or Level 2 basis.
Upon a Capital Trigger Event occurring, Westpac must Convert (or
otherwise, if Conversion does not occur for any reason and Ordinary
Shares are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm (Sydney time) on
the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date, terminate the rights attaching to), that number of the Notes
(or such percentage of the Face Value of the Notes) as is sufficient
(taking into consideration any conversion, write-off or write down of
other Relevant Securities) to return either or both the Westpac Level
1 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio or Westpac Level 2 Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (as the case may be) to above 5.125%.
Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio on a Level 2 basis
of 12.3% as at 31 March 2021 equates to a surplus of $31.0 billion
of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital above the Capital Trigger Event
level of 5.125%. Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio on
a Level 1 basis of 12.6% as at 31 March 2021 equates to a surplus
of $31.5 billion of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital above the Capital
Trigger Event level of 5.125%.
Following the finalisation of the Prudential Standards described
in Section 4.2.3, Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio,
and the surplus of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Westpac holds
above the Capital Trigger Event level of 5.125%, the Distribution
Restriction Trigger of 8% and for illustrative purposes the 10.5%
unquestionably strong benchmark may differ from current levels.
In addition, given Westpac’s excess capital and franking credits, the
Board will consider a return of capital, with an update expected at
Westpac’s 2021 full year financial results. This may also have the
effect of reducing Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio
and the buffer above the Capital Trigger Event level of 5.125% and
Distribution Restriction Trigger of 8.0% which increases the risk of
Conversion of the Notes and/or non-payment of Distributions on
the Notes.
See Sections 4.2.4 to 4.2.5 for more information about Westpac’s
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio.
The graph in this Section 2.5.2 illustrates the historical Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of Westpac on a Level 1 and Level 2 basis.
Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio
(Level 1 and Level 2 basis) (%)
Sep-16Mar-17Sep-17Mar-18Sep-18Mar-19Sep-19Sep-20Mar-20
5.125%
9.7%
9.5%
10.2%
10.0%
10.4%
10.6%
10.4%
10.5%
10.5%
10.6%
10.7%
10.6%
11.0%
10.7%
11.1%
10.8%
Level 1
12.6%
Level 2
12.3%
CET 1 ratio - Level 1CET1 ratio - Level 2AT1 Trigger
11.4%
11.1%
Mar-21
The graph in this Section 2.5.2 is for illustrative purposes only and
does not indicate, guarantee or forecast Westpac’s Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital Ratio. The ratio may be higher or lower and may
be affected by regulatory change, changes in the level of capital,
changes in RWA calculations, and/or unexpected events affecting
Westpac’s business, operations and financial condition.
Sections
4.1.5, 4.2.4
and 4.2.5
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 5.1,
5.2, 5.7, 5.8
and 9.1
1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.5.3 Non-Viability
Trigger Event
A Non-Viability Trigger Event will occur when APRA notifies
Westpac in writing that it believes Conversion of the Notes (or
conversion, write-off or write down of other capital instruments
of the Westpac Group) or a public sector injection of capital, or
equivalent support, is necessary because, without it, Westpac would
become non-viable.
Upon a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurring, Westpac must
Convert (or otherwise, if Conversion does not occur for any reason
and Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm
(Sydney time) on the fifth Business Day after the Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date, terminate the rights attaching to),
that number of the Notes (or such percentage of the Face Value
of the Notes) as is necessary (when added to the amount of any
other Relevant Securities converted, written-off or written down)
to satisfy APRA that Westpac will no longer be non-viable. Where a
Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs because APRA has determined
that without a public sector injection of capital, or equivalent
support, Westpac would become non-viable, all Notes must be
Converted at their full Face Value.
Whether a Non-Viability Trigger Event will occur is at the discretion
of APRA. APRA has not provided specific guidance on when it
will consider an entity to be non-viable and there are currently no
Australian precedents for this. However, APRA has indicated that
non-viability is likely to arise prior to insolvency. Non-viability could
be expected to include situations in which an entity is suffering from
significant financial stress or cannot raise money in the public or
private market.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 5.3,
5.4, 5.7, 5.8
and 9.1
2.5.4 How many
Ordinary
Shares will
I receive on
Conversion
following
a Capital
Trigger
Event or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event?
If Notes are Converted following a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event then in respect of each Note that is
Converted, Holders will receive a number of Ordinary Shares equal
to the lower of:
• the Maximum Conversion Number (which, applied on a
Conversion of this kind, is based on an Ordinary Share price that
reflects 20% of the Ordinary Share price at the time of issue of
the Notes); and
• the Conversion Number calculated in the same manner as if
Conversion was occurring on the Scheduled Conversion Date
(see Section 2.2.7) except that the VWAP Period will be the
5 Business Days in which trading of Ordinary Shares took place
immediately preceding, but not including, the Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion
Date, as applicable.
In addition, the Conversion of Notes into Ordinary Shares on a
Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date is not subject to the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions being satisfied. This means that, due to the application
of the Maximum Conversion Number, depending on the market
price of Ordinary Shares at the time, Holders may (in the case of
a Capital Trigger Event) and are likely to (in the case of a Non-
Viability Trigger Event) receive significantly less than approximately
$101.01 per Note (based on the Initial Face Value of $100 per Note).
If Holders receive Ordinary Shares worth less than the Face Value of
the Notes, they will suffer loss as a consequence. The value received
may be nothing if Conversion does not occur for any reason and
Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm (Sydney
time) on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as
the case may be).
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 5.5,
5.7, 9.1
and 16.2
(definition
of “VWAP
Period”)
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.5.5 Is there a
limit on the
number of
Ordinary
Shares I will
receive on
Conversion
following
a Capital
Trigger
Event or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event?
Yes. The Maximum Conversion Number is used to limit the number
of Ordinary Shares to be issued on Conversion following a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
The example in this Section 2.5.5 illustrates how many Ordinary
Shares may be issued for each Note on Conversion following a
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event, assuming a
VWAP of $3.00 and an Issue Date VWAP of $25.00. This example
is for illustrative purposes only. The actual VWAP, Issue Date
VWAP and Maximum Conversion Number may be higher or lower
than provided in this example, and may be adjusted in certain
circumstances as outlined in the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms.
Step 1 - Calculate the Conversion Number of Ordinary Shares for
each Note
Face Value$100.00
Divide by 0.99 x VWAP$2.97
Ordinary Shares per Note33.6700
Step 2 - Calculate the Maximum Conversion Number for each Note
applicable to Conversion in the case of a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event
Face Value$100.00
Divide by 0.20 x Issue Date VWAP$5.00
Ordinary Shares per Note20.0000
Step 3 - Assess the effect of the Maximum Conversion Number
In this example, the Maximum Conversion Number is lower than
the Conversion Number of Ordinary Shares for each Note. As a
result, the number of Ordinary Shares a Holder would receive for
each Note would be limited to the Maximum Conversion Number
of Ordinary Shares for each Note. For example, a Holder of a single
Note would receive 20 Ordinary Shares on Conversion in the case
of a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (any
fraction of an Ordinary Share to be allotted in respect of a Holder’s
aggregate holding of Notes will be disregarded). If those Ordinary
Shares were sold on ASX at the same price as the VWAP (being
$3.00), the Holder would receive $60.00, thereby suffering a loss of
$40.00 on their investment of $100.00 on the Initial Face Value of
the Note.
The Maximum Conversion Number will be announced by Westpac to
ASX at the time of issue of the Notes.
The Maximum Conversion Number may be adjusted up or
down to reflect transactions affecting the capital of Westpac
(including bonus issues, share splits, consolidations or other similar
transactions not involving any cash payment (or the giving of any
other form of consideration) to or by holders of Ordinary Shares)
as set out in the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms. The Maximum
Conversion Number will not be adjusted to reflect other transactions
which may affect the price of Ordinary Shares, including, for
example, rights issues, returns of capital, buy-backs, special
dividends, demergers and other corporate actions.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 9.1 to
9.8
1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.5.6 What happens
if Westpac
does not issue
Ordinary
Shares for
any reason
following
a Capital
Trigger
Event or
Non-Viability
Trigger Event?
If for any reason Conversion of Notes does not occur (including,
for example, due to applicable law, order of a court or action of any
government authority, including regarding the insolvency, Winding
Up or other external administration of Westpac, as a result of
Westpac’s inability or failure to comply with its obligations under
the terms and conditions of the Notes in relation to Conversion,
or as a result of operational delays (for example, due to COVID-19
related restrictions on access to facilities and systems of Westpac
and/or its agents)) and the Ordinary Shares are not issued for any
reason by 5.00pm (Sydney time) on the fifth Business Day after the
Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be), then:
• those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (as the case may
be) and will not be Converted, Redeemed or Transferred on any
subsequent date; and
• all rights in relation to those Notes will be terminated immediately
on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), and Holders
will lose all of the value of their investment in those Notes and
they will not receive any compensation or unpaid Distributions.
Westpac
Capital
Notes 8
Terms
clause 5.8
2.6 Automatic Conversion – Acquisition Event
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.6.1 Automatic
Conversion
of Westpac
Capital
Notes 8 –
Acquisition
Event
Westpac must Convert all of the Notes following an Acquisition
Event subject to a modified application of the Second Scheduled
Conversion Condition (see Section 2.6.3).
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 5.9
2.6.2 Acquisition
Event
An Acquisition Event will occur where:
• a takeover bid is made for Ordinary Shares and certain conditions
are satisfied; or
• a scheme of arrangement is proposed and approved and certain
conditions are satisfied.
However, an Acquisition Event will not have occurred where
Westpac is replaced as the ultimate holding company of the
Westpac Group by an Approved Successor in accordance with the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 16.2
(definition of
“Acquisition
Event”)
2.6.3 Conditions on
Conversion
following an
Acquisition
Event
The Second Scheduled Conversion Condition will apply in a
modified form following an Acquisition Event such that Conversion
will not occur unless the VWAP of Ordinary Shares during the
20 Business Days
13
before (but not including) the Acquisition Event
Conversion Date is greater than 20.20% of the Issue Date VWAP.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses
4.2(a)(ii) and
5.9(b)
Note:
13. If trading in Ordinary Shares after an Acquisition Event occurs for less than 20 Business Days, the VWAP Period will be the number of Business
Days after the occurrence of the Acquisition Event on which trading in Ordinary Shares takes place, immediately preceding, but not including,
the Business Day before the Acquisition Event Conversion Date.
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TopicSummary
Further
information
2.6.4 How many
Ordinary
Shares will
I receive on
Conversion
following an
Acquisition
Event?
If Notes are Converted following an Acquisition Event, Holders will
receive a variable number of Ordinary Shares on the Conversion
Date equal to the Conversion Number calculated in the same
manner as if Conversion was occurring on the Scheduled Conversion
Date (see Section 2.2.7), subject to the following adjustments:
• the VWAP Period will be the 20 Business Days
14
on which trading
in Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding, but not
including, the Acquisition Event Conversion Date;
• the First Scheduled Conversion Condition will not apply; and
• the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition will be applied as if
the reference to 50.51% were a reference to 20.20%.
Section 2.2.7
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses
5.9(b), 9.1
and 16.2
(definition
of “VWAP
Period”)
2.7 Ranking of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 in a Winding Up
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.7.1 Ranking of
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 in a Winding
Up
In the event of a Winding Up (and assuming the Notes are still on
issue and have not been Redeemed or Converted or otherwise had
the rights attaching to them terminated following a Capital Trigger
Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event), the right of Holders to receive
a return of capital will rank ahead of Ordinary Shares, equally
among themselves and with Equal Ranking Capital Securities, but
subordinated to Senior Creditors. The ranking of the Notes in a
Winding Up will be adversely affected if a Capital Trigger Event or
a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs. It is likely that such an event
would occur prior to a Winding Up, requiring the Conversion of
Notes. If Conversion has occurred, Holders will hold Ordinary Shares
and will rank equally with other holders of Ordinary Shares.
However, if for any reason Conversion of Notes following a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event does not occur
(including, for example, due to applicable law, order of a court
or action of any government authority, including regarding the
insolvency, Winding Up or other external administration of Westpac,
as a result of Westpac’s inability or failure to comply with its
obligations under the terms and conditions of the Notes in relation
to Conversion, or as a result of operational delays (for example, due
to COVID-19 related restrictions on access to facilities and systems
of Westpac and/or its agents)) and the Ordinary Shares are not
issued for any reason by 5.00pm (Sydney time) on the fifth Business
Day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), then:
• those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event (as the case may
be) and will not be Converted, Redeemed or Transferred on any
subsequent date; and
• all rights in relation to those Notes will be terminated immediately
on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be).
Sections 1.4,
5.1.11, 5.1.12,
5.1.25 and
5.1.26
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 2,
5.8, 9.9 and
13.4
Note:
14. If trading in Ordinary Shares after an Acquisition Event occurs for less than 20 Business Days, the VWAP Period will be the number of Business
Days after the occurrence of the Acquisition Event on which trading in Ordinary Shares takes place, immediately preceding, but not including,
the Business Day before the Acquisition Event Conversion Date.
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SECTION 2 Information about Westpac Capital Notes 8
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.7.1 Ranking of
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 in a Winding
Up
(continued)
In these circumstances, Holders will lose all of the value of
their investment in those Notes and they will not receive any
compensation or unpaid Distributions and those Notes will have no
ranking in a Winding Up.
For a diagrammatic representation of the way Notes will rank on a
Winding Up, see Section 1.4.
For the potential effect on the assets of Westpac available to meet
the claims of a Holder in a Winding Up where Westpac is replaced
by an Approved Successor as the ultimate holding company of the
Westpac Group, see Section 5.1.25.
2.8.1 Approved
Successor
Where Westpac is replaced as the ultimate holding company
of the Westpac Group by an Approved Successor and certain
other conditions are satisfied, Conversion of the Notes will not
be triggered but Westpac may instead be allowed to make
amendments (provided APRA’s prior written approval is obtained)
to substitute the Approved Successor as the debtor of the Notes
and the issuer of ordinary shares issued on Conversion and to make
certain other amendments to the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms.
Accordingly, if:
• Westpac is replaced by an Approved Successor as the ultimate
holding company of the Westpac Group; and
• a substitution of the Approved Successor as the debtor of the
Notes and the issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion is effected
under the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms,
Holders will be obliged to accept Approved Successor Shares on
Conversion, and will not receive Ordinary Shares on Conversion.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clauses 5.10
and 13.4
2.8.2 No restriction
on future
issues of
securities by
Westpac
Westpac may issue other securities, including further Notes, or
other Capital Securities that rank equally with, ahead of or behind
the Notes whether in respect of distributions, dividends, return
of capital or principal in a Winding Up or otherwise, without the
approval of Holders.
Section 5.1.24
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 14.2
2.8.3 Participation
in future
issues of
securities by
Westpac
The Notes do not carry a right for Holders to participate in new
issues of Westpac securities.
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 14.7
2.8.4 No set-offNeither Westpac nor any Holder is entitled to set-off any amounts
due in respect of the Notes against any amount of any nature
owed by Westpac to the Holder or by the Holder to Westpac (as
applicable).
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 14.3
2.8.5 Voting rightsHolders have no right to vote at any general meeting of Westpac
before Conversion.
Holders have certain voting rights which can be exercised at a
meeting of Holders, as set out in the Notes Deed Poll.
Following Conversion, Holders will become holders of Ordinary
Shares and have the voting rights that attach to Ordinary Shares.
Section 7.4.4
Westpac
Capital Notes
8 Terms
clause 14.7
2.8 Other key features of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
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SECTION 2 Information about Westpac Capital Notes 8
TopicSummary
Further
information
2.8.6 Notes Deed
Poll
A trustee has not been appointed for the Notes. Instead, a Notes
Deed Poll will be made by Westpac in favour of each person who is
from time to time a Holder.
The Notes Deed Poll will contain:
• the agreement of Westpac to observe its obligations as set out in
the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms;
• an obligation on Westpac to appoint the Registrar and procure
the Registrar to establish and maintain a Westpac Capital Notes 8
Register; and
• provisions for meetings of Holders.
Holders will be bound by the terms of the Notes Deed Poll, the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms and this Prospectus when Notes are
Allotted or transferred to them or they purchase Notes.
The Registrar will hold the original executed Notes Deed Poll on
behalf of Holders. Each Holder can enforce the obligations of
Westpac under the Notes Deed Poll and the Westpac Capital Notes
8 Terms independently of the Registrar and each other Holder.
The Notes Deed Poll is expected to be executed by Westpac on or
around the date of the Bookbuild. An electronic copy of the final
form of the Notes Deed Poll can be viewed and downloaded from
Westpac’s website at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8. The final
form of the Notes Deed Poll is incorporated by reference into this
Prospectus.
See the final
form of the
Notes Deed
Poll, available
at Westpac’s
website at
westpac.
com.au/
westpaccap
notes8
Reinvestment
Offer for
Westpac Capital
Notes 4
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
SECTION 3
This Section sets out:
3.1 Overview of Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Reinvestment Offer
3.2 Key details of the Reinvestment Offer
3.3 Options for Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders
3.4 Key differences between Westpac Capital Notes 4 and Westpac Capital Notes 8
3.5 Risks associated with the Reinvestment Offer
3.6 Further information about Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Reinvestment Offer
37WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
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SECTION 3 Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 4
3.1 Overview of Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Reinvestment
Offer
TopicSummary
3.1.1 What are
Westpac
Capital
Notes 4?
Westpac Capital Notes 4 are fully paid, non-cumulative, convertible, transferable,
redeemable, subordinated, perpetual, unsecured notes issued by Westpac. Westpac
Capital Notes 4 were issued on 30 June 2016 and trade on ASX under the code
WBCPG.
3.1.2 What is
happening
to Westpac
Capital
Notes 4?
On 20 December 2021, Westpac has the option under the Westpac Capital Notes 4
Terms to:
• redeem all or some Westpac Capital Notes 4 for their face value of $100 (subject
to APRA’s prior written approval, which may or may not be given); and/or
• arrange for the transfer of all or some Westpac Capital Notes 4 for their face
value of $100 to a nominated third party selected by Westpac; and/or
• convert all or some Westpac Capital Notes 4 into Ordinary Shares.
Westpac intends to issue a redemption notice to redeem all outstanding Westpac
Capital Notes 4 (for $100 per Westpac Capital Note 4) on 20 December 2021. The
redemption notice will be lodged on ASX when issued by Westpac.
3.1.3 What is the
Reinvestment
Offer?
The Reinvestment Offer is an opportunity for Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4
Holders to apply to reinvest all or some of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 in
Westpac Capital Notes 8 (and apply for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8). Any
reinvestment in Westpac Capital Notes 8 will occur before the intended redemption
of Westpac Capital Notes 4 on 20 December 2021.
3.1.4 What is the
difference
between
Participating
Westpac
Capital Notes 4
and Non-
Participating
Westpac
Capital
Notes 4?
Westpac Capital Notes 4 that are reinvested in Westpac Capital Notes 8 under the
Reinvestment Offer are referred to in this Prospectus as Participating Westpac
Capital Notes 4. Westpac Capital Notes 4 that are not reinvested in Westpac
Capital Notes 8 under the Reinvestment Offer are referred to in this Prospectus as
Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4.
3.1.5 What happens
to Participating
Westpac
Capital
Notes 4 upon
reinvestment?
To facilitate the Reinvestment Offer, Westpac lodged a transfer notice in respect
of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 only on ASX on 17 August 2021. In
accordance with that transfer notice, any Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 will
be transferred to the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Nominated Party on 15 September
2021 and the transfer proceeds ($100 per Participating Westpac Capital Note 4)
will be automatically applied towards the subscription for Westpac Capital Notes
8. Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders will be Allocated one Westpac
Capital Note 8 for each Participating Westpac Capital Note 4.
3.1.6 What happens
to Non-
Participating
Westpac
Capital
Notes 4?
Any Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 will remain on issue following
completion of the Reinvestment Offer and will be dealt with in accordance with
the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms. All rights attaching to the Non-Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4 will continue, including to any distributions determined to
be paid.
If Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 are redeemed by Westpac on
20 December 2021 as intended by Westpac (see Section 3.1.2), the redemption
proceeds ($100 per Non-Participating Westpac Capital Note 4) will be paid to
Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders.
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SECTION 3 Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 4
3.2 Key details of the Reinvestment Offer
TopicSummary
3.2.1 Who is eligible
to participate
in the
Reinvestment
Offer?
To be eligible to participate in the Reinvestment Offer, Westpac Capital Notes 4
holders must be registered holders of Westpac Capital Notes 4 shown on the
Register at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on the Reinvestment Offer Record Date, being
10 August 2021 as having an address in Australia.
3.2.2 What will
Participating
Westpac
Capital Notes 4
Holders
receive?
Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders will be Allocated one Westpac Capital
Note 8 for each Participating Westpac Capital Note 4 reinvested on 15 September
2021 and will be entitled to the distributions on Westpac Capital Notes 4 set out in
Option 1 in Section 3.3.
3.2.3 How do I apply
to participate
in the
Reinvestment
Offer?
Please refer to Section 8.2.1 for details of how to apply under the Reinvestment Offer.
3.2.4 Do Applications
received
under the
Reinvestment
Offer have
priority?
Westpac will give priority to Applications received under the Reinvestment Offer
(including Applications made through Syndicate Brokers) when Allocating the
Westpac Capital Notes 8. This priority does not apply to Applications for additional
Westpac Capital Notes 8 by Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders (as further
described in Option 1 in Section 3.3).
3.2.5 Can Westpac
Capital Notes 4
be sold after
an Application
under the
Reinvestment
Offer has been
made?
No. Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders who apply to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer are taken to agree to a holding lock being placed on their
Westpac Capital Notes 4 elected for reinvestment, pending completion of the
Reinvestment Offer. Once the holding lock has been applied, you will not be able to
dispose of or otherwise successfully deal with those Participating Westpac Capital
Notes 4.
3.2.6 Is any
brokerage or
stamp duty
payable?
No brokerage or stamp duty is payable on the reinvestment of the transfer proceeds
of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 under the Reinvestment Offer or an
Application for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8, provided that all Ordinary
Shares are quoted on ASX at that time.
40WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 3 Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 4
3.3 Options for Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders have two options to consider which are described in the table below.
Participation in the Reinvestment Offer is optional for Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders.
TopicSummary
Option 1 – Reinvest
all or some of your
Westpac Capital
Notes 4 in Notes
• Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders may apply to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer in respect of all or some of their Westpac Capital Notes 4
held on the Reinvestment Offer Record Date. See Section 8.2.1 for details on how
to apply.
• You do not need to submit an Application Payment in respect of Westpac Capital
Notes 4 being reinvested as the transfer proceeds ($100 per Westpac Capital
Note 4) will be automatically reinvested in the equivalent number of Westpac
Capital Notes 8.
• If you choose to reinvest all of your Westpac Capital Notes 4, you may also apply
for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8. You will need to submit an Application
Payment for any additional Westpac Capital Notes 8. See Section 8.2.1 for details
on how to apply.
• You will be paid the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution of
$0.7273 on 15 September 2021 for each Participating Westpac Capital Note 4 held
on the record date, being 7 September 2021, provided the distribution payment
conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms are satisfied. This is the last
distribution you will receive on any Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4.
• If you choose not to participate or participate partially in the Reinvestment Offer
in respect of only some of your Westpac Capital Notes 4, please see Option 2
below in respect of any Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4.
Option 2 – Do not
participate in the
Reinvestment Offer
• If you are a Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder, no further action
is required and you can continue to hold your Non-Participating Westpac Capital
Notes 4, which will be dealt with in accordance with the Westpac Capital Notes 4
Terms.
• Westpac intends to arrange for the redemption of all remaining Westpac Capital
Notes 4 on 20 December 2021. If the intended redemption were to occur, you will
be paid the redemption proceeds of $100 per Non-Participating Westpac Capital
Note 4 that you still hold on that date.
• You will be paid the following distributions on Non-Participating Westpac Capital
Notes 4:
– the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution of $0.7273 on
15 September 2021 for each Westpac Capital Note 4 held on the record date,
being 7 September 2021;
– the Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on 30 September
2021 for each Westpac Capital Note 4 held on the record date, being 22
September 2021; and
–the intended Final Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on 20 December
2021 for each Westpac Capital Note 4 held on the record date, being
10 December 2021,
in each case provided that the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Terms are satisfied.
• Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders may choose to sell their
Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 on ASX at the prevailing market
price, which may be higher or lower than the redemption proceeds of $100 (if the
intended redemption were to occur). The last day of trading for Westpac Capital
Notes 4 is expected to be 8 December 2021. It is also expected that off-market
transfers of Westpac Capital Notes 4 will not be accepted after 10 December 2021.
You may be required to pay applicable brokerage if you choose to sell Westpac
Capital Notes 4 on ASX.
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3.4 Key differences between Westpac Capital Notes 8 and
Westpac Capital Notes 4
The terms and conditions of Westpac Capital Notes 4 and Westpac Capital Notes 8 are similar. However, there are
some key differences between Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Westpac Capital Notes 8 which you should be
aware of before deciding whether to reinvest your Westpac Capital Notes 4 under the Reinvestment Offer.
The following table describes the key features of Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Westpac Capital Notes 8 and
highlights the differences between them. This table is not an exhaustive description of the differences between
Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Westpac Capital Notes 8. If you have any questions about the differences
between Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the Westpac Capital Notes 8, you should seek advice from your financial or
other professional adviser before deciding to invest in the Westpac Capital Notes 8.
Westpac Capital Notes 8Westpac Capital Notes 4
IssuerWestpac
Issue price$100
ASX codeWBCPKWBCPG
Legal formNote – unsecured subordinated debt obligation
DistributionsDiscretionary, non-cumulative,
floating rate Distributions, payable
quarterly in arrear, subject to the
satisfaction of the Distribution
Payment Conditions
Discretionary, non-cumulative,
floating rate distributions, payable
quarterly in arrear, subject to
the satisfaction of distribution
payment conditions
Expected to be fully frankedYe s
Distribution rate(margin + 3 month BBSW rate) x (1 – tax rate)
MarginMargin is expected to be in the
range of 2.90% to 3.10% per
annum and will be determined at
the end of the Bookbuild
margin of 4.90% per annum
Maturity dateNo fixed maturity date but
scheduled to Convert into
Ordinary Shares on 21 June
2032 (subject to satisfaction
of the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions)
No fixed maturity date but
scheduled to convert into
Ordinary Shares on 20 December
2023 (subject to satisfaction of
scheduled conversion conditions)
Redemption at the issuer’s
option (subject to APRA’s prior
written approval)
Yes, on 21 September 2029,
21 December 2029, 21 March 2030
or 21 June 2030, and in certain
specified circumstances (as
described in Section 2.3)
Yes, on 20 December 2021 and in
certain specified circumstances
Transfer to a nominated party at
the issuer’s option
Yes, on 21 September 2029,
21 December 2029, 21 March 2030
or 21 June 2030, and in certain
specified circumstances (see
Section 2.3)
Yes, in respect of Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4 on
15 September 2021 or in respect
of Non-Participating Westpac
Capital Notes 4 on 20 December
2021
Potential conversion to Ordinary
Shares (other than on a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event)
Yes, Scheduled Conversion on
21 June 2032 (as described in
Section 2.2), Optional Conversion
(as described in Section 2.4) or
following an Acquisition Event
(as described in Section 2.6),
each being subject to certain
conditions
Yes, scheduled conversion on
20 December 2023, optional
conversion on 20 December
2021 or following occurrence of
a tax event or regulatory event,
or following an acquisition event,
in each case subject to certain
conditions
42WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
SECTION 3 Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 4
Westpac Capital Notes 8Westpac Capital Notes 4
Conversion to Ordinary Shares
on a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event
Yes, following a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
If a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs and
Conversion of the notes does not occur for any reason and Ordinary
Shares are not issued for any reason by 5.00pm (Sydney time) on the
fifth business day after the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or
Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), then
all rights in relation to those notes will be terminated immediately on
the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be) (and holders will lose all of the
value of their investment in those notes and they will not receive any
compensation or unpaid distributions)
In the event of Conversion following a Capital Trigger Event or Non-
Viability Trigger Event the Maximum Conversion Number may limit the
number of Ordinary Shares to be issued. See Section 2.5.5, which applies
equally to Westpac Capital Notes 8 and Westpac Capital Notes 4
Ranking in a Winding Up of
Westpac
If notes are on issue at the time of a Winding Up, they will rank ahead of
Ordinary Shares, equally among themselves and with all Equal Ranking
Capital Securities and behind Senior Creditors (including depositors and
holders of Westpac’s senior or less subordinated debt) of Westpac
However, it is likely that a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger
Event would occur prior to a Winding Up
If notes have been Converted into Ordinary Shares, holders will become
holders of Ordinary Shares and will rank equally with other holders of
Ordinary Shares
If conversion is not possible following a Capital Trigger Event or a
Non-Viability Trigger Event, all rights in relation to those notes will be
terminated immediately on the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date
or Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date (as the case may be)
and holders will lose all of the value of their investment in those notes. In
these circumstances, those notes will have no ranking in a Winding Up
3.5 Risks associated with the Reinvestment Offer
TopicSummary
3.5.1 What are the
risks associated
with the
Reinvestment
Offer?
The Reinvestment Offer is not a simple rollover into a similar investment. By
participating in the Reinvestment Offer, you will be making an investment in Westpac
Capital Notes 8. For further information about the risks relating to an investment
in Westpac Capital Notes 8 and in Westpac, see Section 5. These risks should be
considered carefully before you apply to reinvest in Westpac Capital Notes 8 under
the Reinvestment Offer or apply for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8.
There are also the risks that you may not receive the full Allocation of Westpac
Capital Notes 8 that you apply for or that the Offer does not proceed (and the
transfer of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 does not occur). See Option 2 in
Section 3.3 and Section 3.6.4 for further details.
If following the Reinvestment Offer, you hold both Westpac Capital Notes 8 and
any Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4, you will hold two securities with
different terms and conditions until, as intended by Westpac, your Non-Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4 are redeemed by Westpac (for $100 per Westpac Capital
Note 4) on 20 December 2021.
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SECTION 3 Reinvestment Offer for Westpac Capital Notes 4
3.6 Further information about Westpac Capital Notes 4 and the
Reinvestment Offer
TopicSummary
3.6.1 Why have
the Westpac
Capital Notes 4
Terms been
amended?
Westpac has amended the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms primarily to facilitate the
Reinvestment Offer, in particular to enable:
• the transfer of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 to the Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Nominated Party on 15 September 2021 for $100 per Participating
Westpac Capital Note 4;
• the potential redemption or conversion of Participating Westpac Capital Notes
4 following their transfer to the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Nominated Party on
15 September 2021; and
• the payment of the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution and the
Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution.
The amended Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms were lodged by Westpac with ASX on
17 August 2021.
3.6.2 How will
payments of
distributions
and transfer
proceeds be
made?
Distribution payments to all Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders will be made in
accordance with your payment instructions recorded on the Register. You may
amend these instructions with the Registrar up to 5.00pm (Sydney time) on the
record date for the relevant payment.
In respect of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4, transfer proceeds will be
automatically applied towards the subscription for Westpac Capital Notes 8.
3.6.3 What are
the taxation
consequences
of the
Reinvestment
Offer?
Section 6 provides information about the general taxation consequences of
participating in the Reinvestment Offer.
The Australian taxation consequences of participating in the Reinvestment Offer
will depend on your individual circumstances. You should obtain your own taxation
advice before you hold or dispose of Westpac Capital Notes 4.
3.6.4 What happens
if the Offer
does not
proceed?
If you have elected to apply to reinvest all or some of your Westpac Capital Notes 4
under the Reinvestment Offer and the Offer does not proceed, your Westpac Capital
Notes 4 will remain on issue and be dealt with in accordance with the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Terms. You will be paid:
• the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on 15 September 2021 for
each Westpac Capital Note 4 held on the record date, being 7 September 2021
(provided the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4
Terms are satisfied);
• the Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on 30 September 2021
for each Westpac Capital Note 4 held on the record date, being 22 September
2021 (provided the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes
4 Terms are satisfied);
• the redemption proceeds of $100 per Westpac Capital Note 4 you still hold
on 20 December 2021 (provided all remaining Westpac Capital Notes 4 are
redeemed on 20 December 2021 as intended by Westpac); and
• the intended Final Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on 20 December 2021
for each Westpac Capital Note 4 held on the record date for that distribution
(provided the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4
Terms are satisfied).
3.6.5 What will
happen if the
redemption
of Non-
Participating
Westpac
Capital Notes 4
does not occur
as intended?
If the redemption in respect of Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 does
not occur as intended on 20 December 2021 for any reason, the Non-Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4 will remain on issue and all rights attaching to them will
continue, including to any distributions determined to be paid, until otherwise dealt
with in accordance with the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms. See Section 3.4 for a
description of the key features of Westpac Capital Notes 4.
44WESTPAC CAPITAL NOTES 8
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
SECTION 4
This Section sets out:
4.1 Overview of Westpac’s business including summary financial information
4.2 Capital management strategy and capital ratios
4.3 Funding and liquidity
4.4 New and Ongoing Customer Support Measures
About Westpac
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4.1 Overview of Westpac’s
business including summary
financial information
4.1.1 Overview of Westpac’s business
Westpac is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading
providers of financial services, operating under multiple
brands, with a small presence in Europe, North America
and Asia.
Westpac’s purpose is helping Australians and New
Zealanders succeed. Its strategy seeks to deliver on
this purpose by building deep and enduring customer
relationships, being a leader in the community, being
a place where the best people want to work and, in so
doing, delivering superior returns for shareholders. In
delivering on this strategy, Westpac has three priorities
that help guide its activities:
• Fix: Addressing shortcomings by materially
improving management of risk and risk culture,
reducing customer pain points, completing its
historical customer remediation program, and
reducing the complexity of technology.
• Simplify: Returning to core businesses of banking in
Australia and New Zealand, including exiting some
businesses and international locations. Rationalising
products and simplifying processes to make it easier
for customers.
• Perform: Improving performance by building
customer loyalty and growth through service,
sharpening the focus on returns, and resetting the
cost base. A strong balance sheet and engaged
workforce form the foundations of performance.
As at 31 March 2021, Westpac and its controlled
entities had total assets of approximately $889 billion.
Westpac’s Ordinary Shares and certain other securities
are quoted on ASX and, as at 6 August 2021, Westpac’s
Ordinary Share market capitalisation was approximately
$92 billion.
The performance of Ordinary Shares during the period
from 8 August 2011 to 6 August 2021 is set out in the
graph in this Section 4.1.1.
Westpac Ordinary Shares daily closing price
1
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
$45
Aug- 2011Aug- 2013Aug- 2015Aug- 2017Aug- 2019Aug-2021
4.1.2 Organisational structure
Westpac is focused on its core markets of Australia
and New Zealand, providing a comprehensive range of
financial products and services that assist in meeting
the financial services needs of customers. Westpac
operates through an extensive branch and ATM
network, significant online capability, and call centres
supported by specialist relationship and product
managers. Westpac’s operations are reported as the
following key divisions:
Consumer is responsible for sales and service of
banking products, including mortgages, credit cards,
personal loans, and savings and deposit products to
consumers in Australia. Products are provided under
the Westpac, St.George, BankSA, Bank of Melbourne,
and RAMS brands. Consumer works with the other
operating divisions in Australia in the sales, service, and
referral of certain specialist financial services such as
auto lending and foreign exchange.
Business is responsible for sales and service of banking
products for Australian SME and Commercial businesses
(including Agribusiness) generally up to $200 million
in exposure. The division also includes Private Wealth,
meeting the personal banking needs of high-net-worth
individuals. The division offers a wide range of banking
products and services to support their borrowing,
savings and transaction needs. Specialist services
including cash flow finance, trade finance, equipment
finance and property finance are also provided. Business
operates under the Westpac, St.George, BankSA,
and Bank of Melbourne, brands. Business works with
the other operating divisions for select products and
services including financial risk management products,
corporate superannuation and mortgages.
Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB) delivers a broad
range of financial products and services to corporate,
institutional and government customers operating
in, or with connections to, Australia and New
Zealand. WIB operates through dedicated industry
relationship and specialist product teams, with expert
knowledge in financing, transactional banking, and
financial and debt capital markets. Customers are
supported throughout Australia and via branches
and subsidiaries located in New Zealand, the US, UK
and Asia. WIB works with all the Group’s operating
divisions in the provision of markets’ related financial
needs including foreign exchange and fixed interest
solutions.
Westpac New Zealand provides banking, wealth
and insurance products and services for consumer,
business and institutional customers in New Zealand.
Westpac conducts its business through two banks:
Westpac New Zealand Limited, which is incorporated
in New Zealand, and Westpac Banking Corporation
(New Zealand Branch), which is incorporated in
Australia. Westpac New Zealand operates through
a network of branches and ATMs across the North
and South Islands. Business and institutional
customers are also served through relationship and
specialist product teams. Banking products and
services are provided under the Westpac brand while
insurance and wealth products are provided under
Westpac Life
2
and BT brands, respectively. New
Zealand maintains its own infrastructure, including
technology, operations and treasury in accordance
with regulatory requirements.
Note:
1. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future performance. Source: IRESS.
2. An agreement is in place for the sale of Westpac Life-NZ- Limited.
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Specialist Businesses provides auto finance, Australian
life, investment products and services (including margin
lending and equities broking), superannuation and
retirement products as well as wealth administration
platforms. It also manages Westpac Pacific which
provides a full range of banking services in Fiji and
Papua New Guinea. The division operates under the
Westpac, St.George, BankSA, Bank of Melbourne, and
BT brands. Specialist Businesses works with Consumer,
Business and WIB in the provision of select financial
services and products. The division comprises the
operations that Westpac ultimately plans to exit. On
1 July 2021, Westpac announced the sale of Westpac
General Insurance was completed and on 3 August
2021, Westpac announced the sale of Vendor Finance
was completed. Agreements are in place for the sale of
Westpac Pacific
3
, Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance,
the motor vehicle finance and novated leasing
businesses, and the Australian life insurance business.
Westpac Group Businesses include:
• Treasury, which is responsible for the management
of the Group’s balance sheet including wholesale
funding, capital and the management of liquidity.
Treasury also manages the interest rate risk and
foreign exchange risks inherent in the balance
sheet, including managing the mismatch between
Group assets and liabilities. Treasury’s earnings
are primarily sourced from managing the Group’s
balance sheet and interest rate risk, (excluding
Westpac New Zealand) within set risk limits;
• Chief Operating Office
4
, which includes Group
Technology function and Australian banking
operations and property services. Group
Technology is responsible for technology strategy
and architecture, infrastructure, applications
development and business integration in Australia;
and
• Core Support
5
, which comprises functions
performed centrally including strategy, finance, risk,
compliance, legal, human resources, customer and
corporate relations, and Group head office costs.
On 17 March 2021, Westpac announced that it was
bringing together the leadership of its Consumer
and Business divisions into a new Consumer and
Business Banking division. There is no change in
how Westpac reports its Consumer and Business
division’s performance as there has been no change
to the performance information provided internally to
Westpac’s key decision makers.
4.1.3 Consolidated Income Statement and selected financial information
6,7
Reported
31 March 2020
Reported
31 March 2021
$m$m
Interest income14,68411,434
Interest expense(5,684)(3,086)
Net interest income9,0008,348
Non-interest income1,6042,338
Net operating income before operating expenses and impairment charges10,60410,686
Operating expenses(6,181)(5,997)
Impairment (charges)/benefits(2,238)372
Profit before income tax2,1855,061
Income tax expense(994)(1,616)
Net profit for the period1,1913,445
Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests(1)(2)
Net profit attributable to owners of Westpac Banking Corporation1,1903,443
Selected financial information
Expense to income ratio58.29%56.12%
Statutory earnings per Ordinary Share – basic (cents)33.294.5
Fully franked dividends per Ordinary Share (cents)-58
Note:
3. On 26 July 2021, Westpac announced that Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has released its
draft determination indicating it proposes to deny authorisation to Kina Bank for the proposed acquisition of Westpac’s stake in Westpac Bank
PNG Limited. Westpac and Kina Bank are currently reviewing the draft determination and intend to make further submissions to the ICCC before
its final determination is issued in September 2021, following a public consultation period.
4. Chief Operating Office costs are fully allocated to other divisions in the Group.
5. Core Support costs are partially allocated to other divisions, while Group head office costs are retained in Group Businesses.
6. The Consolidated Income Statement has been derived from Westpac’s unaudited half year financial report as at and for the 6 months ended
31 March 2021.
7. Subsequent to 31 March 2021, Westpac has announced that agreements are in place for the sale of the motor vehicle finance and novated
leasing businesses (announced on 28 June 2021), Westpac Life-NZ- Limited (announced on 6 July 2021) and the Australian life insurance
business (announced on 9 August 2021). The potential financial impacts of these transactions on the Westpac Group are not reflected in the
31 March 2021 Income Statement and no related pro forma adjustments have been made to the financial information in this Section. Refer to
Westpac’s relevant ASX announcements for further details, including Westpac’s assessment of financial implications of these transactions (these
announcements can be accessed as described in Section 7.2.2).
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1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
4.1.4 Consolidated Balance Sheet and unaudited pro-forma Consolidated Balance
Sheet
8,9
Reported
30 September
2020
Reported
31 March
2021
Pro-forma
Adjustments
Pro-forma
31 March
2021
$m$m$m$m
Assets
Cash and balances with central banks30,12933,877(712)33,165
Collateral paid4,7783,9173,917
Trading securities and financial assets
measured at fair value through income
statement and investment securities132,206112,231112,231
Derivative financial instruments23,36722,37322,373
Loans693,059688,218688,218
Life insurance assets3,5933,4163,416
All other assets24,81425,42725,427
Total assets911,946889,459(712)888,747
Liabilities
Collateral received2,2502,5042,504
Deposits and other borrowings591,131585,401585,401
Other financial liabilities40,92542,99642,996
Derivative financial instruments23,05420,30320,303
Debt issues150,325127,850127,850
Life insurance liabilities1,3961,0701,070
All other liabilities10,84210,94010,940
Total liabilities excluding loan capital819,923791,064791,064
Loan capital23,94926,294(712)25,582
Total liabilities843,872817,358(712)816,646
Net assets68,07472,10172,101
Shareholders’ equity
Total equity attributable to owners of
Westpac Banking Corporation68,02372,05272,052
Non-controlling interests514949
Total shareholders’ equity and non-
controlling interests68,07472,10172,101
Impact of the issue of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
and redemption of Westpac Capital Notes 4 on
Westpac's consolidated balance sheet position
The unaudited pro-forma balance sheet shows the
adjustments that would be made to Westpac’s
consolidated balance sheet as at 31 March 2021,
assuming:
• an issue of $1.0 billion of Notes, less Offer costs of
$12 million; and
• the redemption of all $1.7 billion of Westpac Capital
Notes 4 either as a result of the Reinvestment
Offer or on the Westpac Capital Notes 4 optional
redemption date, being 20 December 2021.
On a net basis, the Offer of the Notes and redemption
of all Westpac Capital Notes 4 would decrease
Westpac’s loan capital and cash by approximately
$712 million. There is no material impact from the
pro-forma adjustments to Westpac’s net assets and
shareholders’ equity. The anticipated proceeds (less
Offer costs) received under the Offer will be used by
Westpac for general business purposes.
Westpac may raise more or less than $1.0 billion
under the Offer and all Westpac Capital Notes 4 may
not be redeemed, either as part of the Reinvestment
Offer or on the Westpac Capital Notes 4 optional
redemption date. Westpac intends to issue a
redemption notice to redeem all outstanding
Westpac Capital Notes 4 on 20 December 2021.
Any redemption is subject to final approval and may
be subject to conditions. See Section 3.1.2 for further
details. In any of these scenarios, the figures referred
to above will be impacted accordingly.
Note:
8. The Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from Westpac’s audited financial report as at 30 September 2020 and unaudited half year
financial report as at 31 March 2021.
9. Subsequent to 31 March 2021, Westpac has announced that agreements are in place for the sale of the motor vehicle finance and novated
leasing businesses (announced on 28 June 2021), Westpac Life-NZ- Limited (announced on 6 July 2021) and the Australian life insurance
business (announced on 9 August 2021). The potential financial impacts of these transactions on the Westpac Group are not reflected in
the 31 March 2021 Consolidated Balance Sheet and no related pro forma adjustments have been made to the financial information in this
Section. Refer to Westpac’s relevant ASX announcements for further details, including Westpac’s assessment of financial implications of these
transactions (these announcements can be accessed as described in Section 7.2.2).
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4.1.5 Capital adequacy position and pro-forma capital adequacy position
(Level 1 and 2)
10,11
Capital ratios
(Level 1)
Reported
30 June 2021
Reported
31 March 2021
Pro-forma
Adjustments
Pro-forma
31 March 2021
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio12.2%12.6%0.00%12.6%
Additional Tier 1 Capital Ratio2.2%2.2%(0.16%)2.1%
Tier 1 Capital Ratio14.4%14.8%(0.17%)14.6%
Tier 2 Capital Ratio4.3%4.0%0.00%4.0%
Total Capital Ratio18.7%18.8%(0.17%)18.6%
Capital and Leverage ratios
(Level 2)
Reported
30 June 2021
Reported
31 March 2021
Pro-forma
Adjustments
Pro-forma
31 March 2021
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio12.0%12.3%0.00%12.3%
Additional Tier 1 Capital Ratio2.2%2.2%(0.16%)2.0%
Tier 1 Capital Ratio14.2%14.5%(0.17%)14.4%
Tier 2 Capital Ratio4.2%3.9%0.00%3.9%
Total Capital Ratio18.4%18.4%(0.17%)18.3%
APRA leverage ratio5.9%6.3%(0.07%)6.2%
Impact of the issue of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
and redemption of all Westpac Capital Notes 4 on
Westpac's Level 2 capital adequacy position
The table in this Section 4.1.5 shows the unaudited pro-
forma capital adequacy position as at 31 March 2021
assuming the following pro-forma adjustments:
• the issue of $1.0 billion of Notes less Offer costs of
$12 million; and
• the redemption of all $1.7 billion of Westpac Capital
Notes 4 either as a result of the Reinvestment Offer
or on the 20 December 2021 Westpac Capital Notes
4 optional redemption date.
On a Level 1 basis, the pro-forma adjustments decrease
the 31 March 2021 Tier 1 Capital Ratio and Total Capital
Ratio by 0.17%. On a Level 2 basis, the pro-forma
adjustments decrease the 31 March 2021 Tier 1 Capital
Ratio and Total Capital Ratio by 0.17%.
Westpac may raise more or less than $1.0 billion under
the Offer and all Westpac Capital Notes 4 may not be
redeemed, either as part of the Reinvestment Offer or
on the Westpac Capital Notes 4 optional redemption
date. Westpac intends to issue a redemption notice to
redeem all outstanding Westpac Capital Notes 4 on
20 December 2021. Any redemption is subject to final
approval and may be subject to conditions. See Section
3.1.2 for further details. In any of these scenarios,
the capital adequacy ratios referred to above will be
impacted accordingly.
4.2 Capital management
strategy and capital ratios
4.2.1 Capital adequacy framework
APRA is the prudential regulator of the Australian
financial services industry. It oversees credit unions,
building societies, general insurance and reinsurance
companies, life insurers, friendly societies, most
members of the superannuation industry, and
Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions ("ADIs") such
as Westpac. APRA’s website at apra.gov.au includes
further details of its functions and Prudential Standards.
APRA’s Prudential Standards aim to ensure that ADIs
remain adequately capitalised to support the risks
associated with their activities and to generally protect
Australian depositors.
APRA applies a tiered approach to measuring
Westpac’s capital adequacy
12
by assessing financial
strength at three levels:
• Level 1, comprising Westpac and its subsidiary
entities that have been approved by APRA as being
part of a single 'Extended Licensed Entity' for the
purposes of measuring capital adequacy;
• Level 2, the consolidation of Westpac and all its
subsidiary entities (including offshore subsidiaries
such as Westpac New Zealand Limited)
except those entities specifically excluded by
APRA regulations such as insurance or wealth
management subsidiaries; and
• Level 3, the consolidation of Westpac and all its
subsidiary entities.
Note:
10. The capital adequacy ratios contained in this table have been rounded to the nearest decimal place. Capital ratios may not sum due to rounding.
11. Westpac has announced the completion of the sale of Westpac General Insurance and Vendor Finance. Westpac has also announced that
agreements are in place for the sale of Westpac Pacific, Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance, the motor vehicle finance and novated
businesses, Westpac Life-NZ- Limited and the Australian life insurance business. The total unrealised expected Level 2 CET1 benefit of all
business sales that Westpac has announced and not included in the reported Level 2 30 June 2021 CET1 Ratio above, is 50 basis points. No
related pro forma adjustments have been made to the capital adequacy ratios in this Section. Refer to Westpac’s 3Q21 Update released on 17
August 2021 for further details (this document can be accessed as described in Section 7.2.2).
12. APS110 Capital Adequacy outlines the overall framework adopted by APRA for the purpose of assessing the capital adequacy of an ADI.
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1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
APRA measures an ADI’s regulatory capital as a
percentage of RWA, by reference to:
• Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (“CET1”), the highest
quality components of capital that consists of paid-
up share capital, retained profits and certain reserves,
less certain intangible assets, capitalised expenses
and software, and investments and retained profits in
insurance and funds management subsidiaries that
are not consolidated for capital adequacy purposes.
The ratio of CET1 to RWA is called the “Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio” (“CET1 Ratio”);
• Tier 1 Capital, being the sum of Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital and Additional Tier 1 Capital. Additional
Tier 1 Capital comprises high quality components
of capital that consists of certain securities not
included in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, such as
the Notes. The ratio of Tier 1 Capital to RWA is called
the “Tier 1 Capital Ratio”; and
• Total Capital, being the sum of Tier 1 Capital and
Tier 2 Capital. Tier 2 Capital includes subordinated
instruments and other components of capital that,
to varying degrees, do not meet the criteria for
Tier 1 Capital, but nonetheless contribute to the
overall strength of an ADI and its capacity to absorb
losses. The ratio of Total Capital to RWA is called the
“Total Capital Ratio”.
APRA has confirmed that the Notes will be eligible for
inclusion as Additional Tier 1 Capital under Prudential
Standard APS 111.
4.2.2 Regulatory capital requirements
Under APRA’s Prudential Standards, Australian ADIs,
including Westpac, are required to maintain at least the
following regulatory capital minimum ratios of capital to
RWA at Level 1 and Level 2:
• 4.5% Common Equity Tier 1 Capital;
• 6% Tier 1 Capital; and
• 8% Total Capital.
APRA may also require ADIs, including Westpac, to
meet prudential capital requirements (“PCR”) above the
regulatory capital minimums. APRA does not allow the
PCR for individual ADIs to be disclosed.
APRA also requires ADIs to hold an additional buffer of
capital above the ADI’s regulatory capital minimum of
CET1 (“capital buffer”). This must be met with CET1. The
capital buffer comprises:
• a Capital Conservation Buffer. The Capital
Conservation Buffer for a domestic systemically
important bank (“D-SIB”) is 3.5% of RWA, unless
otherwise determined by APRA. APRA has
determined that Westpac is a D-SIB; and
• a Countercyclical Capital Buffer. The Countercyclical
Capital Buffer is set on a jurisdictional basis and APRA
is responsible for setting the requirement in Australia,
currently within a range of 0% to 2.5% of RWA
13
. The
Countercyclical Capital Buffer requirement is currently
set to zero for Australia and New Zealand.
APRA’s Prudential Standards are generally consistent
with the international regulatory framework for banks,
also known as Basel III, issued by the Basel Committee
on Banking Supervision (“BCBS”), except where APRA
has exercised certain discretions. On balance, the
application of these discretions acts to reduce capital
ratios reported under APRA’s Prudential Standards
relative to the BCBS approach and to those reported in
some other jurisdictions.
4.2.3 Regulatory capital developments
APRA announcements on capital
As part of its response to the Financial System Inquiry
in 2017, APRA has set an “unquestionably strong”
benchmark of a CET1 capital ratio of 10.5%. Banks were
expected to meet this new benchmark by 1 January 2020.
This benchmark was met by Westpac by 1 January 2020
and our 30 June 2021 CET1 capital ratio continues to be
above that benchmark.
APRA is currently proposing a number of changes
to embed the ‘unquestionably strong’ level of capital
in the capital framework including implementation
of Basel III reforms
14
. On 21 July 2021 APRA released
further guidance on capital buffers and the calculation
of RWA including for specific asset classes. As part of
the proposal APRA are intending to increase the Capital
Conservation Buffer from 2.5% to 4.0% and introduce
a base level for the Countercyclical Capital Buffer of
1.0%. As a result, the CET1 requirement (comprising the
minimum requirement and buffers) for the major banks
is proposed to increase from 8% to 10.5% from 1 January
2023. We expect further clarity on the changes ahead of 1
January 2023.
COVID-19 response
As part of its response to the current economic
environment following the COVID-19 pandemic, APRA
has made the following announcements on capital:
• Regulatory support for banks offering temporary
financial assistance to borrowers impacted by
COVID-19 which allow for payment deferrals up to
three months before the end of August 2021
15
;
• On 15 December 2020, APRA issued revised capital
management guidance to all ADIs and insurers that
from 1 January 2021, APRA will no longer hold ADIs
to a minimum level of earnings retention (previously
50% of net profit after tax in 2020). However,
APRA has stated that it expects banks to moderate
dividend payout ratios, consider the use of dividend
reinvestment plans (DRPs) and/or other capital
management initiatives to offset the impact from
dividends and conduct regular stress testing;
• Deferral of APRA’s implementation of the Basel III
capital reforms by a year to 1 January 2023; and
• Deferral of changes to APS 222 Associations with
Related Entities by a year to 1 January 2022.
APRA’s proposed revisions to subsidiary capital
investment treatment
APRA has released the final revised Prudential Standard
for APS 111 Capital Adequacy: Measurement of Capital
effective from 1 January 2022
16
. The final Prudential
Standard includes changes to the parent ADI’s
(Level 1) treatment of equity investments in banking
and insurance subsidiaries.
The impact to the Level 1 CET1 Ratio on a pro-forma
basis at 30 June 2021 is an approximate reduction of 20
basis points. There is no impact from this proposal on the
calculation of the reported regulatory capital ratios on a
Level 2 basis.
Note:
13. ADIs will be notified of any decision to set, or increase, the level of the countercyclical buffer up to 12 months before the date from which it applies.
14. Letter to all authorised deposit taking institutions – “Bank Capital Reforms: Update” dated 21 July 2021.
15. APRA announcement – “APRA announces further regulatory support for loans impacted by COVID-19” dated 19 July 2021.
16. Letter to all authorised deposit taking institutions – “Final revised Prudential Standard: APS 111 Capital Adequacy - Measurement of Capital” dated
5 August 2021.
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Additional loss absorbing capacity
On 9 July 2019, APRA announced a requirement for the
Australian major banks (including Westpac) to increase
their total capital requirements by three percentage
points of RWA as measured under the current capital
adequacy framework. This increase in total capital will
take full effect from 1 January 2024.
The additional capital is expected to be raised through
Tier 2 Capital and is likely to be offset by a decrease in
other forms of long-term wholesale funding. Westpac
is continuing to make progress towards the new
requirements. As at 31 March 2021, Westpac’s Tier 2
ratio was 3.88%. This compares to a target minimum
Tier 2 Capital Ratio requirement of 5.0%.
APRA is still targeting an additional four to five
percentage points of loss-absorbing capacity. Over the
next four years, APRA has stated that it will consider
feasible alternative methods for raising the remaining
1-2 percentage points.
Regulatory developments in New Zealand
RBNZ capital review
On 5 December 2019, the RBNZ announced changes
to the capital adequacy framework in New Zealand.
The new framework was finalised on 17 June 2021 and
includes:
• Tier 1 capital requirement of 16% of RWA for
systemically important banks (including Westpac
New Zealand Limited ("WNZL")
• Additional Tier 1 capital can comprise no more than
2.5% of the 16% Tier 1 capital requirement;
• Eligible Tier 1 capital will comprise common equity
and redeemable perpetual preference shares.
Existing Additional Tier 1 capital instruments will be
phased out over a seven year transition period;
• Maintaining the existing Tier 2 capital requirement of
2% of RWA; and
• Recalibrating RWA for internal rating based banks,
such as WNZL, such that aggregate RWA will
increase to 90% of standardised RWA.
In response to the impacts of COVID-19, and to support
credit availability, the RBNZ delayed the start date of
increases in the required level of bank capital until 1 July
2022. Banks will be given up to seven years to comply.
Freeze on New Zealand Bank Dividends
In response to the impacts of COVID-19, on 2 April
2020, the RBNZ made the decision to freeze dividend
payments by banks in New Zealand. In March 2021,
the RBNZ lifted this freeze but placed a 50% dividend
restriction on the distribution of dividends on ordinary
shares by banks in New Zealand, until 1 July 2022.
This prevents Westpac’s subsidiary, Westpac New
Zealand Limited, from paying more than 50% of its
earnings as dividends. As upstreaming of dividends
contributes to the Level 1 CET1 Ratio, these restrictions
negatively impact Westpac’s Level 1 CET1 Ratio.
4.2.4 Capital management strategy
Westpac’s approach to capital management seeks
to ensure that it is adequately capitalised as an ADI.
Westpac evaluates its approach to capital management
through an internal capital adequacy assessment
process, the key features of which include:
• the development of a capital management strategy,
including consideration of regulatory minimums,
capital buffers and contingency plans;
• consideration of both regulatory and economic
capital requirements;
• a stress testing framework that challenges the
capital measures, coverage and requirements
including the impact of adverse economic scenarios;
and
• consideration of the perspectives of external
stakeholders including rating agencies as well as
equity and debt investors.
During the period of disruption caused by COVID-19,
Westpac is operating with the following principles in
relation to capital:
• prioritise maintaining capital strength;
• in the event of a significant market deterioration
Westpac will retain capital to absorb any further
potential downside on credit quality and to
acknowledge a high degree of uncertainty regarding
the length and depth of the stress;
• allow for capital flexibility to support lending to
customers; and
• in line with APRA guidance, Westpac will seek to
maintain a buffer above the regulatory requirement
including buffers (currently at least 8% for
Domestically – Systemically Important Banks
(D-SIBs) including Westpac).
These principles take into consideration:
• current regulatory capital minimums and the
capital buffer, which together are the Total CET1
Requirement. In line with the above, the Total CET1
Requirement for Westpac is at least 8.0%, based
upon an industry minimum CET1 requirement of
4.5% plus a capital buffer of at least 3.5% applicable
to D-SIBs
17,18
;
• stress testing to calibrate an appropriate buffer
against a downturn; and
• quarterly volatility of capital ratios due to the half
yearly cycle of ordinary dividend payments.
Westpac will revise its capital management preferred
range once APRA's review of the capital adequacy
framework is finalised.
Distribution restrictions
Should an ADI’s Level 1 or Level 2 CET1 Ratio fall below
the Total CET1 Requirement (“Distribution Restriction
Trigger” or “DRT”), restrictions on the distribution
of earnings will apply (“Maximum Distributable
Amount”). This includes restrictions on the amount of
earnings that can be distributed through dividends,
Additional Tier 1 Capital distributions (which will include
Distribution payments on the Notes) and discretionary
staff bonuses (“Tier 1 Capital Distributions”). The
Distribution Restriction Trigger is currently 8.0% for
D-SIBs, however it may be higher for individual ADIs
(including Westpac).
Note:
17. Noting that APRA may apply higher CET1 Ratio requirements for an individual ADI.
18. If an ADI’s CET1 Ratio falls below the Total CET1 Requirement (at least 8%), it faces restrictions on the distribution of earnings that can be distributed
through dividends, Additional Tier 1 Capital distributions and discretionary staff bonuses.
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1
3
8
5
APPENDIX B
2
7
4
APPENDIX A
6
The Maximum Distributable Amount that can be paid
as Tier 1 Capital Distributions is limited in accordance
with the diagram in this Section 4.2.4 which sets out
the indicative Distribution Restriction Trigger. Earnings
are defined as distributable profits calculated prior to
deduction of Tier 1 Capital Distributions on an after tax
basis. An ADI can apply to APRA to make payments in
excess of the Maximum Distributable Amount. APRA
will only grant approval where it is satisfied that an
ADI has established measures to raise capital equal to
or greater than the amount above the constraint that
it wishes to distribute. The Corporations Act does not
limit the sources of payment of Distributions on the
Notes to the profits of a particular year or period.
In addition, under the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms,
if a Distribution has not been paid in full for a relevant
Distribution Payment Date, Westpac must not (unless in
certain limited circumstances):
• determine or pay any Dividends on its Ordinary
Shares; or
• undertake any discretionary Buy Back or Capital
Reduction.
This means that Westpac would give priority to the
payment of distributions on Additional Tier 1 Capital
securities (including Notes) over payments of Dividends
so it is not restricted from paying Dividends. The
restrictions on determining or paying a Dividend will be
of limited application in circumstances where Westpac
has deferred its decision on determining a Dividend or
determines not to pay a Dividend.
Other Additional Tier 1 Capital securities within
the Westpac Group include similar restrictions if
distributions on those securities are not paid in full.
WestpacAPRA Prudential Standard
Minimum
CET1
4.5%
Management
Buer
CET1
above
DRT of 8%
CET1
between DRT
and 5.125%
CET1
< 5.125%
Distribution
Restriction
Trigger (DRT)
8.0%
Distribution Restriction Trigger
19
Distribution restrictions
Indicative Level 2 buers
21
CET1 12.3% as at
31 March 2021
Maximum
Distributable
Amount
60%
40%
20%
0%
Distribution
increasingly
restricted
Capital
buer
3.5%
≤
PCR
20
+ 3.5%
≤
PCR
+ 2.625%
≤
PCR
+ 1.75%
≤
PCR
+ 0.875%
$18.6bn
$12.3bn
$22.0bn
1
st
Quartile
2
nd
Quartile
3
rd
Quartile
4
th
Quartile
Note:
19. The Distribution Restriction Trigger is currently 8.0% for D-SIBs, however, it may be higher for individual ADIs (including Westpac). Applicable at
Level 1 and Level 2.
20. Prudential capital requirement.
21. Based on Westpac’s capital position as at 31 March 2021 and assuming that industry minimums apply as at 31 March 2021.
4.2.5 CET1 Ratio and the Notes
Under the Terms, the Notes include certain loss
absorption features required by APRA, such as
Conversion of the Notes into Ordinary Shares or the
termination of Holders’ rights (if Conversion does not
occur for any reason), when Westpac’s CET1 Ratio falls
to or below a certain threshold – see Sections 2.5.2,
4.2.3, 5.1.8 and 5.1.9 for a discussion on the Capital
Trigger Event. A Capital Trigger Event may occur if
Westpac’s CET1 Ratio declines to (or falls below) 5.125%,
on either a Level 1 or Level 2 basis, as defined by APRA.
The table at the end of this Section 4.2.5 shows
Westpac’s CET1 surplus above the Capital Trigger Event
level of 5.125%, the Distribution Restriction Trigger of 8.0%
and for illustrative purposes the 10.5% unquestionably
strong benchmark. The Distribution Restriction Trigger
of 8.0% applies to D-SIBs, however it may be higher for
individual ADIs (including Westpac) - see Section 4.2.4.
A CET1 Ratio of 12.6% on a Level 1 basis and 12.3% on a
Level 2 basis at 31 March 2021 equates to:
• a surplus of $31.5 billion and $31.0 billion for the
Level 1 Westpac Group and Level 2 Westpac Group
respectively of CET1 above the Capital Trigger Event
level of 5.125%;
• a surplus of $19.3 billion and $18.6 billion for the
Level 1 Westpac Group and Level 2 Westpac Group
respectively of CET1 above a Distribution Restriction
Trigger of 8.0%; and
• a surplus of $8.7 billion and $7.9 billion for the
Level 1 Westpac Group and Level 2 Westpac Group
respectively of CET1 above the 10.5% unquestionably
strong benchmark.
Differences between Westpac’s Level 1 and Level 2 CET1
Ratios relate principally to the level of capital held by,
and RWA of, offshore banking subsidiaries and insurance
subsidiaries of the ADI. Westpac's capital management
policy for Westpac's subsidiaries assumes surplus capital
is repatriated from subsidiaries (subject to subsidiary
board approval, relevant regulatory approvals and
regulatory requirements for Westpac subsidiaries).
Westpac gives no assurance as to what its CET1 Ratio
on a Level 1 or Level 2 basis will be at any time as it
may be significantly impacted by regulatory changes to
the measurement of capital or RWA calculations, and
unexpected events affecting its business, operations
and financial condition.
Following the finalisation of the Prudential Standards
described in Section 4.2.3 above, Westpac’s CET1
Ratio, and the surplus of CET1 Westpac holds above
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the Capital Trigger Event, the Distribution Restriction
Trigger of 8% and the 10.5% unquestionably strong
benchmark may differ from current levels. In addition,
given Westpac’s excess capital and franking credits, the
Board will consider a return of capital, with an update
expected at Westpac’s 2021 full year financial results.
This may also have the effect of reducing Westpac’s
CET1 Ratio and the buffer above the Capital Trigger
Event level of 5.125% and Distribution Restriction Trigger
of 8.0% which increases the risk of Conversion of the
Notes and/or non-payment of Distributions on the
Notes.
CET1 surplus above the Capital Trigger Event and Distribution Restriction Trigger
Reported
30 September
2020
Reported
31 March
2021
Reported
30 June
2021
Level 1 Westpac Group
Surplus ($bn) above Capital Trigger Event level of 5.125%$27.2$31.5$30.7
Surplus ($bn) above Distribution Restriction Trigger of 8.0%
22
$14.7$19.3$18.2
Surplus ($bn) above 10.5% unquestionably strong benchmark$3.9$8.7$ 7. 4
Level 2 Westpac Group
Surplus ($bn) above Capital Trigger Event level of 5.125%$26.3$31.0$30.1
Surplus ($bn) above Distribution Restriction Trigger of 8.0%
22
$13.7$18.6$17.5
Surplus ($bn) above 10.5% unquestionably strong benchmark$2.8$ 7. 9$6.6
Note:
22. The Distribution Restriction Trigger of 8.0% applies to D-SIBs, however it may be higher for individual ADIs (including Westpac) – see Section 4.2.4.
23. For full details of terms and conditions refer to westpac.com.au.
24. Support provided only relates to those customers who have accessed COVID-19 emergency support since 10 July 2021. Business loans also include
equipment finance and auto loans to business customers.
4.3 Funding and liquidity
4.3.1 Funding
The Westpac Group monitors the composition and
stability of its funding so that it remains within the
Westpac Group’s funding risk appetite. This includes
compliance with both the Liquidity Coverage Ratio
(“LCR”) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (“NSFR”).
In March 2020, the RBA introduced the Term Funding
Facility (“TFF”) providing funding to eligible ADIs at a
fixed interest rate.
At 30 June 2021, Westpac’s total TFF allowance was
$30 billion, and Westpac had drawn down the full
amount.
4.3.2 Liquidity
The Westpac Group has a liquidity risk management
framework which seeks to meet cash flow obligations
under a wide range of market conditions, including
name specific and market-wide stress scenarios, as well
as meeting the regulatory requirements of the LCR and
NSFR.
Liquid Assets
The Westpac Group has a number of sources of liquidity
that provide a buffer against periods of liquidity stress.
These include high-quality liquid assets (“HQLA”)
and the Committed Liquidity Facility (“CLF”), both
of which are used to meet the Westpac Group’s LCR
requirements.
The Westpac Group also holds a portfolio of non-
HQLA liquid assets including private securities and
self-originated AAA rated mortgage-backed securities,
which are repo-eligible with the RBA.
LCR
The LCR enhances banks’ short-term resilience by
requiring banks to hold sufficient HQLA, as defined,
to withstand 30 days under a regulator-defined
acute stress scenario. Given the limited amount of
Government debt in Australia, the RBA, jointly with
APRA, makes available to ADIs a CLF. Subject to the
satisfaction of qualifying conditions, the CLF can be
accessed to help meet the LCR requirement of at least
100%.
The Westpac Group’s LCR was 124% as at 31 March
2021, and 127% as at 30 June 2021.
Net Stable Funding Ratio
The Westpac Group is required to maintain a NSFR,
designed to encourage longer-term funding resilience,
of at least 100%. Westpac had a NSFR of 123% at
31 March 2021 and at 30 June 2021.
4.4 New and Ongoing Customer
Support Measures
In July 2021, the Westpac Group announced measures
to support its customers during the most recent
COVID-19 outbreak in Australia. New support measures
for eligible customers include
23
:
• short term deferrals for mortgages, personal loans
and small business loans;
• repayment and interest rate reductions for credit
cards;
• interest free temporary overdrafts up to $15,000 on
a maximum 45-day term for business customers;
and
• access to term deposit or farm management
deposits early with no interest adjustment.
In the period from 10 July 2021 to 11 August 2021:
• $1.6 billion in home loan balance deferrals have
been approved, with approximately 3,700 customers
supported; and
• $29.5 million in business loan balance deferrals
(relating to approximately 725 customers) have
been approved
24
.
The support measures described above are in addition
to standard hardship support options available to
customers experiencing financial difficulty.
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Investment risks
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
SECTION 5
This Section sets out:
5.1 Investment risks relating to the Westpac Capital Notes 8
5.2 Investment risks relating to Westpac
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Before applying for any Notes, you should consider
whether the Notes are a suitable investment for you.
There are risks associated with an investment in
the Notes, many of which are outside the control of
Westpac. These risks include those in this Section 5 and
other matters referred to in this Prospectus. You should
carefully consider the risks described and the other
information in this Prospectus before investing in Notes.
The risks and uncertainties described in this Section 5
are not the only ones Westpac faces. Additional risks
and uncertainties that Westpac is unaware of, or that
Westpac currently deems to be immaterial, may also
become important factors that affect the Notes or
Westpac.
5.1 Investment risks relating
to the Westpac Capital
Notes 8
Set out in this Section 5.1 are risks associated
specifically with an investment in the Notes. In
particular, these risks arise from the nature of the Notes
and the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms. You should
also consider the other risks in Section 5.2 as they
relate to Westpac.
5.1.1 Distributions may not be paid
There is a risk that Distributions may not be paid.
The Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms do not oblige
Westpac to pay Distributions, which are only payable at
Westpac’s discretion and are subject to satisfaction of
the Distribution Payment Conditions, being:
• Westpac’s absolute discretion;
• the payment of Distributions not resulting in a
breach of Westpac’s capital requirements
(on a Level 1 basis) or of the Westpac Group’s
capital requirements (on a Level 2 basis) under the
then current Prudential Standards at the time of
payment;
• the payment of Distributions not resulting in
Westpac becoming, or being likely to become,
insolvent for the purposes of the Corporations
Act; and
• APRA not otherwise objecting to the payment.
APRA has stated in response to the uncertainty
resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic that APRA
expects that ADIs (such as Westpac) continue to
moderate dividend payout ratios, and consider the use
of dividend reinvestment plans and/or other capital
management initiatives to offset the impact on capital
from distributions (for further information see Sections
4.2.3 and 5.2.2). Discretionary capital distributions may
include distributions on AT1 capital instruments such
as the Notes. APRA’s guidance on capital management
does not prohibit Westpac from paying Distributions,
however there is a risk that if the economic outlook is
negative or uncertain for a prolonged period of time,
APRA may object to the payment of a Distribution,
including where Westpac is above its CET1 Ratio
requirement (see Section 4.2.4). To date, APRA has not
objected to distributions on AT1 capital instruments. In
addition, changes in laws and regulations applicable to
Westpac may impose additional requirements which
prevent Westpac from paying a Distribution.
There are also restrictions on the amount of earnings
that can be distributed through Tier 1 Capital
Distributions should an ADI’s Level 1 or Level 2
CET1 Ratios fall below the Distribution Restriction
Trigger (as more fully described in Section 4.2.4).
This may result in a Distribution Payment Condition
not being satisfied. Payments of Distributions are
non-cumulative and decisions to pay a Distribution
cannot be deferred. If a Distribution is not paid in
full because the Distribution Payment Conditions are
not satisfied or because of any other reason, Holders
will not be entitled to receive the unpaid portion of
that Distribution. No interest accrues on any unpaid
Distributions and Westpac has no liability to the Holder
and the Holder has no claim in respect of such non-
payment.
Non-payment of a Distribution will not be an event
of default
1
and Holders have no right to apply for a
Winding Up on the grounds of Westpac’s failure to pay
a Distribution.
However, if a Distribution has not been paid in full
for a relevant Distribution Payment Date, then until a
Distribution is paid in full on a subsequent Distribution
Payment Date (or all Notes are Converted at their full
Face Value, Redeemed or terminated following a failure
to Convert) Westpac must not:
• determine or pay any Dividends on its Ordinary
Shares; or
• undertake any discretionary Buy Back or Capital
Reduction,
unless the amount of the unpaid Distribution is
paid in full within 20 Business Days of the relevant
Distribution Payment Date (and in certain other limited
circumstances). These restrictions would not apply
where the reason a Distribution was not paid was
because the Distribution Rate was zero or negative
(see Section 2.1.3).
This means that Westpac would give priority to the
payment of distributions on Additional Tier 1 Capital
securities (including Notes) over payments of Dividends
so it is not restricted from paying Dividends.
The restrictions on determining or paying a Dividend
will be of limited application in circumstances where
Westpac has deferred its decision on determining a
Dividend or determines not to pay a Dividend. For
example, on 18 August 2020, Westpac announced that,
as a result of the uncertain economic and operating
conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Board had determined not to pay a 2020 interim
dividend.
Further, the terms of Westpac’s future securities
could limit Westpac’s ability to make payments on the
Notes. If Westpac does not make payments on other
securities, payments may not be permitted to be made
in respect of the Notes.
Note:
1. The Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms do not include any events of default.
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5.1.2 Westpac may initiate Conversion,
Redemption or Transfer of Notes
Westpac may initiate Conversion, Redemption (subject
to APRA’s prior written approval) or Transfer of:
• some or all of the Notes on 21 September 2029,
21 December 2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; or
• all of the Notes following the occurrence of a Tax
Event or Regulatory Event.
If Westpac elects to Redeem Notes, APRA’s prior written
approval is required. There can be no certainty that
APRA will provide its prior written approval. Westpac
may only Redeem Notes if it replaces them with capital
of the same or better quality (and the replacement
is done under conditions that are sustainable for the
income capacity of Westpac), or obtains confirmation
that APRA is satisfied that Westpac does not have to
replace the Notes. APRA may not provide its written
approval for Westpac to Redeem Notes if, for example,
it were to adopt a similar approach to RBNZ following
the RBNZ’s announcement on 2 April 2020 that all
locally incorporated banks in New Zealand should not
redeem non-CET1 capital instruments during the period
of economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19
pandemic. On 31 March 2021, these restrictions were
eased by the RBNZ. For further information see
Sections 4.2.3 and 5.2.2.
Holders have no right to request or require a
Conversion, Redemption or Transfer of their Notes.
Any Conversion, Redemption or Transfer may occur on
dates not previously contemplated by Holders, which
may be disadvantageous to Holders in light of market
conditions or Holders’ individual circumstances. This
means that the period for which Holders will be entitled
to the benefit of the rights attaching to the Notes is
unknown.
Where Holders receive cash on Redemption or Transfer,
the rate of return at which Holders could reinvest their
funds may be lower than the Distribution Rate at the
time. Further, upon Redemption, Holders will receive
the Face Value of the Notes which may be less than
their market value immediately prior to Redemption.
5.1.3 Investments in Notes are not
deposit liabilities or protected
accounts under the Banking Act
or Financial Claims Scheme
Investments in the Notes are an investment in Westpac
and will be affected by the ongoing performance,
financial position and solvency of Westpac. They are
not deposit liabilities or protected accounts of Westpac
for the purposes of the Banking Act or Financial Claims
Scheme and are not subject to the depositor protection
provisions of Australian banking legislation (including
the Australian Government guarantee of certain bank
deposits). Therefore, the Notes are not guaranteed or
insured by the Australian Government, any government
agency or compensation scheme of Australia or any
other jurisdiction.
5.1.4 Market price of the Notes may
fluctuate
Westpac will apply for quotation of the Notes on ASX,
but Westpac is unable to forecast the market price and
liquidity of the market for the Notes. The Notes may
experience market price volatility more or less than
Westpac Ordinary Shares. The market price for the
Notes may fluctuate due to various factors, including:
• Australian and international general conditions
(including inflation rates, interest rates and currency
exchange rates), changes in government policy,
changes in regulatory policy, impacts of regulatory
change (including intervention by ASIC in the market
for the Notes or similar securities), changes in the
laws relating to the taxation treatment of Notes
(including the availability of franking), the expressed
views of regulators, investor sentiment and general
market movements, which may or may not have an
impact on Westpac’s actual operating performance;
• operating results of Westpac that vary from
expectations of securities analysts and investors;
• changes in expectations as to Westpac’s future
financial performance, including financial estimates
by securities analysts and investors;
• changes in market valuations of other financial
services institutions;
• announcement of demergers, acquisitions, strategic
partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments
by Westpac or its competitors;
• changes in the market price of Ordinary Shares and/
or other debt securities or other capital securities
issued by Westpac or by other issuers, or changes in
the supply of equity securities or capital securities
issued by Westpac or by other issuers;
• the occurrence of or increase in the likelihood of
the occurrence of one or more Distributions not
being paid, a Capital Trigger Event or a Non-Viability
Trigger Event;
• the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global,
regional and national economies and markets; and
• other major Australian and international events such
as hostilities and tensions, and acts of terrorism.
It is possible that the Notes will trade at a market price
above or below the Face Value as a result of these and
other factors.
5.1.5 The liquidity of the Notes may
be low
The market for the Notes will likely be less liquid
than the market for Ordinary Shares. Holders who
wish to sell their Notes may be unable to do so at an
acceptable price, or at all, if insufficient liquidity exists
in the market for the Notes.
The liquidity of the market for the Notes may be
impacted by a number of factors, including changes in
law such as the new product design and distribution
obligations that come into force in October 2021. The
impact of those obligations is untested but they may
affect the liquidity of funding instruments (including
Additional Tier 1 Capital securities such as the Notes)
if they lead to a material reduction in future issuance
volumes or secondary market trading activity by
investors. If they increase the difficulty of undertaking
further issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital securities
such as the Notes, this could also in turn affect the
likelihood of Westpac electing to Redeem or Transfer
the Notes rather than Converting them. See Section
7.12.
Westpac does not guarantee the market price or
liquidity of the Notes. There is a risk that if Holders sell
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Notes before the Scheduled Conversion Date, Holders
may lose some of the money they have invested.
5.1.6 Changes in the Distribution Rate
The Distribution Rate is calculated for each Distribution
Period by reference to the relevant 3 month BBSW
Rate, which is influenced by a number of factors and
varies over time. The Distribution Rate will fluctuate
and may increase and/or decrease over time with
movements in the 3 month BBSW Rate. It is possible
for the 3 month BBSW Rate to become negative. The
3 month BBSW Rate is influenced by the Interbank
Overnight Cash Rate which is set by the RBA. One
scenario under which the 3 month BBSW Rate
sets negative is if RBA’s Cash Rate Target (or other
overnight rates such as rates on exchange settlement
balances) is cut below 0.00%. The 3 month BBSW
Rate could move before the Cash Rate is adjusted in
anticipation of any moves by the RBA over a 3 month
horizon. Noting the 3 month BBSW Rate is a market
set rate, even in a scenario where the Cash Rate is at
or above 0.00%, it could move negative depending on
supply and demand in the prime bank paper market.
The Eurozone, Switzerland, Japan and Denmark are
examples of jurisdictions where central banks have
set negative monetary policy rates. Should this occur,
the negative amount will be taken into account in
calculating the Distribution Rate (but there is no
obligation on Holders to pay Westpac if the Distribution
Rate becomes negative and there would be no
Distribution in those circumstances).
Refer to the graph in Section 2.1.4 to see the
movements in the 3 month BBSW Rate over the last 10
years.
As the Distribution Rate fluctuates, there is a risk that
the rate may become less attractive when compared
to returns available on comparable securities issued by
Westpac or other issuers or other investments.
Westpac does not guarantee any particular rate of
return on the Notes.
5.1.7 Use of franking credits by Holders
Australian resident Holders may be entitled to
use franking credits to offset their tax liability and
Australian resident Holders that are individuals or
complying superannuation entities may be entitled to a
refund of excess franking credits, to the extent that the
franking credits exceed their tax liability.
You should be aware that your ability to use the
franking credits, either as an offset to your tax liability
or by claiming a refund after the end of the year of
income, will depend on your individual tax position.
Investors should refer to the Australian tax summary
in Section 6 and the Class Ruling (when published),
and should seek professional advice in relation to their
tax position and monitor any potential changes to
government policy relating to franking credits on an
ongoing basis.
5.1.8 A Capital Trigger Event or a
Non-Viability Trigger Event
may occur
A Capital Trigger Event occurs when Westpac
determines, or APRA notifies Westpac in writing that
it believes, that either or both the Westpac Level 1
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio or Westpac Level 2
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio is equal to, or is less
than, 5.125%.
The Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio is the ratio of
Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to its RWA,
where Common Equity Tier 1 Capital comprises the
highest quality components of capital.
A Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs when APRA
notifies Westpac in writing that it believes:
• Conversion of the Notes (or conversion, write-off
or write down of other capital instruments of the
Westpac Group) is necessary because, without it,
Westpac would become non-viable; or
• a public sector injection of capital, or equivalent
support, is necessary because, without it, Westpac
would become non-viable.
It should be noted that whether a Non-Viability
Trigger Event will occur is at the discretion of APRA
and there are currently no Australian precedents. The
circumstances in which APRA may exercise its discretion
are not limited to when APRA may have a concern about
a bank’s capital levels but may also include when APRA
has a concern about a bank’s funding and liquidity levels
or any other matters affecting a bank’s viability.
APRA has not provided explicit guidance as to how
it would determine non-viability. However, APRA has
indicated that non-viability is likely to arise prior to
insolvency. Non-viability could be expected to include
serious impairment of Westpac’s financial position,
concerns about its capital, funding or liquidity levels
and / or insolvency. However, it is possible that APRA’s
definition of non-viability may not necessarily be
confined to these matters and APRA’s position on these
matters may change over time. As the occurrence of a
Non-Viability Trigger Event is at the discretion of APRA,
there can be no assurance given as to the factors and
circumstances that might give rise to such an event.
Refer to Section 4.2.5 for further details regarding the
surplus of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital above the
Capital Trigger Event level of 5.125%.
Differences between Westpac’s Level 1 and Level 2 CET1
Ratios relate principally to the level of capital held by,
and RWA of, offshore banking subsidiaries. Westpac’s
capital management policy for Westpac’s subsidiaries
assumes surplus capital is repatriated from subsidiaries
(subject to subsidiary board approval, relevant
regulatory approvals and regulatory requirements for
Westpac subsidiaries).
Westpac gives no assurance as to what its CET1 Ratio
on a Level 1 or Level 2 basis will be at any time as it
may be significantly impacted by regulatory changes to
the measurement of capital or RWA calculations, and
unexpected events affecting its business, operations
and financial condition.
A Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
may result in the loss of some or all of the value of the
Notes. See Sections 5.1.9, 5.1.10 and 5.1.11.
5.1.9 Conversion following a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event
Upon the occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event, Westpac is required to
Convert all or some of the Notes (or a percentage
of the Face Value of each Note) into the Conversion
Number of Ordinary Shares based on the VWAP during
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the 5 Business Days prior to, but not including, the
Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date.
If a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs because APRA
has determined that without a public sector injection of
capital, or other public sector support, Westpac would
become non-viable, then Westpac must Convert all of
the Notes.
Conversion following a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event is not subject to the
Scheduled Conversion Conditions being satisfied and
Westpac is required to issue to Holders the Conversion
Number of Ordinary Shares on the Conversion Date,
which will not exceed the Maximum Conversion Number.
Maximum Conversion Number
The Conversion Number of Ordinary Shares following
a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
is subject to the Maximum Conversion Number. The
Maximum Conversion Number of Ordinary Shares
following a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event will be calculated based on a VWAP set
to reflect 20% of the Issue Date VWAP.
Accordingly, depending upon the Ordinary Share price
during the 5 Business Days prior to a Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date, the value of Ordinary Shares received
for each Note may (in the case of a Capital Trigger
Event) and is likely to (in the case of a Non-Viability
Trigger Event) be significantly less than approximately
$101.01 for each Note (based on the Initial Face Value of
$100 per Note).
The Maximum Conversion Number may be adjusted
to reflect a consolidation, division or reclassification,
or pro-rata bonus issue, of Ordinary Shares. However,
no adjustment will be made to it on account of other
transactions which may affect the price of Ordinary
Shares, including for example, rights issues, returns of
capital, buy-backs, special dividends, demergers, and
other corporate actions. The Westpac Capital Notes 8
Terms do not limit the transactions that Westpac may
undertake with respect to its share capital and any such
action may increase the risk that Holders receive only
the Maximum Conversion Number and so adversely
affect the position of Holders.
Order of Conversion of Relevant Securities
If Westpac is only required to convert a certain amount
of Relevant Securities, Westpac will determine the
amount of Notes which will be Converted and other
Relevant Securities which will be converted, written-off
or be written down as follows:
• first, Westpac is required to convert, write-off or
write down such number or amount of the face
value of any other Relevant Securities whose
terms require them to be converted, written-off or
written down before Conversion of the Notes as is
necessary to return either or both Westpac’s Level
1 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio or Westpac’s
Level 2 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio, as the
case may be, to above 5.125% or to satisfy APRA
that Westpac will no longer be non-viable; and
• second, if conversion, write-off or write down of
those Relevant Securities is not sufficient, Westpac
is required to Convert the Notes and/or convert,
write-off or write down other Relevant Securities,
on a pro-rata basis or in a manner that is otherwise,
in the opinion of Westpac, fair and reasonable, the
Face Value of the Notes and the face value of any
Relevant Securities whose terms require or permit
them to be converted, written-off or written down
in that manner (subject to such adjustments as
Westpac may determine to take into account the
effect on marketable parcels and whole numbers
of Ordinary Shares and any Notes or Relevant
Securities remaining on issue and the need to effect
conversion, write-off or write-down immediately),
but such determination will not impede the immediate
Conversion of the relevant number of Notes or
percentage of the Face Value of each Note (as the case
may be), or, if applicable, termination of the relevant
Holders’ rights and claims.
However, Westpac has no obligation to have or
maintain on issue any Relevant Securities (and does
not, and may never, have on issue Relevant Securities)
which are required to be converted, written-off or
written down ahead of Notes and Westpac gives no
assurance that there will be any such instruments on
issue at the time at which the Notes may be required to
be Converted.
Further, in Converting Notes or converting, writing-off
or writing down other Relevant Securities, although
Westpac will endeavour to treat Holders and holders
of other Relevant Securities on an approximately
proportionate basis, Westpac may discriminate to take
account of the effect on marketable parcels of Notes
and other logistical considerations. Accordingly, should
a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
occur and only some of the Notes must be Converted,
it is possible that not all Holders will have their Notes
Converted into Ordinary Shares.
Westpac expects that any ASX purchase or sale
transactions in Notes that have not settled on the date
a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
occurs will continue to settle in accordance with the
normal ASX T+2 settlement, although Westpac expects
that the seller will be treated as having delivered,
and the buyer will be treated as having acquired, the
number of Ordinary Shares into which the Notes have
been Converted as a result of the occurrence of the
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
Ordinary Shares
The Ordinary Shares issued on Conversion may not be
listed. Westpac’s Ordinary Shares may not have been
listed for some period of time, for example, if Westpac
is acquired by another entity and delisted. The price of
Ordinary Shares and the ability to trade them would
likely be affected if not listed.
The Ordinary Shares may not be able to be sold at
prices representing their value based on the VWAP. In
particular, the VWAP prices will be based on trading
days which occur before the Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event.
Ordinary Shares are a different type of investment to
the Notes. Like Distributions on the Notes, Dividends
are payable at the absolute discretion of Westpac,
but, unlike Distributions, Dividends are not scheduled
to be paid at any particular time and the amount of
each Dividend is also discretionary (and not subject
to a formula). In a Winding Up, claims of holders of
Ordinary Shares rank behind claims of holders of all
other securities and debts of Westpac. The market
price of Ordinary Shares may fluctuate and be more
sensitive than that of Notes to changes in Westpac’s
performance, operational issues and other business
issues.
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5.1.10 Termination of rights where
Conversion does not occur
following a Capital Trigger Event
or Non-Viability Trigger Event
If for any reason Conversion of Notes does not occur
and the Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason
by 5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital
Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), then:
• those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
(as the case may be) and will not be Converted,
Redeemed or Transferred on any subsequent date;
and
• all rights in relation to those Notes will be
terminated immediately on the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be), and Holders
will lose all of the value of their investment in those
Notes and they will not receive any compensation or
unpaid Distributions.
Conversion of Notes may not occur, for example,
due to applicable law, order of a court or action of
any government authority, including regarding the
insolvency, Winding Up or other external administration
of Westpac, as a result of Westpac’s inability or failure
to comply with its obligations under the terms and
conditions of the Notes in relation to Conversion, or
as a result of operational delays. Those laws and the
grounds on which a court or government authority may
make orders or take action preventing the Conversion
of Notes may change and the change may be adverse
to the interests of Holders. Further, pandemics (such
as COVID-19) and the related restrictions on access
to facilities and systems of Westpac and/or its agents
may increase the risk of a breakdown in process or
operational delays, which may result in Conversion of
the Notes not occurring and Holders losing all of the
value of their investment.
5.1.11 Ranking of the Notes
In the event of a Winding Up, if the Notes are still on
issue and have not been Redeemed or Converted, they
will rank for payment:
• ahead of Ordinary Shares;
• equally with all Equal Ranking Capital Securities
which at the Issue Date, would include Westpac
Capital Notes 2, Westpac Capital Notes 4, Westpac
Capital Notes 5, Westpac Capital Notes 6, Westpac
Capital Notes 7 and Westpac USD AT1 Securities;
and
• behind Senior Creditors.
If, in a Winding Up, the Notes have not been Converted,
Redeemed, or Transferred, Holders will be entitled to
be paid the Liquidation Sum at the commencement
of the Winding Up (or if less actual cash is available to
Westpac for distribution to Holders, a proportionate
share of that cash). The Liquidation Sum is an amount
of surplus assets equal to $100 per Note (as adjusted
for a Conversion under clauses 5.2 or 5.4 of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms or termination of rights under
clause 5.8 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms).
The claim for the Liquidation Sum effectively ranks
equally with Equal Ranking Capital Securities, but is
subordinated to Senior Creditors. As the Notes rank
behind Senior Creditors, there is a risk that in the
Winding Up, there will be insufficient funds to provide
to Holders any return of their initial investment.
However it is likely that any Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Trigger Event would occur prior to a
Winding Up, requiring the Conversion of the Notes.
Where a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger
Event occurs, the ranking of Notes in a Winding Up will
be adversely affected.
If the Notes have been Converted (including upon the
occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event), Holders will hold Ordinary Shares and
rank equally with other holders of Ordinary Shares in a
Winding Up.
If for any reason Conversion of Notes does not occur
following one of these events (including, for example,
due to applicable law, order of a court or action of
any government authority, including regarding the
insolvency, Winding Up or other external administration
of Westpac, as a result of Westpac’s inability or failure
to comply with its obligations under the terms and
conditions of the Notes in relation to Conversion, or
as a result of operational delays (for example, due to
COVID-19 related restrictions on access to facilities
and systems of Westpac and/or its agents)) and the
Ordinary Shares are not issued for any reason by
5.00pm on the fifth Business Day after the Capital
Trigger Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date (as the case may be), then:
• those Notes will not be Converted in respect of such
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
(as the case may be) and will not be Converted,
Redeemed or Transferred on any subsequent date;
and
• all rights in relation to those Notes will be
terminated immediately on the Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be), and Holders
will lose all of the value of their investment in those
Notes and they will not receive any compensation or
unpaid Distributions. In these circumstances, those
Notes will have no ranking in a Winding Up.
5.1.12 Changes to credit rating
Any credit rating assigned to the Notes or other
Westpac securities could be reviewed, suspended,
withdrawn or downgraded. Credit rating agencies may
withdraw, revise or suspend credit ratings or change
the methodology by which securities are rated at
any time. Any revisions and any other changes could
adversely affect the market price and liquidity of the
Notes or other Westpac securities.
5.1.13 The Ordinary Share price used
to calculate the Conversion
Number of Ordinary Shares may
be different to the market price
of Ordinary Shares at the time of
Conversion
The number of Ordinary Shares issued to Holders upon
Conversion will depend on the VWAP of Ordinary
Shares over the 20 Business Days on which trading in
Ordinary Shares took place immediately prior to the
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relevant Conversion Date (or in the case of a Capital
Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event, the VWAP
over 5 Business Days prior to the Conversion Date).
Accordingly, the Ordinary Share price used to calculate
the Conversion Number of Ordinary Shares may be
different to the market price of Ordinary Shares at the
time of Conversion so that the value of Ordinary Shares
Holders receive may be less than the value of those
Ordinary Shares based on the Ordinary Share price on
the Conversion Date.
Holders receiving Ordinary Shares on Conversion may
not be able to sell those Ordinary Shares at the price on
which the Conversion calculation is based, or at all.
5.1.14 Holders cannot request
Conversion, Redemption or
Transfer of the Notes
Holders have no right to request Conversion,
Redemption or Transfer of the Notes for any reason.
Therefore, to realise their investment Holders would
have to sell their Notes on ASX at the prevailing market
price. Depending on market conditions at the time,
the Notes may be trading at a market price below the
Face Value and/or the market for the Notes may not
be liquid. Brokerage fees may also be payable if Notes
are sold through a broker. Westpac does not guarantee
that Holders will be able to sell Notes on ASX at an
acceptable price or at all.
5.1.15 Conversion may or may not occur
on 21 June 2032
The Notes may Convert into Ordinary Shares on 21 June
2032, being the first possible Scheduled Conversion Date.
However, there is a risk that Conversion will not occur
on 21 June 2032 because the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions are not satisfied – see Sections 2.2.3 and
2.2.5. The Scheduled Conversion Conditions will not
be satisfied if the VWAP of Ordinary Shares on the
25th Business Day on which trading in Ordinary Shares
took place before (but not including) the Scheduled
Conversion Date is less than or equal to 56.12% of the
Issue Date VWAP, or the VWAP of Ordinary Shares
during the period of 20 Business Days on which trading
in Ordinary Shares took place before (but not including)
the Scheduled Conversion Date is less than or equal to
50.51% of the Issue Date VWAP.
If Conversion does not occur on a potential Scheduled
Conversion Date, Distributions will continue to be paid
on the Notes, subject to the Distribution Payment
Conditions.
The Notes are perpetual instruments. If the Ordinary
Share price deteriorates significantly and never
recovers, it is possible that the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions will never be satisfied and, if this occurs, the
Notes may never Convert.
5.1.16 Westpac may issue a Transfer
Notice requiring the Transfer of
Notes to a Nominated Party
Westpac may elect to issue a Transfer Notice, requiring
all or some Notes (in the case of a Transfer on
21 September 2029, 21 December 2029, 21 March 2030
or 21 June 2030) or all Notes (in the case of a Tax Event
or Regulatory Event) to be Transferred to a Nominated
Party for a cash amount per Note equal to the Face
Value.
Upon a Transfer of Notes (in the circumstances
described in Section 5.1.16), it will be the Nominated
Party’s obligation to pay the aggregate Face Value
of the Notes being Transferred, not Westpac’s. If the
Nominated Party does not pay this amount to Holders,
the Transfer will not proceed, in which case Holders will
continue to hold Notes in accordance with the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms.
Where Holders receive cash pursuant to a Transfer,
the rate of return at which Holders could reinvest their
funds may be lower than the Distribution Rate at the
time.
5.1.17 No fixed maturity date
The Notes are perpetual instruments. The Notes may
Convert on a potential Scheduled Conversion Date, but
it is possible that market conditions at the time may
be such that the Scheduled Conversion Conditions are
not satisfied. If the Ordinary Share price falls far enough
and never recovers it is possible that the Notes will not
Convert at any point in time. Furthermore, any Optional
Conversion, Redemption or Transfer is subject to the
discretion of Westpac and certain other restrictions.
Redemption is also subject to obtaining APRA’s prior
written approval. It is possible that Optional Conversion,
Redemption or Transfer will not occur at any point in
time.
5.1.18 Changes to regulatory capital
requirements in Australia
Any fall in Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Ratio as a result of future changes to regulatory capital
requirements may adversely impact the market price
of the Notes or potentially increase the chance at a
later date that Conversion of Notes takes place due to
the occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event (a Capital
Trigger Event will occur where Westpac determines,
or APRA notifies Westpac in writing that it believes,
that Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio
is equal to or less than 5.125% on a Level 1 or Level 2
basis) or a Non-Viability Trigger Event (a Non-Viability
Trigger Event will occur where APRA notifies Westpac
in writing that it believes Conversion of the Notes
or conversion, write-off or write down of other
capital instruments of the Westpac Group or a public
sector injection of capital, or equivalent support, is
necessary because, without it, Westpac would become
non-viable).
See Section 5.1.9 for the risk associated with Conversion
of the Notes due to the occurrence of a Capital Trigger
Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
See Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 for more
information about the Basel III capital framework and
proposed changes to regulatory capital requirements,
including the potential for the CET1 requirement to
stay the same or increase. The Westpac Capital Notes
8 Terms may be amended without the approval of
Holders to comply with applicable laws (including the
requirements of any statutory authority, such as APRA
– see Section 5.1.26).
5.1.19 Regulatory classification
APRA has confirmed that the Notes will be eligible
for inclusion as Additional Tier 1 Capital under APRA’s
Prudential Standard APS 111.
However, if APRA subsequently determines that the
Notes do not or will not qualify for Additional Tier 1
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Capital treatment (under the Basel III capital adequacy
framework, as amended from time to time), Westpac
may decide that a Regulatory Event has occurred and
may elect to Convert, Redeem (subject to APRA’s prior
written approval) or Transfer the Notes – see Sections
2.3 and 2.4.
A Regulatory Event may also occur as a result of other
regulatory changes. See Section 2.3.3 for information
on what constitutes a Regulatory Event, and Section
5.2.3 for risks associated with regulation for Westpac
generally.
5.1.20 Taxation treatment
A general description of the Australian taxation
consequences of investing in the Notes is set out in
Section 6. The information in Section 6 is provided in
general terms and is not intended to provide specific
advice in relation to the circumstances of any particular
potential investor or Holder. Accordingly, you should
seek independent advice in relation to your individual
tax position before you choose to apply for or invest in
the Notes.
A Tax Event will occur if Westpac determines, after
receiving a supporting opinion of reputable legal
counsel or other tax adviser in Australia experienced
in such matters, that (as a result of a Change of Law),
there is a more than insubstantial risk that:
• Westpac would be exposed to a more than de
minimis adverse tax consequence or increased cost
in relation to the Notes; or
• any Distribution would not be a frankable
distribution within the meaning of Division 202 of
the Tax Act.
In each of those situations, the risk may itself be
a Tax Event, even before the cost or adverse tax
consequence is incurred or the Distribution ceases
to be frankable. If a Tax Event occurs, Westpac may
Convert, Redeem or Transfer the Notes (subject to
the conditions contained in the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms, including that Westpac has obtained a
supporting opinion of reputable legal counsel or other
tax adviser, experienced in such matters, in relation to
the Tax Event – see Section 2.3.2).
5.1.21 Foreign Account Tax Compliance
Act (“FATCA”) withholding and
reporting
In order to comply with FATCA, Westpac (or, if Notes
are held through another financial institution, such other
financial institution) may be required (pursuant to an
agreement with the United States or under applicable
law including pursuant to the terms of an applicable
intergovernmental agreement entered into between
the United States and any other jurisdiction) (i) to
request certain information from Holders or beneficial
owners of Notes, which information may be provided
to the US Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), and (ii) to
withhold US tax on some portion of payments made
with respect to the Notes treated as foreign passthru
payments made two years or more after the date on
which the final regulations that define “foreign passthru
payments” are published if such information is not
provided or if payments are made to certain foreign
financial institutions that have not entered into a similar
agreement with the United States (and are not otherwise
required to comply with the FATCA regime under
applicable law including pursuant to the terms of an
applicable intergovernmental agreement entered into
between the United States and any other jurisdiction).
If Westpac or any other person is required to withhold
amounts under or in connection with FATCA from
any payments made with respect to Notes or with
respect to the issuance of any Ordinary Shares upon
any Conversion, Holders and beneficial owners of
Notes, and holders of Ordinary Shares issued upon any
Conversion will not be entitled to receive any gross up
or additional amounts to compensate them for such
withholdings. FATCA is complex and its application to
the Notes remains uncertain. Prospective investors are
advised to consult their own tax advisers about the
application of FATCA to the Notes.
This information is based on guidance issued by the
IRS or other relevant tax authority as at the date of this
Prospectus. Future guidance may affect the application
of FATCA to Westpac, Holders or beneficial owners of
Notes or Ordinary Shares.
5.1.22 Provision of information and
certifications pursuant to
Common Reporting Standard
compliance requirements
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development’s Common Reporting Standard for
Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information
(“CRS”) requires certain financial institutions to report
information regarding certain accounts (which may
include the Notes) to their local tax authority and follow
related due diligence procedures. A jurisdiction that
has signed the CRS Competent Authority Agreement
may provide this information to other jurisdictions that
have signed the CRS Competent Authority Agreement.
Australia has enacted legislation to give effect to the
CRS, with the CRS applying to Australian financial
institutions from 1 July 2017. Therefore, Holders may
be requested to provide certain information and
certifications to ensure compliance with the CRS and
this information may be provided to the ATO and,
potentially, other taxing authorities in other jurisdictions
outside Australia.
5.1.23 Powers of a Banking Act statutory
manager and APRA
In certain circumstances APRA may appoint a statutory
manager to take control of the business of an ADI, such
as Westpac. Those circumstances are defined in the
Banking Act to include:
• where the ADI informs APRA that it considers it is
likely to become unable to meet its obligations, or is
about to suspend payment;
• where APRA considers that, in the absence of
external support:
–the ADI may become unable to meet its
obligations;
–the ADI may suspend payment;
–it is likely that the ADI will be unable to carry on
banking business in Australia consistently with
the interests of its depositors; or
–it is likely that the ADI will be unable to carry on
banking business in Australia consistently with
the stability of the financial system in Australia;
• the ADI becomes unable to meet its obligations or
suspends payment; or
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• where, in certain circumstances, the ADI, its holding
company (if any) or any of its subsidiaries, is in
default of compliance with a direction by APRA
to comply with the Banking Act or regulations
made under it and the Federal Court of Australia
authorises APRA to assume control of the ADI’s
business.
The powers of a Banking Act statutory manager
include the power to alter the constitution of an ADI, its
holding company (if any) or any of its subsidiaries, to
issue, cancel or sell shares (or rights to acquire shares)
in the ADI, its holding company (if any) or any of its
subsidiaries, and to vary or cancel rights or restrictions
attached to shares in a class of shares in the ADI, its
holding company (if any) or any of its subsidiaries. The
Banking Act statutory manager is authorised to do so
despite the Corporations Act, the ADI’s constitution,
any contract or arrangement to which the ADI, its
holding company (if any) or any of its subsidiaries
is party or the ASX Listing Rules. In the event that
a Banking Act statutory manager is appointed to
Westpac in the future, these broad powers of a Banking
Act statutory manager may be exercised in a way which
adversely affects the rights attaching to the Notes and
the position of Holders.
The Banking Act was amended in 2018 to enhance
APRA’s powers to facilitate resolution of the entities it
regulates (and their subsidiaries). Additional powers
which have been given to APRA and which impact
Westpac include greater oversight, management
and directions powers in relation to Westpac Group
entities which were previously not regulated by APRA,
increased statutory management powers over certain
other entities within the Westpac Group and changes
which are designed to give statutory recognition to the
conversion or write-off of regulatory capital instruments.
In addition, APRA has powers to require the
compulsory transfer of all or part of the business of
Westpac (including Ordinary Shares of Westpac) to
another entity under the Financial Sector (Transfer and
Restructure) Act 1999 (Cth) (“FSTR Act”). A transfer
under the FSTR Act overrides anything in any contract
or agreement to which Westpac is a party, including the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms. These powers of APRA
may be exercised in a way which adversely affects the
ability of Westpac to comply with its obligations in
respect of the Notes and this may adversely affect the
position of Holders.
5.1.24 Future issues of debt or other
securities by Westpac
Westpac and members of the Westpac Group may, at
their absolute discretion, issue securities in the future that:
• rank for distribution or payment of capital (including
in the Winding Up of Westpac or another member
of the Westpac Group) equally with, behind or
ahead of the Notes; or
• have the same or different dividend, interest or
distribution rates as the Notes; or
• have the same or different terms and conditions as
the Notes.
Any issue of other securities may affect Holders’ ability
to recover the Liquidation Sum due to Holders on a
Winding Up, if the Notes are on issue at the time.
The Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms do not require
Westpac to refrain from certain business changes or
require Westpac to operate within certain ratio limits.
An investment in Notes carries no right to participate in
any future issue of securities (whether equity, hybrid, debt
or otherwise) by any member of the Westpac Group.
No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, such
future issues of debt or other securities by an entity in
the Westpac Group may have on the market price or
liquidity of the Notes.
5.1.25 Successor holding company
Where Westpac is replaced as the ultimate holding
company of the Westpac Group by an Approved
Successor and certain other conditions are satisfied,
Conversion of Notes will not be triggered but Westpac
may be allowed to instead make amendments
(provided APRA’s prior written approval is obtained)
to substitute the Approved Successor as the debtor
in respect of the Notes and as the issuer in respect of
the ordinary shares issued on Conversion and to make
certain other amendments to the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms. Accordingly, potential investors should
be aware that, if:
• Westpac is replaced by an Approved Successor
as the ultimate holding company of the Westpac
Group; and
• a substitution of the Approved Successor as the
debtor in respect of the Notes and the issuer of the
ordinary shares on Conversion is effected under the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms.
Holders will be obliged to accept Approved Successor
Shares and will not receive Ordinary Shares on
Conversion.
Potential investors should also be aware that Holders
may not have a right to vote on any proposal to
approve, implement or give effect to the establishment
of an Approved Successor.
Westpac has not made any decision to substitute an
Approved Successor as the ultimate holding company
of the Westpac Group.
Where Westpac transfers only some of its assets to
an Approved Successor, the Approved Successor may
as a result have reduced assets which may affect its
credit rating and the likelihood Holders will receive their
claims in full in a Winding Up.
There is also a risk that the establishment of a successor
holding company that is not an Approved Successor
is treated as an Acquisition Event, leading to the
Conversion of the Notes. Further, if the establishment of
a successor holding company is treated as an Acquisition
Event and Conversion does not occur, a number of
different risks may arise for Holders, including that
Westpac may be assigned a different credit rating and
its financial position may be materially altered thereby
adversely affecting its ability to pay Distributions.
5.1.26 Amendment of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms
Westpac may, with APRA’s prior written approval where
required and subject to compliance with applicable
laws, amend the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
without the approval of Holders. This includes an
amendment which, in Westpac’s opinion, is:
• of a formal, minor or technical nature;
• made to cure ambiguities and manifest errors;
• necessary to give effect to the listing of the Notes
on any stock exchange (and is not considered by
Westpac to be materially prejudicial to the interest
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of Holders as a whole) or to comply with applicable
laws (including the requirements of any statutory
authority, such as APRA); or
• generally not materially prejudicial to the interest of
Holders as a whole.
Westpac may also amend the Westpac Capital Notes
8 Terms, with APRA’s prior written approval, if the
amendment has been approved by a Special Resolution
of Holders or is necessary to effect the substitution of
an Approved Successor as the debtor in respect of the
Notes and the issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion.
Amendments under these powers are binding on all
Holders despite the fact that a Holder may not agree
with the amendment.
Westpac may also amend the Westpac Capital Notes
8 Terms in certain circumstances where the 3 month
BBSW Rate ceases to be available (i.e. a BBSW Rate
Disruption Event occurs) and replace the 3 month
BBSW Rate with an alternative rate that Westpac
considers appropriate (subject to APRA’s prior written
approval), acting in good faith and in a commercially
reasonable manner, and make certain other
consequential amendments to the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms. Such amendments could adversely
affect the interests of Holders.
APRA’s prior written approval to amend the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms is always required where the
amendment would impact, or potentially impact, the
classification of the Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital on
a Level 1 or Level 2 basis.
5.1.27 No rights if control of Westpac is
acquired
If a person other than an Approved Successor acquires
control of Westpac, the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
do not provide any right or remedy for the Holders
on account of such an acquisition occurring except
where the acquisition constitutes an Acquisition Event.
Further, such an acquisition of Westpac may result in
Westpac’s Ordinary Shares no longer being quoted on
ASX.
If after such an acquisition has occurred a Non-Viability
Trigger Event occurs, the number of Ordinary Shares
issued on Conversion will reflect the VWAP for the
period of 5 Business Days on which the Ordinary Shares
were last traded on ASX. The period of 5 Business Days
may be well before the Non-Viability Trigger Event
and, accordingly, the value of the Conversion Number
of Ordinary Shares when issued may be very different
from the value based on the VWAP used to determine
the Conversion Number. This may adversely affect
the value of the Ordinary Shares which are issued to
Holders upon Conversion and such Ordinary Shares
may not be freely tradable.
5.2 Investment risks relating
to Westpac
Set out in this Section 5.2 are specific risks associated
with an investment in Westpac. Westpac’s business
is subject to risks that can adversely impact its
financial performance, financial condition and future
performance. These risks are relevant to an investment
in Notes and Ordinary Shares as the value of such
an investment in Notes will depend on Westpac’s
financial condition and future performance, regardless
of when or if the Notes are Converted, Redeemed,
Transferred or, in the event of a Capital Trigger Event
or Non-Viability Trigger Event, terminated. If any of the
following risks occur, Westpac’s business, prospects,
reputation, financial performance or financial condition
could be materially adversely affected, and the
likelihood of a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event may increase, with the result that the
trading price of Westpac’s securities could decline
and as a Holder you could lose all, or part, of your
investment.
5.2.1 Westpac has suffered, and could
in the future suffer, information
security risks, including
cyberattacks
The Westpac Group (and its external service providers)
is subject to information security risks. These risks are
heightened by:
• new technologies and increased digital service
options;
• increased use of the internet and
telecommunications to conduct financial
transactions;
• the growing sophistication of attackers;
• the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in many
Westpac employees (and staff of service providers)
working remotely or from other sites, potentially
providing increased opportunities for cyber threat
actors to exploit.
These risks could result in information security
risks such as cyberattacks, espionage and/or errors
happening at an unprecedented pace, scale and
reach. While Westpac has systems in place to protect
against, detect and respond to cyberattacks, these
systems have not always been, and may not always be,
effective. Westpac and its customers could suffer losses
from cyberattacks, information security breaches or
ineffective cyber resilience. The Westpac Group may
not be able to anticipate and prevent a cyberattack,
effectively respond to a cyberattack and/or rectify
or minimise damage resulting from a cyberattack.
Westpac’s external service providers, and other parties
that facilitate its activities and financial platforms
and infrastructure (such as payment systems and
exchanges) are also subject to the risk of cyberattacks,
which could in turn impact Westpac.
Westpac’s operations rely on the secure processing,
storage and transmission of information on its
computer systems and networks, and the systems
and networks of external suppliers. Although Westpac
implements measures to protect the confidentiality
and integrity of its information, there is a risk that the
computer systems, software and networks on which
Westpac, or its service providers, rely may be subject
to security breaches, unauthorised access, malicious
software, external attacks or internal breaches
that could have an adverse impact on Westpac’s
confidential information or that of its customers and
counterparties.
A range of potential consequences could arise from a
successful cyberattack, such as:
• systems disrupting operations due to not operating
properly;
• damage to technology infrastructure;
• adverse impacts to network access, operations or
availability of services;
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• loss of customers;
• loss of market share;
• loss of data or information;
• reputational damage;
• claims for compensation;
• breach of privacy laws;
• adverse regulatory action including fines or
penalties and increased regulatory scrutiny;
• litigation; and
• significant additional resources required to modify
or enhance Westpac’s systems or to investigate and
remediate any vulnerabilities or incidents.
All these potential consequences could negatively
affect Westpac’s business, prospects, reputation,
financial performance or financial condition.
As cyber threats evolve, Westpac may need to spend
significant resources to modify or enhance its systems
or investigate and remediate any vulnerabilities or
incidents.
5.2.2 COVID-19 has had, and may
continue to have (and a pandemic
like COVID-19 could in the future
have), an adverse effect on the
Westpac Group
The Westpac Group is vulnerable to the impacts of
a communicable disease outbreak or a pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue
to have, a negative impact on Westpac’s customers,
shareholders, employees and financial performance,
among other adverse effects.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted, and will
continue to disrupt, numerous industries and global
supply chains, while important measures to mitigate its
impact (such as restrictions on businesses, movement
and public gatherings) have had, and may continue to
have, a negative effect on economic activity.
Reduction in economic activity due to these COVID-19
induced factors has affected, and may in the future
affect, demand for Westpac’s products and services
for an unknown time and by an unknown amount. The
associated financial stress on Westpac’s customers has,
and is expected to, increase impairments, defaults and
write-offs. Westpac has increased its COVID-19 related
overlays to allow for the potential emergence of losses
once the effect of support and stimulus measures
reduces in its business portfolios, however, further
increases may be required.
Westpac has supported customers impacted by
the pandemic by lowering interest rates on certain
products, waiving certain fees and granting deferrals
of certain loan repayments. These initiatives have
had and may continue to have a negative impact on
the Westpac Group’s financial performance and may
see the Westpac Group assume greater risk than it
would have under ordinary circumstances. There is
also the potential for further government or regulator
intervention to support the economy and customers
impacted by COVID-19 which may require banks
(including Westpac) to support those interventions.
Actions taken by regulators in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic have impacted and could in the
future impact the Westpac Group. As an example,
regulators in some overseas jurisdictions have exercised
their powers to prevent banks from declaring dividends
or undertaking share buybacks. In New Zealand, in April
2020, the RBNZ made the decision to freeze dividend
payments by banks in New Zealand, and in March
2021, it eased the restriction to place a 50% dividend
restriction on the distribution of dividends on ordinary
shares by banks in New Zealand until 1 July 2022. This
prevents Westpac’s subsidiary, Westpac New Zealand
Limited, from paying more than 50% of its earnings as
dividends and negatively impacts Westpac’s Level 1
CET1 capital ratio. More recently, the RBNZ has moved
to stem the rapid growth in house prices by introducing
new Loan Value Ratio restrictions on mortgage lending
for both owner-occupier and investor-based borrowers.
APRA has written to Australian banks (including
Westpac) and outlined its expectations that they
continue to moderate dividend payout ratios and
consider the use of dividend reinvestment plans and/
or other capital management initiatives to offset the
impact on capital from distributions.
Westpac’s business activities and operations have been,
and may in the future be, disrupted by disease outbreaks
or pandemics. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic has
resulted in Westpac and its third party suppliers closing
workplaces and suspending the provision of services
through certain channels for a period.
When such outbreaks or pandemics occur, Westpac may
need to adjust its risk appetite, policies or controls so it
can respond to the outbreak or pandemic and protect
the well-being of staff and customers who visit Westpac’s
premises. These changes could have unforeseen
consequences and expose the Westpac Group to
increased regulatory focus and/or media scrutiny.
Further, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Westpac has implemented (and may in the future
implement) new measures in very short periods of
time. Taking this type of action may increase the risk
that an operational or compliance breakdown occurs,
potentially leading to financial losses, impacts on
customer service or regulatory and/or legal action.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Westpac
Group’s ability to pay dividends, with the Westpac
Group electing not to pay an interim dividend last
financial year given the desire to retain a strong
balance sheet and the ongoing uncertainty in the
operating environment. It is possible that the COVID-19
pandemic, or another communicable disease outbreak
or pandemic like COVID-19, will negatively impact the
Westpac Group’s ability to pay future dividends or
make capital distributions.
There continues to be uncertainty associated with the
COVID-19 pandemic, including the ultimate course,
duration and severity of the disease and the availability
and effectiveness of vaccination programs. There is
also uncertainty in relation to future actions that may
be taken by governments and businesses to attempt
to contain the virus or mitigate its impact and the
effectiveness of such actions, as well as the timing and
speed of economic recovery. In turn, such uncertainty
has the potential for longer term impacts on Westpac’s
customers, business and operations. The COVID-19
pandemic may also heighten other risks described in
this Section 5.2.
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5.2.3 Westpac could be adversely
affected by legal or regulatory
change
The Westpac Group’s business, prospects, reputation,
financial performance and financial condition have
been, and could in the future be, adversely affected
by changes to law, regulation, policies, supervisory
activities and the expectations of its regulators. The
Westpac Group operates in an environment where
there is increased regulation and scrutiny of financial
services providers.
Regulatory change has directly and adversely
affected the Westpac Group’s financial performance
and financial condition, and could do so in the
future. In recent years, laws and regulations have
been introduced requiring Westpac to hold more
liquidity and higher capital, and a Bank Levy (based
on liabilities) has been imposed on Australia’s largest
banks. Laws and regulations that have a similar effect
could be passed in the future, including as a result of
APRA’s proposed capital policy reforms.
Regulatory changes may also affect how Westpac
operates. For example, recent regulation has altered
the way Westpac provides its products and services,
in some cases requiring it to change or discontinue
Westpac’s offerings. Regulation could also limit
Westpac’s flexibility, require Westpac to incur
substantial costs, impact the profitability of Westpac’s
businesses, result in the Westpac Group being unable
to increase or maintain market share and/or create
pressure on margins and fees.
There are many sources of regulatory change that
could affect Westpac’s business. Such change could
stem from international bodies, such as the Basel
Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), or from
reviews and inquiries commissioned by governments
(including the Royal Commission into Misconduct in
the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services
Industry) or regulators. Reviews and commissions of
inquiry may lead to, and in some cases already have led
to, substantial regulatory change, which could have a
material impact on the Westpac Group.
Regulation impacting Westpac’s business may not
always be released in a timely manner before its date
of implementation. Similarly, early announcements of
regulatory change may not be specific and significantly
differ from the final regulation. In those cases, the
Westpac Group may not be able to effectively manage
its compliance design in the timeframes available.
Relevant governments or regulators could also
revise their application of regulatory policies,
thereby impacting Westpac’s business (such as
macro-prudential limits on lending).
It is critical the Westpac Group manages regulatory
change effectively. The failure to do so has resulted,
and could in the future result, in the Westpac Group
not meeting its compliance obligations, the potential
consequences of which are set out in Section 5.2.4
below. Westpac expects that Westpac will continue to
invest significantly in compliance and the management
and implementation of regulatory change, and
significant management attention and resources may
be required to update existing, or implement new,
processes to comply with such new regulations.
The Westpac Group’s ability to manage regulatory
change has been, and may in the future be, impacted
by the COVID-19 pandemic or similar pandemics. The
COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions
and delays to regulatory change projects, increasing
the risk that the Westpac Group may not comply
with new regulations when they come into effect. The
governmental response to COVID-19 has also seen
new legislation and regulation, which may increase
compliance risks. The Westpac Group may also incur
significant costs responding to this new legislation and
regulation.
5.2.4 Westpac has been and could be
adversely affected by failing to
comply with laws, regulations or
regulatory policy
Westpac is responsible for ensuring that it complies
with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
and industry codes of practice in the jurisdictions in
which it operates or obtain funding, as well as meeting
its ethical standards.
The Westpac Group is subject to conduct and
compliance risk. These risks are exacerbated by the
increasing complexity and volume of regulation,
including where Westpac interprets its obligations and
rights differently to regulators or a court, tribunal or
other body. The potential for this is heightened when
regulation is new, untested or is not accompanied by
extensive regulatory guidance.
The Westpac Group’s compliance management system
is designed to identify, assess and manage compliance
risk. However, this system has not always been, and
may not always be, effective. Breakdowns have, and
may in the future, occur due to flaws in the design
or implementation of controls or processes. This has
resulted in, and may in the future result in, potential
breaches of compliance obligations as well as poor
customer outcomes.
Conduct risk could occur through the provision of
products and services to customers that do not
meet their needs or do not meet the expectations
of the market, as well as the poor conduct of
Westpac’s employees, contractors, agents, authorised
representatives and external services providers. This
could occur through a failure to meet professional
obligations to specific clients (including fiduciary and
suitability requirements), weakness in risk culture
or corporate governance or organisational culture,
poor product design and implementation, failure
to adequately consider customer needs or selling
products and services outside of customer target
markets. This could include deliberate attempts by such
individuals to circumvent Westpac’s controls, processes
and procedures or reckless or negligent actions
that could result in the circumvention of Westpac’s
controls, processes and procedures. The Westpac
Group depends on its people to ‘do the right thing’ to
meet its compliance obligations and abide by its Code
of Conduct. Inappropriate or poor conduct by these
individuals such as not following a policy or engaging
in misconduct has resulted, and could result, in poor
customer outcomes and a failure by the Westpac Group
to meet its compliance obligations. The large number
of employees and the staff of Westpac’s third-party
contractors working remotely due to the COVID-19
pandemic may negatively affect the Westpac Group’s
compliance controls and monitoring processes and
there may be an increased risk that staff fail to follow
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internal policies or that customers may be adversely
affected through privacy breaches.
While Westpac has frameworks, policies, processes and
controls that are designed to manage poor conduct
outcomes, these frameworks, policies, processes and
controls have been, and may be, ineffective. The failure
of these frameworks, policies, processes and controls
could result in financial losses (including incurring
substantial remediation costs and as a result of
litigation by regulators and customers) and reputational
damage, which could adversely affect Westpac’s
business, prospects, financial performance or financial
condition.
The Westpac Group’s failure, or suspected failure, to
comply with a compliance obligation has in the past
and could in the future lead to a regulator commencing
surveillance or an investigation. The Westpac Group
is currently subject to a number of investigations and
reviews by regulators. The Westpac Group has devoted
(and will need to continue to devote) significant
resources and has incurred (and will continue to incur)
costs for these reviews and investigations, which
may adversely affect Westpac’s business, operations,
reputation, financial performance and ability to pay
dividends.
Depending on the circumstances, regulatory reviews
and investigations have in the past and may in the
future result in a regulator taking administrative or
enforcement action against the Westpac Group and/
or its representatives. Westpac is currently the subject
of various actions relating to potential breaches of
market conduct and financial services laws, including
unconscionable conduct, insider trading and a failure
to comply with Australian Financial Services Licence
conditions. Regulators could pursue civil or criminal
proceedings, seeking substantial fines, civil penalties
or other enforcement outcomes. In addition, regulatory
investigations may lead to adverse findings against
directors and management, including potential
disqualification.
In many cases, Westpac’s regulators have broad
powers. For example, APRA can, in certain
circumstances, issue directions to Westpac (such as
a direction to comply with a prudential requirement,
conduct an audit or take remedial action) or disqualify
an ‘Accountable Person’ under the Banking and
Executive Accountability Regime
APRA can also require the Westpac Group to hold
additional capital either through a capital overlay or
higher risk weighted assets. APRA imposed a $500
million overlay to Westpac’s operational risk capital
requirement following the completion of Westpac’s self-
assessment into its frameworks and practices in relation
to culture, governance and accountability and a further
$500 million overlay following the commencement of
civil penalty proceedings by AUSTRAC (both overlays
were applied through an increase in risk weighted
assets). If the Westpac Group incurs additional
capital overlays it may need to raise additional capital
which could have an adverse impact on its financial
performance and financial condition.
The political and regulatory environment that the
Westpac Group operates in has seen (and may in the
future see) Westpac’s regulators (including any new
regulator) receive new powers along with materially
increased penalties for corporate and financial sector
misconduct. In particular, ASIC can commence civil
penalty proceedings and seek civil penalties (currently
up to $525 million per offence) against an Australian
financial services licensee (such as Westpac) for failing
to do all things necessary to ensure that financial
services provided under the licence are provided
efficiently, honestly and fairly. The Westpac Group may
also face significant penalties for failing to comply with
other obligations, and a failure by the Westpac Group
may result in multiple contraventions leading to large
penalties.
Westpac’s regulators have adjusted and may in the
future continue to adjust the way they approach
oversight, potentially preferring their enforcement
powers over a more consultative approach. For
example, ASIC committed to a ‘Why not litigate?’
approach and has prioritised case studies and referrals
arising from the Royal Commission and significant
market misconduct. APRA has also committed to
a revised enforcement approach (including a new
Supervision Risk and Intensity Model), indicating it will
use enforcement where appropriate to prevent and
address serious prudential risks and hold entities and
individuals to account.
There may also be a shift in the type and focus of
enforcement proceedings commenced by regulators
in the future. For example, regulators may increasingly
seek to refer investigations for potential criminal
consideration to the Commonwealth Department of
Public Prosecutions or other prosecutorial bodies.
This may result in an increase in criminal prosecutions
against institutions and/or their employees or
representatives.
The way regulators supervise and monitor institutions
has also changed and may continue to change in the
future. An example is ASIC’s ‘Close and Continuous
Monitoring’ program involving onsite reviews of
financial services entities, including Westpac.
The Westpac Group is responding to a high volume
of regulatory requests from ASIC, APRA and other
regulators. This is consistent with the long term trend
towards enhanced supervision and monitoring and
greater enforcement activity by regulators.
Disruptions to Westpac’s business, operations, third
party contractors and suppliers resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic have increased and may continue
to increase the risk that Westpac will not be able
to satisfy commitments made to regulators about
improving processes and/or resolving outstanding
issues, potentially increasing the prospect of a regulator
taking action against the Westpac Group.
Regulatory action commenced against the Westpac
Group has exposed and may in the future expose
the Westpac Group to an increased risk of litigation
brought by third parties (including through class action
proceedings), which may require the Westpac Group
to pay compensation to third parties and/or undertake
further remediation activities.
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5.2.5 Westpac has suffered, and in the
future could suffer, losses and
be adversely affected by the
failure to implement effective risk
management
Westpac’s risk management framework has not always
been, or may not in the future prove to be, effective.
This could be because the design of the framework
is inadequate or that key risk management policies,
controls and processes may be ineffective, due to
inadequacies in their design, technology failures or
because of poor implementation or high execution risk.
The potential for these types of failings is heightened
if the Westpac Group does not have enough
appropriately skilled, trained and qualified employees in
key positions.
There are also inherent limitations with any risk
management framework as risks may exist, or emerge
in the future, that Westpac has not anticipated or
identified, and Westpac’s controls may not be effective.
The risk management framework may also prove
ineffective because of weaknesses in risk culture, which
may result in risks and control weaknesses not being
identified, escalated or acted upon. Recent analysis
and reviews, in addition to regulatory feedback, have
highlighted that the framework is not operating
satisfactorily in a number of respects and needs to
be improved. The Westpac Group has a number of
risks which sit outside its risk appetite or do not meet
the expectations of regulators. Many of these areas
requiring improvement relate to the enforceable
undertaking entered into with APRA by Westpac in
December 2020. Further, a deficiency in the design or
operation of Westpac’s remuneration structures could
have a negative effect, potentially resulting in staff
engaging in excessive risk-taking behaviours.
As part of the Westpac Group’s risk management
framework, the Westpac Group measures and monitors
risks against its risk appetite. If a risk is out-of-appetite,
the Westpac Group needs to take steps to bring this
risk back into appetite in a timely way. However, the
Westpac Group may not always be able to achieve this
within proposed timeframes. This may occur because,
for example, the Westpac Group experiences delays
in enhancing its information technology systems or in
recruiting sufficient numbers of appropriately trained
staff for required activities. It is also possible that due
to external factors beyond Westpac’s control, certain
risks may be inherently outside of appetite for periods
of time. The Westpac Group is required to periodically
review its risk management framework to determine if it
remains appropriate.
If the Westpac Group is unable to bring risks back into
appetite, or if it is determined that the Westpac Group’s
risk management framework is no longer appropriate,
the Westpac Group may incur unexpected losses
and be required to undertake considerable remedial
work, including incurring substantial costs. The failure
to remedy this situation could result in increased
scrutiny from regulators, who could require (amongst
other things) that the Westpac Group hold additional
capital or direct the Westpac Group to spend money
to enhance its risk management systems and controls.
Weaknesses in risk management systems and controls
have recently led to adverse outcomes for the Westpac
Group, with APRA requiring Westpac to hold additional
capital following the completion of its Culture,
Governance and Accountability self-assessment, as
well as the payment of a civil penalty of $1.3 billion as
a result of the civil penalty proceedings brought by
AUSTRAC against Westpac. In the reporting period
ending 31 March 2021, APRA accepted an Enforceable
Undertaking from Westpac, reflecting the crystallisation
of many of the risks discussed above, and APRA has
approved Westpac’s integrated plan in relation to risk
governance. Inadequacies in addressing risks or in the
Westpac Group’s risk management framework could
also result in the Westpac Group failing to meet a
compliance obligation and/or financial losses.
If any of Westpac’s governance or risk management
processes and procedures prove ineffective or
inadequate or are otherwise not appropriately
implemented, as has occurred, Westpac could be
exposed to higher levels of risk than expected which
may result in unexpected losses, imposition of capital
requirements, breaches of compliance obligations and
reputational damage which could adversely affect
Westpac’s business, prospects, financial performance or
financial condition.
5.2.6 The failure to comply with
financial crime obligations has
had and could have further
adverse effects on Westpac’s
business and reputation
The Westpac Group is subject to anti-money laundering
and counter-terrorism financing (“AML/CTF”) laws,
anti-bribery and corruption laws, economic and
trade sanctions laws and tax transparency laws in the
jurisdictions in which it operates. These laws can be
complex and, in some circumstances, impose a diverse
range of obligations. As a result, regulatory, operational
and compliance risks are heightened. For example,
AML/CTF laws require Westpac and other regulated
institutions to (amongst other things) undertake the
applicable customer identification procedures, conduct
ongoing and enhanced due diligence on customers,
maintain and comply with an AML/CTF program and
undertake ongoing risk assessments.
AML/CTF laws also require Westpac to report certain
matters and transactions to regulators (including
international funds transfer instructions, threshold
transaction reports and suspicious matter reports) and
ensure that certain information is not disclosed to third
parties in a way that would contravene the ‘tipping off’
provisions in AML/CTF legislation. The failure to comply
with these laws has had, and in the future may have,
adverse impacts for the Westpac Group.
In recent years there has been, and there continues to
be, increased focus on compliance with financial crime
obligations, with regulators globally commencing large-
scale investigations and taking enforcement action for
identified non-compliance (often seeking significant
penalties). Further, due to the Westpac Group’s large
number of customers and transaction volumes, the
undetected failure or the ineffective implementation,
monitoring or remediation of a system, policy, process
or control (including a regulatory reporting obligation)
has resulted, and could in the future result, in a
significant number of breaches of AML/CTF obligations.
This in turn could lead to significant penalties, such as
in the AUSTRAC proceedings described below, and
other adverse impacts for the Westpac Group, such as
reputational damage.
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While the Westpac Group has systems, policies,
processes and controls in place designed to manage
its financial crime obligations (including reporting
obligations), these have not always been, and may not
in the future always be, effective. This could be for a
range of reasons, including, for example, a deficiency
in the design of a control or a technology failure.
Westpac’s analysis and reviews, in addition to regulator
feedback, have highlighted that its systems, policies,
processes and controls are not operating satisfactorily
in a number of respects and require improvement.
The Westpac Group is currently undertaking a
significant multi-year program of work to strengthen
areas of control weakness in its financial crime risk
management framework (including important aspects
of its money laundering and terrorism financing risk
assessments and governance) and seek to rectify the
management of this risk. The Westpac Group has
increased dedicated financial crime risk expertise and
resources to deliver the financial crime program of
work. With increased focus on financial crime, further
issues requiring attention have been identified and may
continue to be identified.
Although the Westpac Group provides updates
to AUSTRAC, the ATO and other regulators on its
remediation and other program activities, there is no
assurance that AUSTRAC, the ATO or other regulators
will agree that its remediation and program update
activities will be adequate or effectively enhance the
Westpac Group’s compliance programs.
If Westpac fails to comply with these financial crime
obligations, Westpac could face, and has in the
past faced, regulatory enforcement action such as
litigation, significant fines, penalties and the revocation,
suspension or variation of licence conditions. For
example, Westpac paid a civil penalty of $1.3 billion as
a result of the civil proceedings brought by AUSTRAC
against Westpac on 20 November 2019 for certain
contraventions of the Anti-Money Laundering and
Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth).
Non-compliance or alleged non-compliance with
Westpac’s financial crime related obligations and public
disclosure have also resulted in, and could lead to
regulatory investigations, reviews, inquiries, proceedings
or other litigation commenced by third parties
(including Australian, US or other class actions), and
regulatory action in non- Australian jurisdictions where
Westpac operates. Any such litigation or proceeding
could cause significant financial and reputational
damage to Westpac. Reputational damage could result
in the loss of customers or restrict the Westpac Group’s
ability to efficiently access capital markets, which could
have a material adverse effect on the Westpac Group’s
business, reputation, prospects, financial performance
and financial condition. Furthermore, any such effect
could harm the Westpac Group’s credit ratings.
Previous enforcement action by AUSTRAC has resulted
in a range of outcomes, depending on the nature and
severity of the relevant conduct and its consequences,
including substantial financial penalties.
5.2.7 Climate change may have adverse
effects on Westpac’s business
Westpac, its customers, external suppliers and
communities in which it operates, may be adversely
affected by the physical risks of climate change,
including increases in temperatures, rising sea levels,
and the frequency and severity of adverse climatic
events including fires, storms, floods and droughts.
These effects, whether acute or chronic in nature, may
directly impact Westpac and its customers through, for
example, disruptions to business and economic activity
or impacts on income and asset values. Adverse
impacts on Westpac’s customers may negatively
impact loan serviceability and security values, as well as
its profitability.
In addition, Westpac is exposed to risk arising from
initiatives and trends associated with climate change
mitigation (transition risks). Changes in supervisory
expectations of banks, other regulatory changes
and changes in investor appetite could directly
impact Westpac, for example, by giving rise to higher
compliance and/or funding costs.
Examples of regulatory change in this space include the
commencement by APRA of its Climate Vulnerability
Assessment involving major Australian banks including
Westpac; the release of APRA’s draft Prudential
Practice Guide on climate change financial risks; and
the introduction of proposed legislation in New Zealand
to require mandatory climate-risk reporting for the
financial sector.
Westpac is also exposed to transition risk indirectly
through its lending to higher risk sectors or regions.
Technological developments, regulatory changes,
stakeholder pressure and shifting customer preferences
may place additional pressure on certain customer
sectors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which
could in turn result in additional credit risk, or loss of
revenues due to changes in markets.
Westpac may be subject, from time to time, to legal and
business challenges due to actions instituted by activist
shareholders or others. Responding to such actions
could be costly and time-consuming, and may create
increased attention and disclosure associated with
such matters. In addition, there could be heightened
litigation risk due to varying shareholder expectations
or additional disclosures or commitments made by
Westpac to shareholders. Perceived uncertainties as
to Westpac’s future direction as a result of shareholder
activism may lead to the perception of a change in the
direction of the business or other instability.
Further, any failure or perceived failure by Westpac to
proactively manage and disclose climate change risks
appropriately may in turn increase the risk of third
party and shareholder litigation, or regulatory action
against the Westpac Group (and/or its customers), with
these types of climate-related actions becoming more
common in Australia and globally. Further, Westpac
expects scrutiny from shareholders and regulators on
the climate-related risk management practices and
lending policies of banks and other financial institutions
to remain high in Australia in coming years.
Westpac is also exposed to broader geopolitical
and macro-economic impacts of climate change
given its international portfolio. Climate change may
remove stability from both domestic and international
economic conditions and may impact customer
confidence in these markets.
Failure to effectively manage and disclose direct
and indirect climate-related risks, including physical,
transition, litigation and shareholder activism risks,
could adversely affect Westpac’s business, prospects,
reputation, financial performance or financial condition.
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5.2.8 Reputational damage has harmed
and could in the future harm
Westpac’s business and prospects
Reputational risk arises where there are differences
between stakeholders’ current and emerging
perceptions, beliefs and expectations and Westpac’s
past, current and planned activities, processes,
performance and behaviours.
There are various potential sources of reputational
damage. For example, where Westpac’s actions
cause, or are perceived to cause, a negative outcome
for customers, shareholders, stakeholders or the
community. Reputational damage could also arise from
the failure to effectively manage risks, failure to comply
with legal and regulatory requirements, enforcement
or supervisory action by regulators, adverse findings
from regulatory reviews, failure or perceived failure
to adequately respond to community, environmental,
social and ethical issues, failure of information security
systems, technology failures and security breaches
and inadequate record keeping, which may prevent
Westpac from demonstrating that or determining if a
past decision was appropriate at the time it was made.
The AUSTRAC proceedings illustrate a number of these
risks.
Westpac’s reputation could also be adversely affected
by the actions of customers, suppliers, joint-venture
partners, strategic partners, other counterparties and
accredited data recipients that the Westpac Group
provides customer data to under Australia’s ‘Open
Banking’ regime.
Failure, or perceived failure, to address issues that
could or do give rise to reputational risk has created,
and could in the future create, additional legal risk,
subject Westpac to regulatory investigations, regulatory
enforcement actions, fines and penalties or litigation or
other actions brought by third parties (including class
actions), requirements to remediate and compensate
customers, remediation and other costs and
reputational harm among customers, investors and the
market. This could adversely affect Westpac’s business,
prospects, financial performance or financial condition.
5.2.9 Westpac has suffered and could
suffer losses due to litigation
Westpac and its subsidiaries are, from time to time,
involved in legal proceedings (including class actions),
regulatory actions or arbitration. Such litigation has
been and could in the future be commenced by a range
of plaintiffs, such as customers, shareholders, suppliers,
counterparties and regulators.
In recent years, there has been an increase in class
action proceedings, many of which have resulted in
significant monetary settlements. The risk of class
actions has been heightened by a number of factors,
including regulatory enforcement actions (such as the
civil penalty proceedings brought by AUSTRAC), an
increase in the number of regulatory investigations and
inquiries (such as the Royal Commission), a greater
willingness on the part of regulators to commence
court proceedings, more intense media scrutiny and the
growth of third-party litigation funding. Class actions
commenced against a competitor could also lead to
similar proceedings against Westpac.
Litigation (including class actions) may, either
individually or in aggregate, adversely affect the
Westpac Group’s business, operations, prospects,
reputation or financial condition. This risk is heightened
by increases in the severity of penalties for certain
breaches of the law. Such matters are subject to many
uncertainties and the outcome may not be predicted
accurately. Furthermore, the Westpac Group’s ability
to respond to and defend litigation may be adversely
affected by inadequate record keeping.
Depending on the outcome of any litigation, the
Westpac Group has been and may in the future be
required to comply with broad court orders, including
compliance orders, enforcement orders or otherwise
pay significant damages, fines, penalties or legal costs.
In addition, the case studies considered by the Royal
Commission, and the Royal Commission’s findings,
have led, and may in the future lead to, regulators
commencing investigations and/or enforcement action
against the Westpac Group.
There is a risk that the actual penalty or damages paid
following a settlement or determination by a Court
for any legal proceedings may be materially higher or
lower than the provision or that any contingent liability
may be larger than anticipated. This may occur in a
range of situations, for example where the scope of
litigation against the Westpac Group is expanded by
further claims or causes of action. There is also a risk
that additional litigation or contingent liabilities arise,
all of which could adversely affect Westpac’s business,
prospects, reputation, financial performance or financial
condition.
5.2.10 Westpac could suffer losses due
to technology failures
Maintaining the reliability, integrity and security of
Westpac’s information and technology is crucial to
Westpac’s business.
While the Westpac Group has a number of processes
in place to preserve and monitor the availability and
recovery of its systems, there is a risk that Westpac’s
information and technology systems might fail to
operate properly or become disabled, including
from events wholly or partially beyond Westpac’s
control. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic has
seen more employees and staff of Westpac’s third-
party contractors work remotely or from alternative
sites, which may put additional stress on Westpac’s
technology infrastructure and systems.
If Westpac incurs a technology failure, it may fail
to meet a compliance obligation (such as retaining
records and data for a certain period), or its customers
may be adversely affected, including through privacy
breaches or loss of personal data. This could result in
reputational damage, remediation costs and a regulator
commencing an investigation and/or taking action
against Westpac. The over reliance on legacy systems
may heighten the risk of a technology failure.
Westpac needs to regularly renew and enhance its
technology to deliver new products and services,
comply with regulatory obligations and meet its
customers’ and regulators’ obligations. Consequently,
Westpac are constantly managing new technology
projects. Failure to effectively implement these projects
could result in cost overruns, reduced productivity,
operational instability, compliance failures, reputational
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damage and/or the loss of market share. This could
place Westpac at a competitive disadvantage and
adversely affect Westpac’s business, prospects,
financial performance or financial condition.
5.2.11 Westpac is exposed to adverse
funding market conditions
Westpac relies on deposits, money markets and capital
markets to fund its business and source liquidity.
Westpac’s liquidity and costs of obtaining funding are
related to funding market conditions.
Funding markets can experience periods of extreme
volatility, disruption and decreased liquidity. Such
disruption can be for extended periods and be
unpredictable as experienced during the Global
Financial Crisis and, more recently, as a result of
the COVID-19 pandemic. The main risks Westpac
face are damage to market confidence, changes to
the access and cost of funding, a slowing in global
economic activity or other impacts on customers or
counterparties.
As of 31 March 2021, approximately 26% of Westpac’s
total funding originated from domestic and
international wholesale markets. Of this, around 53%
was sourced outside Australia and New Zealand.
Customer deposits provided around 66% of total
funding. Customer deposits held by Westpac comprise
both term deposits, which can be withdrawn after
a certain period and at call deposits, which can be
withdrawn at any time.
A shift in investment preferences, or an unwind
of the RBA’s quantitative easing measures as the
economy continues to improve, could result in deposit
withdrawals which could increase Westpac’s need for
funding from other, potentially less stable, or more
expensive sources.
If market conditions deteriorate due to economic,
financial, political or other reasons (including the
COVID-19 pandemic), there may also be a loss of
confidence in bank deposits leading to unexpected
withdrawals. This could increase funding costs and
Westpac’s liquidity, funding and lending activities
may be constrained and Westpac’s financial solvency
threatened.
If Westpac’s current sources of funding prove to be
insufficient, Westpac may need to seek alternatives
which will depend on factors such as market conditions,
Westpac’s credit ratings and market capacity. Even if
available, these alternatives may be more expensive or
on unfavourable terms, which could adversely affect
Westpac’s financial performance, liquidity, capital
resources or financial condition.
If Westpac is unable to source appropriate funding,
Westpac may be forced to reduce lending or liquidity.
This may adversely impact Westpac’s business,
prospects, liquidity, capital resources, financial
performance or financial condition. If Westpac is unable
to source appropriate funding for an extended period,
or if it can no longer realise liquidity, Westpac may not
be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due or
meet other contractual obligations.
Westpac enters into collateralised derivative
obligations, which may require Westpac to post
additional collateral based on market movements,
which has the potential to adversely affect Westpac’s
liquidity or ability to use derivative obligations to hedge
its interest rate, currency and other financial instrument
risks.
5.2.12 Westpac could be adversely
affected by the risk of inadequate
capital levels under stressed
conditions
The risk of an inadequate level or composition of
capital to support normal business activities and to
meet regulatory capital requirements under normal
operating environments or stressed conditions
has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regulatory change will require banks to hold higher
capital, specifically for the implementation of future
capital and risk-weighted assets regulations coming
into effect from 2023. APRA requires banks to operate
above the 10.5% unquestionably strong benchmark to
prepare for this change although the impact on each
bank will be different due to different balance sheet
and portfolio mix. Capital distribution constraints apply
when an ADI’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio is
within the capital buffer range (consisting of the Capital
Conservation Buffer plus any Countercyclical Capital
Buffer). Capital constraints could have an impact on
Westpac’s ability to pay future dividends or make
capital distributions. Adverse conditions and/or adverse
regulatory change could impact Westpac’s capital
adequacy and/or trigger capital distribution constraints.
5.2.13 Sovereign risk may destabilise
financial markets adversely
Sovereign risk is the risk that governments will default
on their debt obligations or will be unable to refinance
their debts as they fall due. Potential sovereign debt
defaults and the risk that governments will nationalise
parts of their economy including assets of financial
institutions such as Westpac could negatively impact
the value of Westpac’s holdings of liquid assets. There
may also be a cascading effect to other markets and
countries, the consequences of which, while difficult
to predict, may be similar to or worse than those
experienced during the Global Financial Crisis. Such
an event could destabilise global financial markets,
adversely affecting Westpac’s liquidity, financial
performance or financial condition.
5.2.14 Westpac could be adversely
affected by the failure to maintain
its credit ratings
Credit ratings are independent opinions on Westpac’s
creditworthiness. Westpac’s credit ratings can affect
the cost and availability of Westpac’s funding and may
be important to certain customers or counterparties
when evaluating our products and services.
Credit ratings assigned to Westpac by rating agencies
are based on an evaluation of a number of factors,
including Westpac’s financial strength, the quality
of Westpac’s governance, structural considerations
regarding the Australian financial system and
economy and Australia’s Sovereign credit rating. A
rating downgrade could be driven by a downgrade
of Australia’s Sovereign credit rating, or one or more
of the risks identified in this Section 5.2 or by other
events including changes to the methodologies rating
agencies use to determine credit ratings.
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The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
negatively affected Westpac’s credit ratings. In April
2020, Fitch Ratings downgraded its short-term and
long-term ratings for the major Australian banks
(including Westpac) by one notch, to A+ (from AA-)
and F1 (from F1+) respectively and S&P Global Ratings
revised its outlook for Westpac’s long-term issuer
credit rating to ‘negative’, mirroring a similar change
to its outlook for the Australian Sovereign. In April
2021, Fitch Ratings revised the rating outlook for
Westpac from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’ and affirmed its
short-term and long-term ratings. In June 2021, S&P
Global Ratings revised the rating outlook for Westpac
from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’ and affirmed its short-term
and long-term ratings. While these changes in ratings
outlook reflect Fitch Ratings’ and S&P Global Ratings’
view of the improved economic prospects in Australia,
as the economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic
continue, it remains uncertain as to whether there may
be negative movement in Westpac’s credit ratings in
the future.
A downgrade to Westpac’s credit ratings could have
an adverse effect on Westpac’s cost of funds, collateral
requirements, liquidity, competitive position and its
access to capital markets. The extent and nature
of these impacts would depend on various factors,
including the extent of any rating change, differences
across agencies (split ratings) and whether competitors
or the sector are also impacted.
5.2.15 Westpac could be adversely
affected by a shock to the
Australian, New Zealand or other
financial systems
There is a risk that a major systemic shock could occur
that adversely impacts the Australian, New Zealand or
other financial systems.
In the past decade, the financial services industry
and capital markets have been, and may continue to
be, adversely affected by volatility, global economic
conditions, external events, geopolitical instability (such
as global conflicts), and political developments. For
example, the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic
have been, and could continue to be, significant for the
global economy including Australia and New Zealand.
Market and economic disruptions could adversely
affect financial institutions such as Westpac because
consumer and business spending may decrease,
unemployment may rise and demand for Westpac’s
products and services could decline, thereby reducing
Westpac’s earnings. These conditions may also affect
the ability of Westpac’s borrowers or counterparties
to repay their loans or meet their obligations, causing
Westpac higher credit losses and affecting investors’
willingness to invest in the Westpac Group. These
events could also undermine confidence in the financial
system, reduce liquidity, impair access to funding and
affect Westpac’s customers and counterparties. If
this occurs, Westpac’s business, prospects, financial
performance or financial condition could be adversely
affected.
The nature and consequences of any such event are
difficult to predict and there is a risk that Westpac’s
response may be ineffective.
5.2.16 Declines in asset markets could
adversely affect Westpac’s
operations or profitability
Potential declines in Australian, New Zealand or
other asset markets, including equity, residential and
commercial property markets, have adversely affected,
and could in the future adversely affect, Westpac’s
operations and profitability.
Declining asset prices could also impact customers
and counterparties and the value of security (including
residential and commercial property) Westpac holds.
This may impact Westpac’s ability to recover amounts
owing to Westpac if customers or counterparties
default. It may also affect Westpac’s impairment
charges and provisions, in turn impacting its financial
performance and financial condition.
Declining asset prices also impact Westpac’s wealth
management business as its earnings partly depend on
fees based on the value of securities and/or assets held
or managed.
5.2.17 Westpac’s business is
substantially dependent on the
Australian and New Zealand
economies
Westpac’s revenues and earnings are dependent on
economic activity and the level of financial services its
customers require.
Most of Westpac’s business is conducted in Australia
and New Zealand so Westpac’s performance is
influenced by the level and cyclical nature of activity
in these countries. These factors are in turn impacted
by domestic and international economic conditions
(including the COVID-19 pandemic).
Any significant decrease in Australian and New Zealand
housing valuations and commercial property valuations
could adversely impact Westpac’s lending activities
because borrowers with loans in excess of their
property value show a higher propensity to default.
If defaults occur, Westpac’s security may be eroded,
causing higher credit losses. The demand for Westpac’s
home lending products may also decline due to adverse
economic conditions, changes in tax legislation (such
as changes to tax rates, concessions or deductions),
regulatory requirements or buyer concerns about
decreases in values.
Adverse changes to economic and business conditions
in Australia, New Zealand and other countries could
also adversely affect Westpac’s customers. In particular,
due to the economic relationship between Australia/
New Zealand and China, particularly in the mining,
resources and agricultural sectors, a slowdown in
China’s economic growth and foreign Government
policies (including the adoption of protectionist trade
measures) could negatively impact the Australian
economy. Changes in commodity prices, Chinese
Government policies or China’s economic conditions
could reduce demand for Westpac’s products and
services and affect the level of economic activity and
the ability of Westpac’s borrowers to repay their loans.
If this occurred, it could negatively impact Westpac’s
business, prospects, financial performance or financial
condition.
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Monetary policy can also significantly affect the
Westpac Group. Interest rate settings (including low
or negative rates) and other actions taken by central
banks (such as quantitative easing) may adversely
affect Westpac’s cost of funds, the value of Westpac’s
lending and investments and Westpac’s margins.
Monetary policies also impact economic conditions of
the jurisdictions Westpac operates or obtains funding
in. These policies could affect demand for Westpac’s
products and services and/or have a negative impact
on the Westpac Group’s customers and counterparties,
potentially increasing the risk that they will default.
All these factors could adversely affect Westpac’s
business, prospects, financial performance or financial
condition.
5.2.18 An increase in defaults has
adversely affected and could
further adversely affect Westpac’s
financial performance or financial
condition
Westpac establishes provisions for credit impairment
based on current information and Westpac’s
expectations. If economic conditions deteriorate
beyond Westpac’s expectations, some customers and/
or counterparties could experience higher financial
stress, leading to an increase in defaults and write-offs,
and higher provisioning. Such events could adversely
affect Westpac’s liquidity, capital resources, financial
performance or financial condition.
These risks have been heightened by the COVID-19
pandemic, which has negatively impacted economic
activity and caused a range of customers to
experience financial stress. The pandemic has seen
many customers cease or substantially reduce
their operations for an unknown period. In addition,
individuals may have been laid off, been unable to work,
or have had fewer work hours.
Westpac has received requests for assistance
from affected businesses and consumers and has
implemented, and will continue to implement, various
initiatives to support them, including repayment
deferrals and interest capitalisation. These initiatives,
and any support that governments or regulators may
in the future require banks to provide to customers
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, may have a
negative impact on the Westpac Group’s financial
performance and may see the Westpac Group
assume greater risk than it would have under ordinary
circumstances.
The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on customers and the magnitude of defaults or
impairments is uncertain. For example, consumers may
permanently decrease discretionary spending, which
may increase the time it takes certain industries to
recover.
Credit risk also arises from certain derivative, clearing
and settlement contracts Westpac enters into, and from
Westpac’s dealings in, and holdings of, debt securities
issued by other institutions, the financial conditions of
which may be affected to varying degrees by economic
conditions in global financial markets.
5.2.19 Westpac faces intense
competition in all aspects of
its business
The financial services industry is highly competitive.
Westpac competes with a range of firms, including retail
and commercial banks, investment banks, other financial
service companies, fintech companies and businesses in
other industries with financial services aspirations. This
includes those competitors who are not subject to the
same capital and regulatory requirements as us, which
may allow those competitors to operate more flexibly.
Emerging competitors are increasingly altering the
competitive environment by adopting new business
models or seeking to use new technologies to disrupt
existing business models.
The competitive environment may also change as a
result of increased scrutiny by regulators in the sector
and legislative reforms such as ‘Open Banking’, which
will stimulate competition, improve customer choice
and likely give rise to increased competition from new
and existing firms.
Competition in the various markets in which Westpac
operates has led, and may continue to lead, to a decline
in Westpac’s margins or market share.
Deposits fund a significant portion of Westpac’s
balance sheet and have been a relatively stable source
of funding. If Westpac is not able to successfully
compete for deposits this could increase its cost of
funding, lead it to seek access to other types of funding
or result in it reducing its lending.
Westpac’s ability to compete depends on its ability to
offer products and services that meet evolving customer
preferences. Not responding to changes in customer
preferences could see Westpac lose customers. This
could adversely affect Westpac’s business, prospects,
financial performance or financial condition.
5.2.20 Westpac could suffer losses due
to market volatility
Westpac is exposed to market risk due to its financial
markets businesses, its defined benefit plan and
through asset and liability management (including
through volatility in prices of equity securities it holds
or is exposed to).
Market risk is the risk of an adverse impact on earnings
resulting from changes in market factors, such as
foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, equity
prices, and interest rates (including low or negative
interest rates and any resulting pressure placed on
the Westpac Group’s interest margins). This includes
interest rate risk in the banking book due to a mismatch
between the duration of assets and liabilities arising
from the normal course of business activities.
Changes in market factors could be driven by numerous
developments. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic
has resulted in significant market disruption and price
volatility. Changes in central bank policy settings in
response to the economic recovery from the pandemic
period have the potential to influence market liquidity
and volatility. Westpac could suffer substantial losses
due to market volatility (including changes in the
return on, value of or market for securities or other
instruments), which may adversely affect Westpac’s
business, prospects, liquidity, capital resources, financial
performance or financial condition.
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The planned cessation of parts of the London Inter-bank
Offered Rate (‘LIBOR’) regime from 1 January 2022,
continuation of some U.S. Dollar LIBOR settings until
30 June 2023 and possible pre–cessation events will also
continue to impact market pricing. Any future changes in
the administration of LIBOR or other market benchmarks
could have adverse consequences for the return on,
value of and market for securities and other instruments
linked to any such benchmark, including securities or
other instruments issued by the Westpac Group. While
Westpac is monitoring its exposure to LIBOR, it remains
dependent on market developments in relation to the
LIBOR transition, which may have an impact on market
pricing for, or valuations of, its LIBOR exposures.
5.2.21 Westpac has suffered and
could suffer losses due to
operational risks
Operational risk includes, among other things,
reputational risk, technology risk, model risk and
outsourcing risk, as well as the risk of business
disruption due to external events such as natural
disasters, or outbreaks of communicable diseases (such
as the COVID-19 pandemic), environmental hazards,
damage to critical utilities and targeted activism and
protest activity. While Westpac has policies, processes
and controls in place to manage these risks, these have
not always been, or may not be, effective.
Ineffective processes and controls have resulted in,
and could result in, adverse outcomes for Westpac’s
customers. For example, a process breakdown could
result in a customer not receiving a product on the
terms, conditions, or pricing they agreed to, potentially
to the detriment of the customer. Failed processes
could also result in Westpac incurring losses because
it cannot enforce its contractual rights. This could
occur because Westpac did not correctly document
its rights or failed to perfect a security interest. These
types of operational failures may also result in customer
remediation and/or increased regulatory scrutiny and,
depending on the nature of the failure, result in class
action proceedings or a regulator commencing an
investigation and/or taking other action.
Westpac could incur losses from fraudulent applications
for loans or from incorrect or fraudulent payments and
settlements. Fraudulent conduct can also arise from
external parties seeking to access the bank’s systems
or customer accounts. If systems, procedures and
protocols for managing fraud fail, or are ineffective,
they could lead to losses which could adversely affect
Westpac’s customers, business, prospects, reputation,
financial performance or financial condition.
Westpac is also exposed to model risk, being the risk
of loss arising from errors or inadequacies in data or a
model, or in the control and use of a model.
Financial services entities have been increasingly sharing
data with third parties, such as suppliers and regulators,
to conduct their business and meet regulatory
obligations. Each third party can give rise to a variety of
risks, including financial crime compliance, information
security, cyber, privacy, regulatory compliance,
environmental and business continuity risks. For
example, a breakdown in a process or control related to
the transfer, storage or protection of data sent to a third
party, or the failure of a third party to use and handle this
data correctly, could result in the Westpac Group failing
to meet a compliance obligation (including relevant
privacy obligations) and/or have an adverse impact on
Westpac’s customers and the Westpac Group.
Westpac also relies on a number of suppliers, both in
Australia and overseas, to provide services to it and
its customers. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted
some suppliers and third-party contractors, and these
disruptions may occur in the future. Failures by these
third-party contractors and suppliers to deliver services
as required could disrupt Westpac’s ability to provide its
products and services and adversely impact Westpac’s
operations, financial performance or reputation.
Another possible source of disruption to the Westpac
Group is central banks adopting negative interest rates.
If this occurred, the technology systems used by the
Westpac Group, its counterparties and/or financial
infrastructure providers may not operate correctly and
this may cause loss or damage to the Westpac Group
and/or its counterparties.
5.2.22 Poor data quality could adversely
affect Westpac’s business and
operations
Accurate, complete and reliable data, along with
appropriate data control, retention and access
frameworks and processes, is critical to Westpac’s
business. Data plays a key role in how Westpac
provides products and services to customers,
Westpac’s systems, its risk management framework and
its decision-making and strategic planning.
In some areas of its business, Westpac is affected by
poor data quality. This has occurred and could arise
in the future in a number of ways, including through
inadequacies in systems, processes and policies, or
the ineffective implementation of data management
frameworks.
Poor data quality could lead to poor customer service,
negative risk management outcomes, and deficiencies
in credit systems and processes. Any deficiency in
credit systems and processes could, in turn, have
a negative impact on Westpac’s decision making
in the provision of credit and the terms on which it
is provided. Westpac also needs accurate data for
financial and other reporting.
Poor data or poor data retention has affected, currently
affects and may in the future continue to affect
Westpac’s ability to meet its compliance obligations
(including its regulatory reporting obligations) which
could lead to a regulator taking action against Westpac.
For example, APRA has raised concerns regarding
Westpac’s data quality, including missing data and its
increasing trend of resubmissions. The RBA and ABS
also footnote that they exclude Westpac data from
certain economic and financial statistics reports.
Due to the importance of data, the Westpac Group
has and will likely continue to incur substantial costs
and devote significant effort to improving the quality
of data and data frameworks and processes and
remediating deficiencies where necessary. Some of
Westpac’s efforts to remediate data issues have been
disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and if these
are not fixed in a timely way could result in increased
regulatory scrutiny and lead regulators to require
the Westpac Group to remediate these issues within
specific timeframes.
The consequences and effects arising from poor data
quality or poor data retention could have an adverse
impact on the Westpac Group’s business, operations,
prospects, reputation, financial performance and/or
financial condition.
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5.2.23 Breakdowns in processes and
procedures have required,
and could in the future
require, Westpac to undertake
remediation activity
Breakdowns in Westpac’s processes and procedures
have led to, and could in the future lead to, adverse
outcomes for customers, employees or other third
parties which Westpac is required to remediate.
The Westpac Group has, on a number of occasions,
incurred significant remediation costs (including
compensation payments and costs of correcting the
issue), and there is a risk that similar issues will arise in
the future that will require remediation.
There are significant challenges and risks involved in
remediation activities. Westpac’s ability to investigate
the underlying issue could be impeded if the issue is
old and occurred beyond Westpac’s record retention
period, or Westpac’s records are inadequate. It may
also be difficult and take significant time to properly
quantify and scope a remediation activity.
Determining how to compensate customers, employees
or third parties properly and fairly can also be
complicated, involving numerous stakeholders. The
Westpac Group’s proposed approach to a remediation
may be affected by a number of events, such as
affected customers commencing a class action, or
a regulator requiring a remediation to be done in a
specific way or within a specific timeframe. These
factors could delay Westpac in completing the
remediation and may lead to a regulator commencing
enforcement action against the Westpac Group. In
turn, this could result in increased reputational risk, and
Westpac could be challenged by regulators, affected
customers, the media and other stakeholders.
The significant challenges involved in scoping and
executing remediations also create a risk that the
remediation costs incurred will be higher than
initially estimated. Further, delays in completing a
remediation could result in Westpac incurring additional
administration costs and making higher remediation
payments to customers to reflect the time value of
money.
If the Westpac Group cannot effectively scope, quantify
or implement a remediation activity in a timely way,
there could be an adverse impact on Westpac’s
business, prospects, reputation, financial performance
or financial condition and could lead to further
regulatory action and/or oversight.
5.2.24 Westpac’s failure to recruit and
retain key executives, employees
and Directors may have adverse
effects on its business
Key executives, employees and Directors play an
integral role in the operation of Westpac’s business and
its pursuit of its strategic objectives. The unexpected
departure of an individual in a key role, or the Westpac
Group’s failure to recruit and retain appropriately skilled
and qualified persons into these roles, could each have
an adverse effect on Westpac’s business, prospects,
reputation, financial performance or financial condition.
5.2.25 Westpac could suffer losses
due to environmental factors or
external events
Westpac and its customers operate businesses and
hold assets in a diverse range of geographic locations.
Any significant environmental change or external event
(including fire, storm, flood, earthquake, outbreaks
or pandemics of communicable diseases such as the
COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, war, heightened
tension or terrorism) in any of these locations has
the potential to disrupt business activities, damage
property, affect asset values and impact Westpac’s
ability to recover amounts owing to it. In addition, such
an event could have an adverse impact on economic
activity, consumer and investor confidence or the
levels of volatility in financial markets, all of which
could adversely affect Westpac’s business, prospects,
financial performance or financial condition.
5.2.26 Westpac could suffer losses due
to insurance risk
Insurance risk is the risk in Westpac’s licensed
regulated insurance entities of lapses being greater
than expected, or the costs of claims being greater
than expected due to a failure in product design,
underwriting or reinsurance arrangements. A pandemic,
such as COVID-19, and its economic impacts may lead
to increased insurance claims, as well as potentially
impact new business, lapses and capital coverage for
the Westpac Group’s insurance entities. There is also
a risk of policyholders or a Court interpreting policy
wording differently to the way the Westpac Group or
the industry has applied it to claims.
In life insurance, risk arises primarily through mortality
and morbidity (illness and injury) risks, the costs of
claims relating to those risks being greater than was
anticipated and policy lapses.
In lenders mortgage insurance, insurance risk arises
primarily from higher levels of mortgage defaults
than expected, mostly from unemployment or other
economic factors.
If Westpac’s reinsurance arrangements are ineffective,
this could lead to more retained losses than anticipated.
The Westpac Group has been unable to, and may in the
future be unable to, renew reinsurance arrangements on
similar terms, including in relation to the cost, duration
and amount of reinsurance cover provided. There is
also a risk that Westpac will not be able to obtain and
have not obtained appropriate reinsurance or insurance
coverage for the risks that the Westpac Group may be
exposed to.
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5.2.27 Changes in critical accounting
estimates and judgements could
expose the Westpac Group to
losses
The Westpac Group is required to make estimates,
assumptions and judgements when applying
accounting policies and preparing its financial
statements, particularly in connection with the
calculation of provisions (including remediation and
expected credit losses) and the determination of the
fair value of financial instruments. A change in a critical
accounting estimate, assumption and/or judgement
resulting from new information or from changes
in circumstances or experience could result in the
Westpac Group incurring losses greater than those
anticipated or provided for.
If the Westpac Group’s actual and expected credit
losses exceed those currently provided for, or if any
of its other accounting judgements are found to
be incorrect or change in the future, there could be
an adverse effect on the Westpac Group’s financial
performance, financial condition and reputation.
The Westpac Group’s financial performance and
financial condition may also be impacted by changes
to accounting standards or to generally accepted
accounting principles.
5.2.28 Westpac could suffer losses due
to impairment of capitalised
software, goodwill and other
intangible assets that may
adversely affect its business,
operations or financial condition
In certain circumstances Westpac may incur a reduction
in the value of intangible assets. At Westpac’s balance
date, Westpac’s intangible assets principally relate to
goodwill and brand-names recognised on business
acquisitions and capitalised software.
Westpac is required to assess the recoverability of
goodwill and other intangible asset balances at least
annually or wherever an indicator of impairment
exists. For this purpose, Westpac uses a discounted
cash flow calculation. Changes in the methodology
or assumptions in calculations together with changes
in expected cash flows, could materially impact this
assessment.
Estimates and assumptions used in assessing the
useful life of an asset can also be affected by a range
of factors including changes in strategy, changes in
technology and regulatory requirements.
In the event that an asset is no longer in use, or its value
has been reduced or that its estimated useful life has
declined, an impairment will be recorded, adversely
impacting the Westpac Group’s financial performance.
5.2.29 Westpac could suffer losses if
it fails to syndicate or sell down
underwritten securities
As a financial intermediary, Westpac underwrites listed
and unlisted debt and equity securities. Westpac could
suffer losses if it fails to syndicate or sell down this
risk to others. This risk is more pronounced in times
of heightened market volatility, such as during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
5.2.30 Certain strategic decisions
may have adverse effects on
Westpac’s business
The Westpac Group routinely evaluates and
implements strategic decisions and objectives including
diversification, innovation, divestment, acquisitions or
business expansion initiatives.
The expansion or integration of a new business, or entry
into a new business, can be complex and costly.
Westpac also acquires and invests in businesses. These
transactions involve a number of risks and costs.
For example, a business Westpac invests in may not
perform as anticipated or may ultimately prove to have
been overvalued when the transaction was entered into.
In addition, Westpac has established the Specialist
Business Division to manage (and exit) a number of
non-core businesses and assets. There is a risk that
Westpac may be unable to successfully divest these
businesses and assets, or unable to successfully do
so in a timely manner. As a result Westpac may not
receive the anticipated positive business results or
it may undervalue the divestment, and the Westpac
Group could otherwise be adversely affected. For
example, divestments may cause Westpac reputational
damage, or it may experience difficulties in separating
businesses, disruptions to operations, diversion of
management resources and higher than expected
transaction costs.
Multiple divestments and/or acquisitions at the same
time may intensify these risks.
In addition, warranties and other contractual
commitments (including transitional services) and
claims under indemnities provided by Westpac to
counterparties may result in Westpac being liable
to such counterparties and additional operating risk
capital is expected to be required to be held against the
risk pursuant to APRA’s recently published guidance.
There are also risks involved in failing to appropriately
respond to changes in the business environment
(including changes related to economic, geopolitical,
regulatory, technological, environmental, social and
competitive factors). This could have a range of adverse
effects on Westpac, such as being unable to increase or
maintain market share and placing pressure on margins
and fees.
Any of these risks could have a negative impact on
the Westpac Group’s business, prospects, reputation,
engagement with regulators, financial performance or
financial condition.
The summary of risks in this Section 5 is not
exhaustive and you should read this Prospectus in its
entirety and consult your financial adviser or other
professional adviser before deciding whether to invest
in Westpac Capital Notes 8.
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SECTION 6
This Section sets out:
6.1 Summary of the Australian tax consequences for Holders
6.2 Class Ruling
6.3 Distributions
6.4 Disposals of Westpac Capital Notes 8
6.5 Conversion of Westpac Capital Notes 8
6.6 Westpac Capital Notes 4 Reinvestment Offer
6.7 Provision of TFN and/or ABN
6.8 GST
6.9 Stamp Duty
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
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6.1 Summary of the Australian
tax consequences for Holders
The following is a summary of the Australian tax
consequences for certain Australian resident and non-
Australian resident Holders who subscribe for Westpac
Capital Notes 8 under the Offer. This summary has been
prepared by Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills Pty
Limited (“Greenwoods”), the Australian tax adviser to
the Offer on the assumption that all the transactions
described in this Prospectus will be carried out in the
manner described in this Prospectus.
Greenwoods has consented to the inclusion of this
summary in this Prospectus but this consent should
not be taken as a statement about any other matter
in this Prospectus or in relation to Westpac or the
performance of any investment in Westpac.
The information contained in this summary does not
constitute financial product advice for the purposes
of the Corporations Act. Greenwoods is not licenced,
under the Corporations Act, to provide financial
product advice and to the extent that this summary
contains any information about a financial product
within the meaning of the Corporations Act, taxation is
only one of the matters that must be considered when
making a decision about the relevant financial product.
An investor or prospective investor should, before
making any decision to invest in the Westpac Capital
Notes 8, consider taking financial advice from a person
who holds an AFSL under the Corporations Act.
This summary does not address all tax consequences of
ownership of Westpac Capital Notes 8 and, in particular,
does not address the positions of Holders who:
• acquire their Westpac Capital Notes 8 in the course
of a business of trading or investing in securities,
such as share traders, investment companies, banks
or insurance companies, or who otherwise hold
Westpac Capital Notes 8 on revenue account or as
trading stock; and/or
• are subject to the “taxation of financial
arrangements” rules in Division 230 of the Tax Act.
The actual tax consequences of your investment in
Westpac Capital Notes 8 may differ depending upon
your individual circumstances.
You should consult your own professional tax adviser
regarding the consequences of acquiring, holding or
disposing of Westpac Capital Notes 8 in light of your
particular circumstances.
This summary is based on Australian tax laws and
regulations and the current administrative practice of
the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”) as at the date of
this Prospectus.
6.2 Class Ruling
Westpac has applied for a public Class Ruling
requesting confirmation of the ATO’s views on the
principal tax issues considered in this Section 6.
The Class Ruling should be issued shortly after the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 are issued. When it has been
issued, the Class Ruling will be available on the ATO and
Westpac websites.
6.3 Distributions
The Westpac Capital Notes 8 should be characterised
as “non-share equity interests” for Australian income
tax purposes and Distributions should be treated as
“non-share dividends” which are frankable.
6.3.1 Australian resident Holders
Distributions
Australian resident Holders will be required to include the
amounts of any Distributions in their assessable income.
Any franking credits attached to those Distributions
should also be included in Holders’ assessable income
and tax offsets should generally be available, equal
to the amounts of the franking credits, subject to
the requirements that the Westpac Capital Notes
8 be held “at risk” for the requisite periods (see the
following information in this Section 6.3.1 regarding the
“holding period rule”) and that the Commissioner of
Taxation (“Commissioner”) does not make an adverse
determination under certain anti-avoidance rules
(see the following information in this Section 6.3.1).
Where Holders who are individuals or complying
superannuation entities are entitled to tax offsets,
those offsets will either reduce any tax payable by the
Holders, or give rise to tax refunds to the extent that
the tax offsets exceed the tax that is otherwise payable
by the Holders.
To the extent that any Distributions are unfranked,
those unfranked amounts will also be included in
Holders’ assessable income, without any tax offsets.
Holders that are companies are not entitled to refunds
of excess tax offsets. However the surplus franking
credits may be converted to a tax loss which may be
carried forward to future years (subject to the Holder
satisfying certain tax loss carry forward rules).
“Holding period rule”
A Holder will not be entitled to tax offsets in respect
of franking credits on a franked Distribution unless
the Holder is a “qualified person” in relation to the
Distribution.
To be a “qualified person” in relation to a Distribution,
a Holder must have held the Westpac Capital Notes
8 “at risk” for a continuous period of at least 90 days
(excluding the days of acquisition and disposal) during:
• the “primary qualification period”, which is the
period beginning on the day after the day on
which the Westpac Capital Notes 8 are acquired
by a Holder and ending on the 90
th
day after the
day that the Westpac Capital Notes 8 became ex-
Distribution; or
• if a Holder, or an associate, is under an obligation
to make “related payments” (which have the effect
of passing on the benefit of the Distribution to
other entities) in respect of the Distribution, the
“secondary qualification period”, which is the period
beginning on the 90
th
day before, and ending on
the 90th day after, the day that the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 became ex-Distribution.
To be held “at risk”, the Holder must effectively retain
30% or more of the risks and benefits associated
with holding the Westpac Capital Notes 8. Whether
or not the Westpac Capital Notes 8 are held “at risk”
by a Holder during the relevant periods will depend
upon whether the Holder has financial positions or
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undertakes risk management strategies (e.g. using
limited recourse loans, options or forward sale
contracts) in relation to the Westpac Capital Notes
8. If Holders hold the Westpac Capital Notes 8 for at
least 90 days during the “primary qualification period”,
do not have any financial positions or enter into any
relevant risk management strategies in relation to
the Westpac Capital Notes 8, and are not under an
obligation to make “related payments” to other entities,
those Holders should be “qualified persons” in relation
to Distributions on the Westpac Capital Notes 8.
Holders who are individuals and who will not claim tax
offsets in any one year in excess of $5,000 (from all
sources), will automatically be taken to be “qualified
persons” in relation to all Distributions that they receive
(provided that they are not under an obligation to make
a “related payment” as described in this Section 6.3.1).
The application of the franking rules to Holders
will depend upon the particular circumstances of
each Holder. Accordingly, each Holder should seek
independent advice as to whether they will be treated
as a “qualified person” in relation to Distributions
received on the Westpac Capital Notes 8.
Anti-avoidance rules
There are anti-avoidance rules that may apply in certain
circumstances to deny the benefit of franking credits to
holders of equity interests.
One such rule, being the so called “anti-hybrid”
provision in section 207-158 of the Tax Act, can apply
when a franked distribution gives rise to a foreign
income tax deduction for the issuer of certain types
of equity instruments. However, following a recent
legislative amendment to section 207-158 of the Tax
Act, it is now clear that this provision will not apply to
deny franking credits or tax offsets to Holders on their
Distributions on Westpac Capital Notes 8.
Section 177EA of the Tax Act is another anti-avoidance
provision which is designed to counter schemes
where one of the purposes (other than an incidental
purpose) of the scheme is to inappropriately obtain
a franking benefit. There are a number of different
objective factors that the Commissioner may take into
account in forming a view as to whether a scheme
has such a purpose. Where section 177EA applies, the
Commissioner may make a written determination with
the effect of either:
• imposing a franking debit on the distributing entity’s
franking account; or
• denying the imputation benefit on the Distribution
that flowed directly or indirectly to the relevant
taxpayer.
The Commissioner has indicated that, in the usual
case, he would not ordinarily assert that section 177EA
applied to a convertible instrument which satisfied
the requirements to be classified as Additional Tier 1
Capital for APRA regulatory reporting purposes. Based
on that and current case-law, Westpac expects the
Commissioner to make a favourable Class Ruling on this
issue, which would be binding on the Commissioner in
favour of Holders who subscribe for Westpac Capital
Notes 8 under this Prospectus.
In addition, Westpac does not expect that the
Commissioner will seek to apply any of the other anti-
avoidance provisions in the tax law to deny the whole
or any part of the imputation benefits received by
Holders in relation to Distributions.
6.3.2 Non-Australian resident Holders
To the extent that Distributions paid to non-Australian
resident Holders, who do not hold their Westpac Capital
Notes 8 through a permanent establishment in Australia,
are franked, those Distributions will not be subject to
Australian withholding tax. Where such Distributions
are not fully franked, the unfranked portion of any such
Distribution will be subject to withholding tax at the rate
of 30%. This rate may be reduced if the non-Australian
resident Holder is resident in a country that has a
double taxation agreement with Australia.
6.4 Disposals of Westpac Capital
Notes 8
6.4.1 Australian resident Holders
We expect the Commissioner to take the view that the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not “traditional securities”
for the purposes of the Tax Act (and for this to be
confirmed in the Class Ruling). On that basis, any gains
or losses made by Holders on the disposal of their
Westpac Capital Notes 8 will be taxed under the capital
gains tax (“CGT”) provisions.
A disposal of a Westpac Capital Note 8, whether
through an on-market disposal, Redemption, or
pursuant to a Transfer Notice, will be a CGT event.
Holders may make a capital gain or a capital loss,
depending upon whether their capital proceeds from
the disposal are more than the cost base of their
Westpac Capital Notes 8, or whether the capital
proceeds are less than the reduced cost base of their
Westpac Capital Notes 8, respectively.
For Holders who acquire Westpac Capital Notes 8
pursuant to this Prospectus, the first element of the
cost base of a Westpac Capital Note 8 will be the
amount paid for the relevant Westpac Capital Note
8, which will be its Initial Face Value. Other amounts
associated with the acquisition or disposal of the
Westpac Capital Notes 8, such as broker fees, may be
added to the cost base.
The capital proceeds from a Redemption of a Westpac
Capital Note 8 on a Redemption Date will be equal to
the Face Value of the Westpac Capital Note 8, unless
the market value of a Westpac Capital Note 8 on the
Redemption Date (determined as if its Redemption
had not occurred or been proposed) is greater or less
than the Face Value. In that case, that greater or lesser
market value amount will be deemed to be the capital
proceeds of the Redemption, instead of the Face Value
actually received.
The capital proceeds from a Transfer of a Westpac
Capital Note 8 to a Nominated Party on a Transfer Date
will be equal to the Face Value of the Westpac Capital
Note 8, assuming that the Holder is dealing at arm’s
length with the Nominated Party.
If the Face Value of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
has been reduced because there has been a Capital
Trigger Event or a Non-Viability Trigger Event, Holders
who acquired those Westpac Capital Notes 8 before
that reduction occurred may make a capital loss on
the Redemption or Transfer of their Westpac Capital
Notes 8. Holders should seek their own tax advice as to
whether any such capital loss may be applied to offset
capital gains in their particular circumstances.
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The capital proceeds from an on-market disposal of
a Westpac Capital Note 8 will be the sale price of the
Westpac Capital Note 8. Holders who sell their Westpac
Capital Notes 8 on-market may make capital gains or
capital losses, depending upon the amount of capital
proceeds that they receive.
Any capital gain or capital loss made by a Holder will
be aggregated with other capital gains and capital
losses of the Holder in the relevant income year to
determine whether the Holder has a net capital gain
or net capital loss. A net capital gain, if any, will be
included in the Holder’s assessable income and subject
to income tax, although the “CGT Discount” may be
available to reduce the taxable gain for the Holder, as
described in this Section 6.4.1. A net capital loss may
not be deducted against other assessable income, but
may be carried forward to be offset against net capital
gains realised in later income years.
If a Holder is an individual, complying superannuation
entity or a trust, and held their Westpac Capital Notes
8 for 12 months or more before the disposal, the Holder
may be entitled to a “CGT Discount” for any capital gain
made on the disposal of their Westpac Capital Notes 8.
The “CGT Discount” provisions may entitle Holders to
reduce their capital gain on the disposal of a Westpac
Capital Note 8 (after deducting available capital losses)
by half, in the case of individuals and trusts, or by one-
third, in the case of complying superannuation entities.
Trustees should seek specific advice regarding the tax
consequences of making distributions attributable to
discounted capital gains.
The Australian Government has announced that
Managed Investment Trusts (“MITs”) and Attribution
MITs (“AMITs”) will not be entitled to the “CGT
Discount” at the trust level. This change was previously
scheduled to apply from 1 July 2020, but has now
been delayed and will instead apply for income
years commencing on or after the date that is three
months from the date of Royal Assent of the enabling
legislation. While there can be no certainty at this
time in relation to when this change will come into
effect, the Australian Government has indicated that
is it committed to legislating this measure. Once this
change comes into effect, MITs and AMITs that derive
capital gains will continue to be able to distribute those
amounts as capital gains that may be subject to the
“CGT Discount” in the hands of those beneficiaries who
are entitled to the “CGT Discount”.
The “CGT Discount” is not available to companies, nor
can it apply to Westpac Capital Notes 8 disposed of
by Holders under an agreement entered into within 12
months of the acquisition of the Westpac Capital Notes
8 by those Holders. Holders should seek independent
advice to determine if their Westpac Capital Notes 8
have been held for the requisite period.
6.4.2 Non-Australian resident Holders
Any capital gain or capital loss made by a non-Australian
resident Holder from the disposal of their Westpac
Capital Notes 8 is likely to be disregarded on the basis
that Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not likely to be
“taxable Australian property” at the time of sale, unless
the Westpac Capital Notes 8 were used by the non-
resident in carrying on business through a permanent
establishment in Australia.
Any non-Australian resident Holders who held their
Westpac Capital Notes 8 in the course of carrying
on a business through a permanent establishment in
Australia should obtain specific advice in respect of the
potential consequences of a disposal of their Westpac
Capital Notes 8 in their particular circumstances.
6.5 Conversion of Westpac
Capital Notes 8
When a Westpac Capital Note 8 is Converted, a
Holder’s rights in relation to the Westpac Capital Note
8 will be terminated for an amount equal to the Face
Value of the Westpac Capital Note 8 and Westpac will
apply that amount for the Holder in subscribing for
Ordinary Shares which are to be issued by Westpac. The
Conversion of a Westpac Capital Note 8 into Ordinary
Shares in this way should not give rise to a capital gain
or a capital loss, nor an assessable revenue gain or a
deductible revenue loss, for a Holder. The recognition
of any gain or loss that might otherwise have arisen on
Conversion is effectively deferred until any subsequent
sale of the Ordinary Shares acquired by the Holder from
the Conversion. This applies to both Australian resident
Holders and non-Australian resident Holders.
The first element of the cost base or reduced cost
base of the Ordinary Shares acquired as a result of a
Conversion will be the amount of the Holder’s cost base
for each Converted Westpac Capital Note 8.
The Ordinary Shares that will be acquired as a result of
a Conversion will be deemed to have been acquired by
Holders at the time of Conversion for CGT purposes,
including for the purpose of calculating the 12 month
ownership period required for the “CGT Discount” (see
Section 6.4.1).
6.6 Westpac Capital Notes 4
Reinvestment Offer
Under the Reinvestment Offer, Eligible Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Holders may apply to reinvest all or
some of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 in Westpac
Capital Notes 8. This will be effected by the transfer
of Westpac Capital Notes 4 to the Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Nominated Party on 15 September 2021 for
$100 per Participating Westpac Capital Note 4 and
the automatic reinvestment of the transfer proceeds in
Westpac Capital Notes 8 ($100 per Note).
For Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders who do not
participate in the Reinvestment Offer (or only
participate in respect of some of their Westpac Capital
Notes 4), it is currently intended that their Non-
Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 will be redeemed
by Westpac on 20 December 2021 for $100 per
Westpac Capital Note 4.
The following income tax consequences will generally
apply to Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders
whose Westpac Capital Notes 4 are transferred to the
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Nominated Party pursuant
to the Reinvestment Offer, and to Non-Participating
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders whose Westpac
Capital Notes 4 are redeemed by Westpac on 20
December 2021, who are Australian tax residents, hold
their Westpac Capital Notes 4 as capital assets, are not
in the business of dealing or trading in securities and
do not otherwise hold their Westpac Capital Notes 4 on
revenue account for tax purposes.
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Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders may also wish to
refer to the Australian Tax Summary in section 6 of the
prospectus for Westpac Capital Notes 4 dated 26 May
2016 which contains a summary of the tax treatment of
certain entities that invested in Westpac Capital Notes
4 under the prospectus and Class Ruling CR 2016/52
which contains the ATO’s binding views in respect of
the tax treatment of certain entities that invested in
Westpac Capital Notes 4 under the prospectus for
Westpac Capital Notes 4. A copy of the Class Ruling
is available on Westpac’s website at westpac.com.au/
westpaccapnotes4.
6.6.1 Distributions
A Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder will
be paid the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4
Distribution on 15 September 2021, in respect of the
period from (but excluding) 30 June 2021 to (and
including) 15 September 2021, on each Participating
Westpac Capital Note 4 that they hold at 7.00pm
(Sydney time) on 7 September 2021, being the record
date for the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes
4 Distribution, subject to the distribution payment
conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms being
met.
A Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
will be paid the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Distribution on 15 September 2021, on each
Non-Participating Westpac Capital Note 4 that they
hold at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 7 September 2021,
being the record date for the First Pro-Rata Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Distribution, subject to the distribution
payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4
Terms being met.
A Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
will also be paid the Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Distribution on 30 September 2021, in respect
of the period from (but excluding) 15 September 2021
to (and including) 30 September 2021, on each Non-
Participating Westpac Capital Note 4 that they hold
at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 22 September 2021,
being the record date for the Second Pro-Rata
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution, subject to
the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Terms being met.
If a Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
continues to hold Westpac Capital Notes 4 on the
record date for the Final Westpac Capital Notes 4
Distribution, it is intended that they will also be paid
the Final Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution on
20 December 2021, in respect of the period from (but
excluding) 30 September 2021 to (and including)
20 December 2021, on each Westpac Capital Note 4
they hold on the record date for the intended Final
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Distribution, subject to the
distribution payment conditions in the Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Terms being satisfied.
Westpac expects these distributions to be fully franked.
These distributions will be subject to the same taxation
treatment as other distributions paid on Westpac Capital
Notes 4. The comments set out in Section 6.3.1 above
in relation to Distributions on Westpac Capital Notes 8
should be equally applicable to these distributions.
6.6.2 Transfer or redemption proceeds
Under the Reinvestment Offer, a Participating Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Holder will elect to reinvest their transfer
proceeds ($100 for each Westpac Capital Note 4) in
Westpac Capital Notes 8.
A Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
will also receive an amount of $100 for each Westpac
Capital Note 4 assuming the intended redemption
of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 by Westpac on
20 December 2021 occurs.
For both Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders
and Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4
Holders, no part of the transfer or redemption proceeds
should be taken to be ordinary assessable income of
the Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders.
6.6.3 CGT consequences of transfer or
redemption of Westpac Capital
Notes 4
Australian residents
The transfer of Westpac Capital Notes 4 by
Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders pursuant
to the Reinvestment Offer, or redemption of Westpac
Capital Notes 4 by Non-Participating Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Holders on 20 December 2021, will be a CGT
event for the Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders.
Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders may make a capital
gain if their capital proceeds from the transfer or
redemption (as relevant) are more than their “cost
base” for their Westpac Capital Notes 4, or may make
a capital loss if their capital proceeds are less than their
“reduced cost base” for their Westpac Capital Notes 4:
• Cost base or reduced cost base: the first element
of a Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder’s cost base,
or reduced cost base, for their Westpac Capital
Notes 4 is the amount paid by the Westpac Capital
Notes 4 holder for their Westpac Capital Notes
4. Certain other amounts associated with the
acquisition or disposal of Westpac Capital Notes 4,
such as broker fees, may be added to the cost base.
• Capital proceeds: the capital proceeds that will be
received by a Participating Westpac Capital Notes
4 Holder from the transfer of their Westpac Capital
Notes 4 pursuant to the Reinvestment Offer will be
$100 per Westpac Capital Note 4, assuming that
they are dealing at arm’s length with the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Nominated Party.
• The capital proceeds that will be received by a
Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
on 20 December 2021, assuming the intended
redemption of their Westpac Capital Notes 4
occurs, will be the market value of the Westpac
Capital Notes 4. Based on guidance issued by the
Commissioner in Practical Compliance Guideline
PCG 2021/1, the Commissioner should accept that
the market value of the Westpac Capital Notes 4
that are redeemed on 20 December 2021 is $100 per
Westpac Capital Note 4 (being its face value).
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SECTION 6 Australian tax summary
Any capital gain (or capital loss) made by a Westpac
Capital Notes 4 holder will be aggregated with other
capital gains and capital losses of the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 holder in the relevant year of income
to determine whether the Westpac Capital Notes
4 holder has a net capital gain or net capital loss.
A net capital gain, if any, will be included in the
Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder’s assessable income
and will be subject to income tax, however the “CGT
Discount” may be available to reduce the taxable
gain for a Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder who is an
individual, complying superannuation entity or trust
(as described below). A net capital loss may not be
deducted against other assessable income, but may be
carried forward to be offset against net capital gains
realised in later income years.
If a Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder is an individual,
complying superannuation entity or a trust, and held
their Westpac Capital Notes 4 for 12 months or more
before the disposal, the Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder
may be entitled to a “CGT Discount” for any capital
gain made on the disposal of their Westpac Capital
Notes 4. Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders should seek
independent advice to determine if their Westpac
Capital Notes 4 have been held for the requisite period.
The “CGT Discount” provisions may entitle Westpac
Capital Notes 4 holders to reduce their capital gain
on the disposal of a Westpac Capital Note 4 (after
deducting available capital losses) by half, in the case
of individuals and trusts, or by one-third in the case of
complying superannuation entities.
Trustees should seek specific advice regarding the tax
consequences of making distributions attributable to
discounted capital gains.
In addition, as described in more detail in Section 6.4.1
above, the Australian Government has announced
that MITs and AMITs will not be entitled to the
“CGT Discount” at the trust level once legislation
implementing this change comes into effect.
The “CGT Discount” is not available to companies.
Non-Australian residents
Any capital gain or capital loss made by non-Australian
resident Westpac Capital Notes 4 holders is likely to
be disregarded on the basis that Westpac Capital
Notes 4 should not be “taxable Australian property” at
the time of sale, unless they were used by the non-
resident in carrying on business through a permanent
establishment in Australia. Any non-resident Westpac
Capital Notes 4 holders who held their Westpac Capital
Notes 4 in the course of a business should obtain
specific advice in respect of the potential consequences
of that disposal of Westpac Capital Notes 4 in their
particular circumstances.
6.6.4 Cost base of Westpac Capital
Notes 8 acquired pursuant to the
Reinvestment Offer
Where Westpac Capital Notes 8 are acquired by
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders pursuant
to the Reinvestment Offer, the transfer proceeds that
were applied to acquire those Notes will be included
in the cost base of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 for
the purposes of determining any future gain or loss
on the disposal, Conversion, Redemption or Transfer
of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 (refer to Sections 6.4
and 6.5 above).
6.7 Provision of TFN and/or
ABN
Westpac is required to deduct withholding tax from
payments of Distributions in respect of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 that are not 100% franked, at the rate
specified in the Taxation Administration Regulations
2017 (currently 47% of the unfranked amount), and
remit such amounts to the ATO, unless a TFN or
an ABN has been quoted by a Holder, or a relevant
exemption applies (and has been notified to Westpac).
6.8 GST
No GST should be payable by a Holder in respect
of acquiring Westpac Capital Notes 8 or on a sale,
Conversion, Redemption or Transfer of Westpac Capital
Notes 8, other than in respect of brokerage or similar fees.
6.9 Stamp Duty
No stamp duty should be payable by a Holder on the
issue, sale, Conversion, Redemption or Transfer of
Westpac Capital Notes 8 provided that all Ordinary
Shares are quoted on ASX at that time.
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SECTION 7
This Section sets out:
7.1 Restrictions on ownership for Westpac
7.2 Information, disclosure and availability
7.3 Rights attaching to Westpac Capital Notes 8
7.4 Rights attaching to Ordinary Shares
7.5 Rights attaching to Approved Successor Shares
7.6 Summary of the Offer Management Agreement
7.7 Consents
7.8 Interests of advisers
7.9 Interests of Westpac Directors
7.10 Contingent liabilities
7.11 ASX waivers and approvals
7.12 Future design and distribution obligations
7.13 Foreign selling restrictions
7.14 Acknowledgment and privacy statement
7.15 Governing law
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
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7.1 Restrictions on ownership
for Westpac
The Financial Sector (Shareholdings) Act 1988 (Cth)
restricts the aggregate voting power of a person
and their associates in an Australian bank to 20%.
A shareholder may apply to the Treasurer of the
Commonwealth of Australia to extend its stake beyond
20%, however approval cannot be granted unless the
Treasurer is satisfied that it is in the national interest to
approve a holding of greater than 20%.
Acquisitions of interests in shares in Australian
companies by foreign persons are subject to review
and approval by the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of
Australia under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers
Act 1975 (Cth) in certain circumstances. Potential
investors should consult their professional advisers
to determine whether the Foreign Acquisitions and
Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) may affect their holding or
ownership of Notes or Ordinary Shares.
7.2 Information, disclosure
and availability
7.2.1 Reporting and disclosure
obligations
Westpac is a disclosing entity for the purposes of the
Corporations Act and is subject to regular reporting
and disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act
and the ASX Listing Rules. These obligations require
that Westpac prepare both yearly and half-yearly
financial statements and a report on the operations
of Westpac during the relevant accounting period
together with an audit or review report by its auditor.
Copies of these documents and other documents
lodged with ASIC by Westpac may be obtained from,
or inspected at, an ASIC office.
Westpac also has an obligation under the ASX Listing
Rules to notify ASX immediately of any information
concerning Westpac of which it becomes aware and
which a reasonable person would expect to have a
material effect on the price or value of Westpac’s
securities unless exceptions from disclosure apply
under the ASX Listing Rules. ASX maintains records
of company announcements for all companies listed
on ASX. Westpac’s announcements may be viewed on
ASX’s website (asx.com.au).
7.2.2 Accessing information
about Westpac
Westpac will provide a copy of any of the following
documents free of charge to any person who requests
a copy during the Offer Period in relation to this
Prospectus:
• the interim financial report of Westpac for the
half year ended 31 March 2021 (being the most
recent interim financial statements lodged with
ASIC before the lodgement of this Prospectus);
• the financial statements of Westpac for the year
ended 30 September 2020 (being the most recent
annual financial statements lodged with ASIC before
the lodgement of this Prospectus);
• any document or financial statement lodged by
Westpac with ASIC or ASX under the continuous
disclosure reporting requirements in the period after
the lodgement of the annual financial statements
and before the lodgement of this Prospectus; and
• Westpac’s Constitution.
Written requests for copies of these documents should
be addressed to:
Westpac Group Secretariat
Level 18
275 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Copies of Westpac’s financial statements and annual
reports are available at: westpac.com.au/about-
westpac/investor-centre/financial-information/.
Copies of Westpac’s Constitution are available at:
westpac.com.au/about-westpac/westpac-group/
corporate-governance/constitution-board/.
7.3 Rights attaching to
Westpac Capital Notes 8
The rights attaching to the Notes are contained in the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms, which are contained in
Appendix B.
7.4 Rights attaching to
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary Shares may be issued to Holders by Westpac
on Conversion of Notes. These Ordinary Shares will be
issued as fully paid and will rank equally with all other
Ordinary Shares already on issue in all respects.
The rights attaching to Ordinary Shares are set out in
Westpac’s Constitution, the ASX Listing Rules and the
Corporations Act. A summary of these rights is set out
in this Section 7.4.
7.4.1 Transfers
Transfers of Ordinary Shares are not effective until
registered. Subject to the ASX Listing Rules, Westpac
may refuse to register a transfer of Ordinary Shares
without giving any reasons. However, the ASX Listing
Rules substantially restrict when Westpac may refuse to
register a transfer.
Unless otherwise required by law, Westpac is not
required to recognise any interest in Ordinary Shares
apart from that of registered holders of Ordinary
Shares.
Where two or more persons are registered as joint
holders of Ordinary Shares, they are taken to hold
the Ordinary Shares as joint tenants with rights of
survivorship.
Westpac is not required to register more than three
persons as joint holders of an Ordinary Share or issue
more than one share certificate or holding statement
for Ordinary Shares jointly held.
Restrictions apply in respect of persons who become
entitled to Ordinary Shares by reason of the death,
bankruptcy or mental incapacity of a holder of Ordinary
Shares.
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7.4.2 Profits and Dividends
Holders of Ordinary Shares are entitled to receive
such Dividends as may be determined by Westpac.
Dividends determined by Westpac are payable to
holders of Ordinary Shares in proportion to the
amounts paid on the Ordinary Shares that they hold.
Dividends must only be paid in accordance with
applicable laws and Westpac’s Constitution. Westpac is
restricted from paying Dividends unless:
• Westpac’s assets exceed its liabilities immediately
before the Dividend is determined and the excess is
sufficient for the payment of the Dividend;
• the payment of the Dividend is fair and reasonable
to Westpac’s shareholders as a whole; and
• the payment of the Dividend does not materially
prejudice Westpac’s ability to pay its creditors.
Additionally, Dividends would not be payable if making
such a payment would breach or cause a breach by
Westpac of applicable capital adequacy or other
supervisory requirements of APRA, or if Westpac
was directed by APRA not to pay a Dividend under
the Banking Act. APRA’s requirements include that
Westpac must obtain APRA’s written approval prior to
making a Dividend payment on Ordinary Shares if the
aggregate amount of Dividend payments on Ordinary
Shares in the 12 months covered by one or more sets
of publicly available operating results preceding the
date of the proposed Dividend payment exceeds
Westpac’s after-tax earnings after taking into account
any payments on more senior capital instruments in the
same 12 months.
There are restrictions on the amount of earnings that
can be distributed through Tier 1 Capital Distributions
should an ADI’s Level 1 or Level 2 CET1 Ratios fall
below the Distribution Restriction Trigger. Refer to
Section 4.2.4 for further information.
Dividends that are paid, but not claimed, may be
invested by the Westpac Directors for the benefit of
Westpac until required to be dealt with under any law
relating to unclaimed monies.
7.4.3 Winding Up of Westpac
Subject to the preferential entitlement (if any) of
preference shareholders, holders of Ordinary Shares
are entitled to share equally in any surplus assets if
Westpac is wound up.
7.4.4 Meetings and voting rights
Holders of Ordinary Shares are entitled to receive
notice of, attend and vote at general meetings of
Westpac. Each holder of Ordinary Shares present at
a general meeting (whether in person or by proxy or
representative) is entitled to one vote on a show of
hands or, on a poll, one vote for each Ordinary Share
held.
7.4.5 Issue of further Ordinary Shares
The Westpac Directors control the issue of Ordinary
Shares. Subject to the Corporations Act, the Westpac
Directors may issue further Ordinary Shares, and grant
options and pre-emptive rights over Ordinary Shares,
on terms they think fit.
7.5 Rights attaching to
Approved Successor Shares
If Westpac is replaced as the ultimate holding company
of the Westpac Group by an Approved Successor,
and the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms are amended
to enable substitution of the Approved Successor
as debtor of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 and the
issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion, Holders
will be issued with Approved Successor Shares on
Conversion (rather than Ordinary Shares). In order to
be classified as an Approved Successor, the shares of
the proposed successor holding company must be
listed on an internationally recognised stock exchange
– see clause 16.2 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
(definition of “Acquisition Event”). The Approved
Successor will be obliged to use all reasonable
endeavours to obtain quotation of the Approved
Successor Shares issued under the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms on the stock exchanges on which the
other Approved Successor Shares are quoted at the
time of a Conversion – see clause 13.4 of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms.
7.6 Summary of the Offer
Management Agreement
Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers entered
into the Offer Management Agreement (“OMA”)
on 17 August 2021. Under the OMA, Westpac has
appointed Westpac Institutional Bank, ANZ Securities
Limited, Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited,
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Morgans Financial
Limited, National Australia Bank Limited, Ord Minnett
Limited and Shaw and Partners Limited as the Joint
Lead Managers and joint bookrunners for the Offer.
Under the OMA, the Joint Lead Managers agree to
conduct the Bookbuild before the Opening Date.
In this process, Syndicate Brokers and Institutional
Investors are invited to lodge bids for a number of
Notes at various margins within an indicative margin
range. Using those bids, Westpac and the Joint Lead
Managers will set the Margin and determine the total
number of Notes to be Allocated and Westpac will
determine the firm Allocations to Syndicate Brokers
and Institutional Investors. The Bookbuild will be
conducted on the terms and conditions in the OMA.
The OMA contains various representations and
warranties, and imposes various obligations on Westpac,
including representations, warranties and obligations
to ensure that this Prospectus complies with the
Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules, and to conduct
the Offer under the agreed timetable, ASX Listing Rules,
this Prospectus and all other applicable laws.
The OMA provides that Westpac will not, without the
Joint Lead Managers’ consent (not to be unreasonably
withheld or delayed), allot, agree to allot or indicate in
any way that it may or will allot or agree to allot any
hybrid debt or preference security with Tier 1 Capital
or Tier 2 Capital status in the Australian retail market
before the Issue Date, other than pursuant to the Offer
and in certain other specified circumstances.
Westpac has agreed to indemnify the Joint Lead
Managers (other than Westpac Institutional Bank)
and parties affiliated with each Joint Lead Manager
against damages, losses, costs, expenses and liabilities
in connection with the Offer, other than where these
result from any fraud, recklessness, wilful misconduct or
negligence of the indemnified parties or certain other
events.
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7.6.1 Settlement support
Each Joint Lead Manager has agreed to provide
settlement support for the number of Notes Allocated
to Syndicate Brokers under the Bookbuild. Under the
OMA, as part of that settlement support, each Joint
Lead Manager will pay to Westpac, or procure payment
to Westpac of, its JLM Broker Firm Amount under the
Bookbuild by the settlement date (14 September 2021).
Each Joint Lead Manager is only responsible for
ensuring that payment is made for Notes Allocated to
them or at their direction. Westpac Institutional Bank
need only pay, or procure payment, to Westpac of
the proportion of its JLM Broker Firm Amount, Other
Broker Firm Amount, Institutional Amount and Co-
Manager Amount that it actually receives from third
party investors.
7.6.2 Fees
Under the OMA, Westpac will pay:
• each Joint Lead Manager, a selling fee of 0.75% of
that Joint Lead Manager’s JLM Broker Firm Amount;
• Westpac Institutional Bank, a selling fee of 0.75% of
the Co-Manager Amount;
• each Joint Lead Manager whose bid into the
Bookbuild equals or exceeds a minimum threshold,
a bookrunning fee of 0.50% of that Joint Lead
Manager’s JLM Broker Firm Amount;
• to Westpac Institutional Bank, a bookrunning fee of
0.50% of the Co-Manager Amount;
• to Westpac Institutional Bank, a selling fee of 0.25%
of the Institutional Amount; and
• to Westpac Institutional Bank, an arranger fee.
Westpac Institutional Bank agrees to pay, on behalf
of Westpac, a selling fee of 0.75% of the Co-Manager
Amount to any Co-Managers (who are not affiliated
with a Joint Lead Manager), subject to receipt of
this fee from Westpac (as set out above). Westpac
Institutional Bank also agrees to pay, on behalf of
Westpac, a selling fee of 0.75% of the Other Broker
Firm Amount to Third Party Brokers and certain other
participating brokers, subject to Westpac Institutional
Bank receiving the selling fee of 0.75% of its JLM Broker
Firm Amount described in this Section 7.6.2.
Westpac may pay to Westpac Institutional Bank,
and Westpac Institutional Bank agrees to pay on
Westpac’s behalf to certain investors, a commitment
fee of up to 0.75% of the Application Payment made
by those investors. This is subject to the satisfaction of
certain conditions, including a minimum bid under the
Bookbuild and a minimum holding period in respect of
the Notes Allocated to those investors.
The Joint Lead Managers may pay fees on behalf of
Westpac to Australian financial services licensees
and their authorised representatives (“External Third
Parties”) in respect of Notes Allocated to them for
allocation to their clients. Under the OMA, the amount
of the fee payable to an External Third Party must not
exceed 0.75% (or 1.25% if the External Third Party is an
affiliate of the Joint Lead Manager or an External Third
Party approved by Westpac) of the amount which is
equal to the number of Notes which are Allocated to
that External Third Party multiplied by the Initial Face
Value. External Third Parties may in turn rebate fees
(which may not exceed 0.75% of the amount which is
equal to the number of Notes which are Allocated to
that External Third Party multiplied by the Initial Face
Value) to other External Third Parties for procuring
Applications for any Notes by their clients, among other
things.
The estimated aggregate fees payable by Westpac
to the Joint Lead Managers, Co-Managers (who are
not affiliated with a Joint Lead Manager) and the
arranger as set out above are approximately $13 million
(exclusive of GST), making certain assumptions as to
the allocation of Westpac Capital Notes 8 between
the Broker Firm Offer, Institutional Offer, Reinvestment
Offer and Securityholder Offer, as well as to the total
amount of Westpac Capital Notes 8 issued.
7.6.3 Termination
Any/each Joint Lead Manager may terminate its
obligations under the OMA on the occurrence of a
number of customary termination events, including
(among others):
• a downgrade of certain credit ratings assigned to
Westpac;
• ASIC issues a stop order in relation to the Offer;
• a supplementary prospectus is required under
section 719 of the Corporations Act;
• ASX refuses to quote the Notes on ASX;
• any person (other than a Joint Lead Manager or
Co-Manager) withdraws their consent to be named
in this Prospectus;
• certain breaches of the OMA;
• Westpac withdraws this Prospectus or the Offer;
• trading of certain ASX listed Capital Securities is
suspended for a certain period of time, or certain
ASX listed Capital Securities cease to be quoted on
ASX;
• unauthorised alterations to the Notes Deed Poll or
Westpac’s Constitution; and
• an adverse change in the financial position or
prospects of the Westpac Group.
Certain termination events will only give rise to a right
to terminate if the Joint Lead Manager has reasonable
and bona fide grounds to believe and does believe that
the event has or is likely to have a material adverse
effect on the Offer. If termination occurs, the Joint Lead
Manager who terminates (or each Joint Lead Manager
that terminates) will no longer be a lead manager
or bookrunner and will not be obliged to conduct
the Bookbuild or provide settlement support for the
Bookbuild.
Under the OMA, if one Joint Lead Manager terminates,
each other Joint Lead Manager must give notice in
writing to Westpac and each of the terminating Joint
Lead Managers stating whether it will also terminate
or whether it will assume the obligations of the
terminating Joint Lead Manager(s).
7.7 Consents
Each Westpac Director has given, and not withdrawn,
their consent to the lodgement of this Prospectus with
ASIC.
Each of the parties (referred to as “Consenting
Parties”), who are named in this Section 7.7:
• has not made any statement in this Prospectus or
any statement on which a statement made in this
Prospectus is based other than as specified in the
fourth bullet point in this Section 7.7;
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• to the maximum extent permitted by law, expressly
disclaims and takes no responsibility for any
statements or omissions from this Prospectus, other
than the reference to its name and/or statement or
report included in this Prospectus with the consent
of that Consenting Party;
• has given and has not, before the lodgement of this
Prospectus with ASIC, withdrawn its written consent
to be named in this Prospectus in the form and
context in which it is named; and
• in the case of Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills
Pty Limited, has given and has not, before the
lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC withdrawn
its written consent to the inclusion of Section 6
in the form and context in which it appears in this
Prospectus.
RoleConsenting Parties
ArrangerWestpac Institutional Bank
Joint Lead
Managers
Westpac Institutional Bank
ANZ Securities Limited
Citigroup Global Markets
Australia Pty Limited
Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
Morgans Financial Limited
National Australia Bank
Limited
Ord Minnett Limited
Shaw and Partners Limited
Co-ManagersBell Potter Securities
Limited
Crestone Wealth
Management Limited
Australian legal
adviser to the
Offer, including the
Reinvestment Offer
Allens
Australian tax
adviser to the
Offer, including the
Reinvestment Offer
Greenwoods & Herbert
Smith Freehills Pty Limited
AuditorPricewaterhouseCoopers
Accounting adviserPricewaterhouseCoopers
Securities Limited
RegistrarLink Market Services Limited
7.8 Interests of advisers
Westpac Institutional Bank has acted as arranger
and a Joint Lead Manager, in respect of which it will
receive the fees set out in Section 7.6.2. The remaining
Joint Lead Managers and Co-Managers (who are not
affiliated with a Joint Lead Manager) will receive fees,
as also set out in Section 7.6.2.
The Joint Lead Managers and Co-Managers are full
service securities firms and they, along with their
respective affiliates, are engaged in various activities,
including securities trading, investment management,
financing and brokerage activities and financial
planning and benefits counselling for both companies
and individuals. In the ordinary course of these
activities, the Joint Lead Managers, Co-Managers and
their respective affiliates may trade or provide advice
in relation to the securities of Westpac and its related
bodies corporate, and may receive customary fees or
commissions for so doing. The Joint Lead Managers
and Co-Managers have represented to Westpac that
they will manage any conflicts in connection with
their role as Joint Lead Managers or Co-Managers in
compliance with their legal obligations.
Allens is acting as Australian legal adviser (other than
in relation to taxation) to Westpac in relation to the
Offer, including the Reinvestment Offer. In respect of
this work, Westpac estimates that it will pay to Allens
approximately $400,000 (excluding disbursements and
GST). Further amounts in relation to the Offer, including
the Reinvestment Offer, may be paid to Allens under its
normal time-based charges.
Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills Pty Limited is
acting as Australian tax adviser to Westpac in relation
to the Offer, including the Reinvestment Offer. In
respect of this work, Westpac estimates that it will pay
to Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills Pty Limited
approximately $95,000 (excluding disbursements and
GST). Further amounts in relation to the Offer, including
the Reinvestment Offer, may be paid to Greenwoods &
Herbert Smith Freehills Pty Limited under its normal
time-based charges.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Securities Limited is
acting as accounting adviser to Westpac. Westpac
estimates that it will pay to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Securities Limited approximately $80,000 (excluding
disbursements and GST). Further amounts in relation
to the Offer may be paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Securities Limited under its normal time-based charges.
Other than as set out in this Prospectus:
• no person named in this Prospectus as performing a
function in a professional, advisory or other capacity
in connection with the preparation or distribution of
this Prospectus; and
• no promoter or underwriter of the Offer of the
Notes or financial services licensee named in this
Prospectus as a financial services licensee involved
in the Offer,
holds at the date of this Prospectus, or has held in the
two years before that date, an interest in:
• the formation or promotion of Westpac;
• the Offer; or
• any property acquired or proposed to be acquired
by Westpac in connection with its formation or
promotion or with the Offer.
Other than as set out in this Prospectus, no such
person has been paid or agreed to be paid any amount,
nor has any benefit been given or agreed to be given
to any such persons for services provided by them,
in connection with the formation or promotion of
Westpac or with the Offer.
7.9 Interests of Westpac
Directors
The Westpac Directors and their associates may
acquire Notes offered under this Prospectus subject to
the ASX Listing Rules, including any waivers described
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in Section 7.11. Details of the Westpac Directors’
holdings of Ordinary Shares and other securities of
Westpac are disclosed to, and available from, ASX at
asx.com.au.
Non-executive Westpac Directors are remunerated for
their services from the maximum aggregate amount
approved by shareholders for this purpose. Westpac
shareholders approved the current limit ($4.5 million
in aggregate) at Westpac’s 2008 Annual General
Meeting. Westpac Board and Board Committee fees are
reviewed annually. Separate fees may also be paid for
additional responsibilities that may arise on an ad hoc
basis. Proposed Non-executive Westpac Directors will
be paid out of the same fee pool commensurate with
other Non-executive Westpac Directors. Details of the
remuneration paid to Westpac Directors by Westpac
for financial year 2020 are set out in the Remuneration
Report in Westpac’s 2020 Annual Report. Westpac’s
2020 Annual Report can be accessed as described in
Section 7.2.2.
Other than as set out in this Section 7.9, no Westpac
Director or proposed Westpac Director holds, at the
date of this Prospectus, or has held in the two years
before that date, an interest in:
• the formation or promotion of Westpac;
• the Offer; or
• any property acquired or proposed to be acquired
by Westpac in connection with its formation or
promotion or with the Offer.
Other than as set out in this Section 7.9, no Westpac
Director or proposed Westpac Director has been paid
or agreed to be paid any amount (whether in cash
or in shares or otherwise), nor has any benefit been
given or agreed to be given to any Westpac Director or
proposed Westpac Director to induce them to become
or qualify them as a Westpac Director, or for services
provided by them in connection with the formation or
promotion of Westpac or with the Offer.
7.10 Contingent liabilities
Amongst other matters, contingent liabilities exist in
respect of actual and potential claims and proceedings.
An assessment of Westpac’s likely loss has been made
on a case-by-case basis for the purposes of Westpac’s
financial statements for the half year ended 31 March
2021. Specific provisions have been made where
appropriate. Refer to Note 14 of Westpac’s financial
statements in the 2021 interim financial report, for
further details (these financial statements can be
accessed as described in Section 7.2.2).
7.11 ASX waivers and approvals
Westpac has received the following ASX waivers
or confirmations in relation to the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms and the Offer:
• ASX Listing Rules 3.20.2 and 3.20.5 will not apply
upon the occurrence of a Capital Trigger Event or
Non-Viability Event;
• ASX Listing Rule 10.11 has been waived to the extent
necessary to permit the Westpac Directors and their
associates to participate in the Offer and be issued
Notes without shareholder approval on the following
conditions:
–the number of Notes which may be issued
to Westpac Directors and their associates
collectively is no more than 0.2% of the total
number of Notes issued under the Offer, and the
participation of the Westpac Directors and their
associates in the Offer is on the same terms and
conditions as applicable to other subscribers for
Notes;
–Westpac releases the terms of the waiver to the
market when the Offer is announced; and
–when the Notes are issued, Westpac announces
to the market the total number of Notes issued
to the Westpac Directors and their associates in
aggregate;
• the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms are appropriate
and equitable for the purposes of ASX Listing
Rule 6.1;
• the Notes are classified as “equity securities” for the
purposes of the ASX Listing Rules;
• ASX Listing Rule 6.12 does not apply to the terms
of issue of the Notes which provide for their
Conversion, write-off, Redemption or Transfer;
• for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.1, the
maximum number of Ordinary Shares into which
the Notes can be Converted should be calculated in
accordance with ASX Listing Rule 7.1B.1(e);
• the issue of Ordinary Shares on Conversion of the
Notes will be within Exception 9 of ASX Listing
Rule 7.2 and will not be subject to ASX Listing Rule
7.1; and
• a confirmation that the timetable for the Offer is
acceptable.
Westpac has also received the following ASX
confirmations in relation to Westpac Capital Notes 4
and the Reinvestment Offer:
• that the amendments to the Westpac Capital Notes
4 Terms as described in Section 3.6.1 are appropriate
and equitable for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule
6.1;
• that ASX has no objection to the amendments to
the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms as described in
Section 3.6.1 for the purposes of Listing Rule 15.1.2;
• that the First Pro-Rata Westpac Capital Notes 4
Distribution and Second Pro-Rata Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Distribution are permitted under ASX
Listing Rule 6.10; and
• that the timetable for the Reinvestment Offer is
acceptable.
7.12 Future design and
distribution obligations
In April 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Design
and Distribution Obligations and Product Intervention
Powers) Act 2019 (Cth) was enacted. It introduced
new design and distribution obligations on issuers
and distributors of certain financial products offered
to retail investors, including Additional Tier 1 Capital
securities and grants product intervention powers to
ASIC if it believes significant consumer detriment may
occur.
As the product design and distribution obligations
do not come into force until 5 October 2021, they do
not apply to the Offer and do not apply to secondary
market trading in the Notes.
The product design and distribution obligations
require issuers to prepare and make publicly available
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a ‘target market determination’ (“TMD”), which aims
to ensure that financial products for the retail market
are sold to investors in the TMD. Issuers must then take
reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the TMD
by distributors and are subject to ongoing obligations
to review the TMD. Distributors must not distribute a
product to retail investors unless it has a TMD and must
also take reasonable steps to ensure their distribution
is consistent with the TMD. ASIC released regulatory
guidance in respect of the design and distribution
obligations on 11 December 2020.
The new legislation also gives ASIC a significant,
proactive power to issue a product intervention order
if it believes that a financial product has resulted in or
will, or is likely to, result in significant detriment to retail
clients or customers. It is uncertain whether ASIC would
perceive significant consumer detriment in relation
to the Notes or similar securities. ASIC is required to
undertake a consultation process before it makes a
product intervention order.
The impact of these new obligations and powers on
instruments like Westpac Capital Notes 8 remains
untested, however there is a risk that they may
adversely impact the issue, distribution and refinancing
(via similar instruments) of these types of financial
products in the future. These changes may also
affect the liquidity of funding instruments (including
Additional Tier 1 Capital securities such as Westpac
Capital Notes 8), if they lead to a material reduction in
future issuance volumes or secondary market trading
activity by investors (see Section 5.1.5).
7.13 Foreign selling restrictions
7.13.1 Other foreign jurisdictions
The distribution of this Prospectus (including an
electronic copy) in jurisdictions outside Australia may
be restricted by law. If you come into possession of
this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia, then
you should seek advice on, and observe, any such
restrictions. If you fail to comply with such restrictions,
that failure may constitute a violation of applicable
securities laws. This Prospectus does not constitute an
offer in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to
whom, it would not be lawful to make such an offer. No
action has been taken to register or qualify Notes or the
Offer or to otherwise permit a public offering of Notes
in any jurisdiction outside Australia.
7.13.2 United States
The Notes have not been and will not be registered
under the US Securities Act or the securities laws of
any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and
may not be offered, sold, delivered or transferred in
the United States or to, or for the account or benefit
of, any US Person. Neither this Prospectus nor any
online Reinvestment Application or Securityholder
Application, or other materials relating to the Offer may
be distributed in the United States.
Each of the Joint Lead Managers has agreed that it
will not offer, sell, deliver or transfer the Notes within
the United States or to, or for the account or benefit
of, US Persons (i) as part of their distribution at any
time or (ii) otherwise until 40 days after the later of
the commencement of the Offer and the Issue Date
(the “Distribution Compliance Period”), and it will have
sent to each dealer, distributor or other relevant parties
to which Notes are Allocated during the Distribution
Compliance Period a confirmation or other notice
setting forth the restrictions on offers, sales, deliveries
and transfers of the Notes within the United States or
to, or for the account or benefit of, US Persons.
In addition, until 40 days after the commencement of
the Offer, an offer or sale of Notes within the United
States by any dealer that is not participating in the
Offer may violate the registration requirements of the
US Securities Act.
Each of the Joint Lead Managers has agreed that (i)
neither it, its affiliates nor any persons acting on its
or their behalf have engaged or will engage in any
directed selling efforts within the meaning of Rule 902
under the US Securities Act with respect to the Notes,
and it and they have complied with and will comply
with the offering restrictions requirement of Regulation
S under the US Securities Act and (ii) it has not entered
and will not enter into any contractual arrangement
with any person with respect to the distribution of the
Notes, unless such person has agreed in writing that all
offers and sales of the Notes prior to the expiration of
the Distribution Compliance Period shall be made only
in accordance with the OMA and Regulation S under
the US Securities Act.
7.13.3 New Zealand
This Prospectus has not been and will not be registered
in New Zealand, and no advertisement or offering
material relating to the Notes may be distributed in
New Zealand. Notes may not be offered or sold directly
or indirectly in New Zealand, other than to a “wholesale
investor” as that term is defined in clause 3(2) of
Schedule 1 to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 of
New Zealand (“FCMA”), being:
• a person who is:
(1) an “investment business”;
(2) “large”; or
(3) a “government agency”,
in each case as defined in Schedule 1 to the FMCA; or
• a person who meets the “investment activity
criteria” specified in clause 38 of Schedule 1 to the
FMCA.
7.14 Acknowledgment and
privacy statement
By completing and submitting an Application Form
you:
• acknowledge having personally received a copy
of the full Prospectus (and any supplementary or
replacement document) and Application Form and
declare that you have read them all in full;
• acknowledge that the information contained in this
Prospectus (and any supplementary or replacement
document) is not financial product or investment
advice or a recommendation that Westpac Capital
Notes 8 are suitable for you, and has been prepared
without taking into account your investment
objectives, financial situation or particular needs;
• acknowledge that Westpac Capital Notes 8 are
not deposit liabilities or protected accounts of
Westpac for the purposes of the Banking Act
or Financial Claims Scheme, are not subject to
the depositor protection provisions of Australian
banking legislation (including the Australian
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Government guarantee of certain bank deposits),
and are not guaranteed or insured by the Australian
government, or any government agency or
compensation scheme of Australia or any other
jurisdiction;
• acknowledge that an investment in Westpac Capital
Notes 8 is subject to investment risk, including
possible delays in payment and loss of income and
principal invested, and that neither Westpac nor
any member of the Westpac Group guarantees
the capital value or performance of Notes or any
particular rate of return;
• acknowledge that investments in Westpac Capital
Notes 8 are an investment in Westpac and may be
affected by the ongoing performance and financial
position and solvency of Westpac;
• agree to be registered as a Holder of Westpac
Capital Notes 8 and to be bound by the terms of the
Offer, this Prospectus, the Westpac Capital Notes 8
Terms and the Notes Deed Poll;
• agree to become a member of Westpac and to be
bound by the terms of Westpac’s Constitution, if
issued Ordinary Shares on Conversion;
• declare that each Applicant, if a natural person, is
over 18 years of age;
• declare that you are an Australian resident;
• represent and warrant that you are not acting for
the account or benefit of any person to whom
it would not be lawful to make the Offer under
applicable securities laws;
• represent and warrant that you are not in a
jurisdiction in which it would not be lawful for the
Offer to be made to you, and that you are not in the
United States and you are not a US Person (and not
acting for the account or benefit of a US Person),
and you will not offer, sell, deliver or transfer
Westpac Capital Notes 8 in the United States or to,
or for the account or benefit of, any US Person;
• acknowledge and declare that you consent to the
use and disclosure of your personal information by
Westpac and members of the Westpac Group (and
their agents, including the Registrar, on Westpac’s
behalf) in the manner set out in this Section 7.14 of
the Prospectus;
• authorise Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers
and their respective officers or agents to do
anything on your behalf necessary for Westpac
Capital Notes 8 to be Allocated to you, including
acting on instructions received by the Registrar
upon using the contact details provided on your
Application Form;
• acknowledge that once you submit an Application
Form you may not modify or withdraw it subject to
applicable law;
• declare that all details and statements on your
Application Form are complete and accurate;
• apply for the number of Westpac Capital Notes
8 in the Australian dollar amount shown on your
Application Form and agree to be issued such
number of Westpac Capital Notes 8 or a lesser
number (or no Westpac Capital Notes 8 at all), as
described in this Prospectus; and
• acknowledge that Westpac reserves the right not to
accept an Application from any Applicant, including
where an Application Form and/or Application
Payment is not properly completed or submitted by
the Closing Date for the Offer.
Westpac is required to collect certain information about
Holders under company and tax law. Applicants will
be asked to provide personal information to Westpac
(directly or via its agents, including the Registrar). You
acknowledge that the personal information submitted
as part of your Application Form or in other forms
and otherwise provided to Westpac (directly or via its
agents, including the Registrar) will be collected, used
and disclosed by Westpac (and its agents, including the
Registrar) in order to process your Application, service
your needs as a Holder (and following Conversion, if
applicable, your holding of Ordinary Shares), provide
facilities and services that you request, carry out
appropriate administration, send you information about
the products and services of members of the Westpac
Group, including future offers of securities and as
otherwise required or authorised by law (including,
without limitation, any law relating to taxation, money
laundering or counter-terrorism).
Such disclosure may include disclosure to third parties
including other members of the Westpac Group and
to Westpac’s agents, service providers, auditors and
advisers. Such disclosure may also include disclosure to
domestic and overseas regulators or other government
agencies (including ASIC and the ATO), stock
exchanges, and the public by way of public registers
maintained by regulators or other bodies. Some of
these recipients may be located outside Australia
where your personal information may not receive the
same level of protection as afforded under Australian
law. You acknowledge that if you do not provide the
personal information required by your Application Form
or other forms, it might not be possible to process your
Application, administer your securityholding and/or
send you information about the products and services
of members of the Westpac Group, including future
offers of securities.
If you do not wish to receive information about the
products and services of members of the Westpac
Group, including future offers of securities, please
contact the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Information Line
(Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 7.30pm, Sydney time)
on 1300 660 106 (in Australia) and +61 1300 660 106
(outside Australia) and request that Westpac does not
send you marketing material.
Westpac’s privacy policy is available on Westpac’s
website at westpac.com.au/privacy and contains
information about how you may access and seek
correction of the personal information that Westpac
holds about you, how you may complain about a
breach of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) by Westpac and
how Westpac will deal with such a complaint.
7.15 Governing law
This Prospectus and the contracts that arise from the
acceptance of Applications are governed by the laws
applicable in New South Wales, Australia and each
Applicant submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
courts of New South Wales, Australia.
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SECTION 8
This Section sets out:
8.1 The Offer
8.2 Applying for Westpac Capital Notes 8
8.3 Allocation and Allotment
8.4 ASX quotation, trading and Holding Statements
8.5 Holding information
8.6 Enquiries
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
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8.1 The Offer
The Offer is for the issue of Notes at the Issue Price of
$100 each to raise approximately $1.0 billion, with the
ability to raise more or less.
The Offer consists of:
• a Reinvestment Offer – to Eligible Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Holders;
• a Securityholder Offer – to Eligible Securityholders;
• a Broker Firm Offer – to Australian resident clients
of the Syndicate Brokers; and
• an Institutional Offer – to Institutional Investors
invited by Westpac Institutional Bank to bid for any
Notes in the Bookbuild.
Westpac will give priority to Applications received
under the Reinvestment Offer (including Applications
made through Syndicate Brokers) when Allocating the
Westpac Capital Notes 8. This priority will not extend to
Applications for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8 by
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders.
There is no general public offer of the Notes. However,
Westpac reserves the right to accept Applications from
other persons at its discretion.
Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers may, in their
absolute discretion, close the Offer early or extend
the Offer Period without notice. Westpac may also
withdraw the Offer at any time before Notes are issued.
Accordingly, if you wish to apply for any Notes, you
are encouraged to do so as soon as possible after the
Opening Date.
No action has been taken to register or qualify Notes
or otherwise permit a public offer of the Notes in any
jurisdiction outside Australia. See Section 7.13 which
details selling restrictions applicable to the Offer.
Applications must be for a minimum of 50 Notes
($5,000). If your Application is for more than 50 Notes,
then you must apply in multiples of 10 Notes ($1,000)
thereafter. For further details about how this applies
to the Reinvestment Offer, please see Section 8.2.1.
Please also see Section 3 for further details about the
Reinvestment Offer.
8.2 Applying for Westpac Capital Notes 8
8.2.1 Reinvestment Offer
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders may apply for Notes by following the Reinvestment Application
instructions via the Offer website at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8 after the Offer opens on
25 August 2021. The Prospectus will only be available via the Offer website. No physical Prospectuses are being
printed or distributed.
Who may apply• Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders, being registered holders of Westpac
Capital Notes 4 who are shown on the Register at 7.00pm Sydney time on
10 August 2021 as having an address in Australia.
When to apply• Applications will only be accepted during the Offer Period which is expected to
open on 25 August 2021.
• The Closing Date for the Reinvestment Offer is expected to be 6.00pm (Sydney
time) on 9 September 2021.
• Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders who are clients of a Syndicate Broker
should seek instructions from their Syndicate Broker or controlling participant as
to how to participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
How to apply online• Complete the online Reinvestment Application, including applying for additional
Notes, after the Offer opens by following two steps:
1. Go to westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8 and click on Reinvestment
Application. Follow the instructions to confirm the amount of Westpac Capital
Notes 4 you would like to reinvest in Westpac Capital Notes 8. You will need
your Westpac Capital Notes 4 SRN, HIN or Unique Application Number (UAN),
and the postcode of your relevant holding.
• If you apply to reinvest all of your Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4,
then you may apply for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8. If you apply for
additional Westpac Capital Notes 8 you will be provided with the Biller Code
and your BPAY®
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reference number to enable payment for any additional
Westpac Capital Notes 8 by BPAY®.
2. Make your Application Payment via BPAY®: Application Payments, which are
only required for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8, must be made by BPAY®
(online or telephone) with the Biller Code and your BPAY® reference number.
Note:
1. Registered to BPAY Pty Limited ABN 69 079 137 518.
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How to apply online
(continued)
• If you apply to reinvest Westpac Capital Notes 4 in Westpac Capital Notes 8,
no payment is required as the transfer proceeds of your Participating Westpac
Capital Notes 4 will be automatically reinvested in Westpac Capital Notes 8.
• If you apply for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8, your Application
Payment amount must equal to the number of additional Westpac Capital
Notes 8 that you wish to apply for multiplied by the Initial Face Value (e.g. 50
Westpac Capital Notes 8 x $100 = $5,000). Your Application Payment must
be made by the Closing Date, which is expected to be 6.00pm (Sydney time)
on 9 September 2021.
• BPAY®: Check your daily transaction limit with your financial institution and ask
about their BPAY® closing times to ensure your Application Payment is made
by the Closing Date, otherwise your Application for additional Westpac Capital
Notes 8 will not be accepted.
• BPAY® payments must be made from an Australian dollar bank account of
an Australian financial institution. Payments by cash or cheque will not be
accepted.
• Contact your financial institution if you have any questions on making a BPAY®
payment.
Minimum Application
amount
• There is no minimum number of Westpac Capital Notes 4 that you must hold to
be able to participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
• You may apply to reinvest all or some of your Westpac Capital Notes 4
in Westpac Capital Notes 8, except that, if you wish to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer and:
–you own 50 Westpac Capital Notes 4 or fewer, you must apply to reinvest all
of your Westpac Capital Notes 4; or
–you own more than 50 Westpac Capital Notes 4, you must apply to reinvest a
minimum of 50 Westpac Capital Notes 4 ($5,000).
• If you apply to reinvest all of your Westpac Capital Notes 4, you may also apply
for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8. Your application for additional Westpac
Capital Notes 8 must be for a minimum of 50 additional Westpac Capital Notes 8
($5,000), and thereafter in multiples of 10 Westpac Capital Notes 8 ($1,000) (over
and above your Application for reinvestment).
• If you apply to reinvest some of your Westpac Capital Notes 4, the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 not reinvested will be dealt with as explained in Section 3.3.
If you apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer, you are taken to agree to a holding lock being placed on
those Westpac Capital Notes 4 elected for reinvestment, pending completion of the Reinvestment Offer. If on the
Closing Date you hold less Westpac Capital Notes 4 than you elected to reinvest, your Reinvestment Application
will be for the number of Westpac Capital Notes 4 registered in your name on the Closing Date.
8.2.2 Securityholder Offer
Eligible Securityholders may apply for Notes by following the Securityholder Application instructions via the
Offer website at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8 after the Offer opens on 25 August 2021. The Prospectus
will only be available via the Offer website. No physical Prospectuses are being printed or distributed.
Payments must be made by BPAY®. Cash or cheque payments will not be accepted.
Who may apply• Eligible Securityholders, being registered holders of Ordinary Shares, Westpac
Capital Notes 2, Westpac Capital Notes 5, Westpac Capital Notes 6 and/or
Westpac Capital Notes 7 who are shown on the Register at 7.00pm Sydney time
on 10 August 2021 as having an address in Australia.
When to apply• Applications will only be accepted during the Offer Period which is expected to
open on 25 August 2021.
• The Closing Date for the Securityholder Offer is expected to be 6.00pm (Sydney
time) on 9 September 2021.
• Application Payments must be made by BPAY® by the Closing Date.
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How to apply online• Apply for Notes online after the Offer opens by completing two steps:
1. Obtain your BPAY® payment details online: Go to
westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8 and click on Securityholder Application.
Follow the instructions to obtain the Biller Code and your BPAY® reference
number. You will need your SRN, HIN or Unique Application Number (UAN),
and the postcode of your relevant holding.
2. Make your Application Payment via BPAY®: Application Payments must be
made by BPAY® (online or telephone) with the Biller Code and your BPAY®
reference number.
Your Application Payment amount must equal to the number of Notes that you
wish to apply for multiplied by the Initial Face Value (e.g. 50 Notes x $100 =
$5,000). Your Application Payment must be made by the Closing Date, which
is expected to be 6.00pm (Sydney time) on 9 September 2021.
• BPAY®: Check your daily transaction limit with your financial institution and ask
about their BPAY® closing times to ensure your Application Payment is made by
the Closing Date, otherwise your Application will not be accepted.
BPAY® payments must be made from an Australian dollar bank account of an
Australian financial institution. Payments by cash or cheque will not be accepted.
• Contact your financial institution if you have any questions on making a BPAY®
payment.
Minimum Application
amount
• Applications must be for a minimum of 50 Notes ($5,000).
• If your Application is for more than 50 Notes, you must apply in multiples of 10
Notes ($1,000) thereafter.
8.2.3 Broker Firm Offer
Who may apply• Australian resident clients of the Syndicate Brokers, including clients who are
also Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders and are applying under the
Reinvestment Offer.
When to apply• A completed Application Form and Application Payment must be received by
your Syndicate Broker in sufficient time for them to process your Application
on your behalf by the Closing Date, expected to be 6.00pm (Sydney time) on
9 September 2021.
• You must contact your Syndicate Broker directly for instructions on how to
participate in the Broker Firm Offer.
How to apply• Contact your Syndicate Broker for instructions on how to apply generally.
Minimum Application
amount
• Applications must be for a minimum of 50 Notes ($5,000).
• If your Application is for more than 50 Notes, you must apply in multiples of 10
Notes ($1,000) thereafter.
• If you are an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder who is also a client of a
Syndicate Broker, the minimum Application amount requirements applicable to
the Reinvestment Offer apply (see Section 8.2.1).
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8.2.4 Brokerage, stamp duty and other
ongoing fees and costs
No brokerage or stamp duty is payable to Westpac on
your Application. You may have to pay brokerage on
any later sale of your Notes on ASX after Notes have
been quoted on ASX.
You will not be required to pay any ongoing fees or
other costs following the issue of the Notes. The costs
of carrying out the Offer and maintaining an ASX listing
for the Notes will be paid by Westpac.
8.2.5 Refunds and interest
All Application Payments received by the Registrar
before the Notes are issued will be held by Westpac in
a non-interest bearing bank account established solely
for the purpose of depositing Application Payments
received.
If you are not Allocated any Notes or you are Allocated
fewer Notes than the number that you applied for as
a result of a scaleback, all or some of your Application
Payment (as applicable) will be returned to you
(without interest) as soon as possible after the Issue
Date.
If you are an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
and you have applied for additional Westpac Capital
Notes 8 under the Reinvestment Offer and your
Application for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8 is
scaled back, you will have the applicable part of your
Application Payment refunded to you (without interest)
as soon as possible after the Issue Date.
If the Offer does not proceed for any reason, Applicants
(including Applicants for additional Westpac Capital
Notes 8 under the Reinvestment Offer) will have their
Application Payments refunded to them (without
interest) as soon as practicable.
Please refer to Section 3.6.4 for further information
about what happens if you have elected to apply to
reinvest all or some of your Westpac Capital Notes 4
under the Reinvestment Offer and the Offer does not
proceed.
8.3 Allocation and Allotment
8.3.1 Allocation and scaleback
Allocations for any Westpac Capital Notes 8 applied for
under the Reinvestment Offer, including any additional
Westpac Capital Notes 8, and any Allocation under the
Securityholder Offer will be determined by Westpac at
the close of the Offer. Westpac may consult with the
Joint Lead Managers in determining such Allocation.
Allocations and any scaleback will be announced
on ASX on or before the day the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 commence trading, which is expected to be
16 September 2021.
There is no guaranteed Allocation under the Offer, but
Westpac will give priority to Applications received
under the Reinvestment Offer, including Applications
from Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders received
through Syndicate Brokers under the Broker Firm
Offer. This priority will not extend to Applications for
additional Westpac Capital Notes 8 by Eligible Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Holders.
Westpac reserves the right not to accept Applications
from any Applicant and Westpac and the Joint
Lead Managers reserve the right to Allocate any
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder or Eligible
Securityholder a lesser number of Westpac Capital
Notes 8 than applied for, including less than the
minimum Application of 50 Westpac Capital Notes 8
($5,000). Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers also
reserve the right to scale back Applications and to
treat Applications in excess of $250,000 as part of the
Institutional Offer.
If you are an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder
and you apply for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8,
your Application for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8
may be scaled back if there is excess demand for the
Offer.
The Allocations for Joint Lead Managers (and their
affiliated retail brokers), Co-Managers and Institutional
Investors will be determined under the Bookbuild –
see Section 7.6. Westpac has the right to nominate
the persons to whom Notes were or will be Allocated,
including in respect of firm Allocations to Syndicate
Brokers and Institutional Investors under the Bookbuild.
Allocations to Broker Firm Applicants by a Syndicate
Broker are at the discretion of that Syndicate Broker.
Westpac also reserves the right not to issue any Notes.
In this instance no Applicants will receive an Allocation.
8.3.2 Allotment
Westpac intends to issue and Allot approximately
10 million Notes at an Issue Price of $100 each, to raise
approximately $1.0 billion with the ability to raise more
or less.
Westpac will not Allot any Notes until it has been
granted approval for the Notes to be quoted on ASX
and all proceeds from accepted Applications have been
received by Westpac. Subject to approval for quotation
being granted, Westpac intends to Allot the Notes
on 15 September 2021. Westpac and the Joint Lead
Managers may, in their absolute discretion, close the
Offer early or extend the Offer Period without notice.
Westpac may also withdraw the Offer at any time
before Notes are issued.
8.4 ASX quotation, trading and
Holding Statements
8.4.1 ASX quotation
Westpac will apply for the Notes to be quoted on ASX.
Quotation is not guaranteed. If ASX does not grant
permission for the Notes to be quoted, then the Notes
will not be issued and Application Payments will be
refunded (without interest) to Applicants as soon as
possible.
It is expected that the Notes will trade on ASX under
the code WBCPK.
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SECTION 8 Applying for Westpac Capital Notes 8
8.4.2 Trading
It is expected that the Notes will begin trading on ASX
on a normal settlement basis on 16 September 2021.
You are responsible for confirming your Allocation
before trading Notes to avoid the risk of selling Notes
you do not own. If you sell your Notes before you
receive confirmation of your Allocation, you do so at
your own risk.
If you are a Broker Firm Applicant (including an
Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder reinvesting in
Westpac Capital Notes 8 through a Syndicate Broker),
you should contact your Syndicate Broker to find
out your Allocation prior to receiving your Holding
Statement. If you have applied under the Reinvestment
Offer or the Securityholder Offer, you should call the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Information Line (Monday
to Friday, 8.30am to 7.30pm, Sydney time) on 1300
660 106 (in Australia) and +61 1300 660 106 (outside
Australia).
8.4.3 Holding Statements
Westpac expects Holding Statements will be
dispatched to successful Applicants on or by
17 September 2021. Westpac will apply for the Notes
to participate in CHESS. Westpac does not intend to
quote the Notes on any securities exchange apart from
ASX. No certificates will be issued for the Notes.
8.5 Holding information
Applicants issued with Notes under the Offer will be
sent a new investor pack shortly after the Issue Date. In
addition to a Holding Statement, this pack will contain
important information relating to your holding of
Westpac Capital Notes 8.
8.5.1 Provision of bank account details
for Distributions and other
payments
Westpac will direct credit payment of Distributions,
repayment of Face Value and other amounts relating
to the Notes into an Australian dollar account of a
financial institution nominated by you. Westpac will not
pay Distributions on the Notes or other payments by
cheque.
As part of the new investor pack for the Notes, you will
have the opportunity to provide or update your bank
account details. Please provide these account details to
the Registrar as soon as possible.
If your Notes are issued under an existing holding
number with Westpac, your current elections, including
bank account details, will apply to the Notes unless you
advise the Registrar otherwise.
If the payment of any money to your account does not
complete for any reason, Westpac will send a notice
to the postal address or email address most recently
notified by you advising of the uncompleted payment.
In that case, the amount of the uncompleted payment
will be held as a deposit in a non-interest bearing
account until one of the following occurs:
• you nominate a suitable Australian dollar account
maintained in Australia with a financial institution to
which the payment may be credited; or
• Westpac is entitled or obliged to deal with the
amount in accordance with the law relating to
unclaimed moneys.
No interest is payable in respect of any delay in
payment.
8.5.2 Provision of Tax File Number or
Australian Business Number
The Registrar will invite Holders to quote or update
their TFN, ABN or both. A Holder may, but is not
required to, quote their TFN or ABN. If a Holder does
not quote a TFN (or in certain circumstances an ABN)
or proof of exemption, Westpac will be required to
withhold Australian taxation at the maximum marginal
tax rate plus the Medicare levy (currently 47% of the
unfranked amount) from any Distribution payable
on Notes which is not fully franked and remit the
amount withheld to the ATO. You should also read the
information about Australian tax consequences for
Holders in Section 6.
If your Notes are issued under an existing holding
number with Westpac, your current elections, including
TFN or ABN details, will apply to the Notes unless you
advise the Registrar otherwise.
8.6 Enquiries
If you have any questions on how to apply for Notes,
you should contact the Westpac Capital Notes 8
Information Line (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to
7.30pm, Sydney time) on 1300 660 106 (in Australia)
and +61 1300 660 106 (outside Australia).
If you are unclear in relation to any matter or are
uncertain if the Notes are a suitable investment for
you, you should consult your financial adviser or other
professional adviser.
If you are a Broker Firm Applicant and you are in any
doubt about what action you should take, you should
contact your Syndicate Broker.
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Glossary
APPENDIX A
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Defined terms in this glossary and in clause 16.2 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms are used throughout this
Prospectus and any Application Forms.
ABNAustralian Business Number
Acquisition Eventoccurs when:
• a takeover bid is made and certain conditions are satisfied; or
• a court orders one or more meetings to be convened to approve a scheme of
arrangement and certain conditions are satisfied
An Acquisition Event does not occur upon the proposed replacement of Westpac
as the ultimate holding company of the Westpac Group if certain conditions
are met
Acquisition Event
Conversion Date
has the meaning set out in clause 5.9(a)(iii) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Additional Tier 1 Capitalhas the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
ADIan Authorised Deposit-taking Institution under the Banking Act
AFSLAustralian Financial Services Licence
Allocationthe number of Notes allocated under the Offer to:
• Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders and Eligible Securityholders at the
end of the Offer Period; and
• Syndicate Brokers and Institutional Investors under the Bookbuild
Allocate, Allocated and Allocating have the corresponding meaning
Allotmentthe issue of Notes to Applicants on the Issue Date under their Allocation
Allotted and Allot have the corresponding meaning
Alternative BBSW Ratea rate other than the 3 month BBSW Rate, that is, in Westpac’s opinion, generally
accepted in the Australian market as the successor to the 3 month BBSW Rate, or
if there is no such rate:
• a reference rate that is, in Westpac’s opinion, appropriate to floating rate debt
securities of a tenor and interest period most comparable to Westpac Capital
Notes 8; or
• such other reference rate as Westpac considers appropriate having regard to
available comparable indices
For the full definition, see clause 3.1 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
AML/CTFanti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Applicanta person who submits an Application in accordance with this Prospectus
Applicationa valid application made under this Prospectus to apply for a specified number of
Notes through a completed Application Form in accordance with this Prospectus
and the Application Form
Application Formmeans each of the following application forms attached to, or accompanying this
Prospectus:
• an electronic form upon which an Application for Westpac Capital Notes 8
may be made and includes an online Reinvestment Application and online
Securityholder Application; and
• an application form which Syndicate Brokers may require Broker Firm
Applicants under the Broker Firm Offer to complete
Application Paymentthe monies payable on Application, calculated as the number of Notes applied for
multiplied by the Initial Face Value
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Approved Successora holding company that replaces, or is proposed to replace, Westpac as
the ultimate holding company of the Westpac Group and that satisfies the
requirements under paragraphs (c) to (h) of the definition of “Acquisition Event” in
clause 16.2 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Approved Successor
Share
a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Approved Successor
APRAAustralian Prudential Regulation Authority
ASICAustralian Securities and Investments Commission
ASXASX Limited (ABN 98 008 624 691) or the financial market operated by ASX
Limited, as the context requires
ASX Listing Rules the listing rules of ASX with any modification or waivers which ASX may grant to
Westpac
ASX Operating Rulesthe market operating rules of ASX as amended, varied or waived by ASX from
time to time
ATOAustralian Taxation Office
Banking ActBanking Act 1959 (Cth)
BBSW Ratehas the meaning given in clause 3.1 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
BBSW Rate Disruption
Event
occurs when in Westpac’s opinion, the 3 month BBSW Rate:
• has been discontinued or otherwise ceased to be calculated or administered; or
• is no longer generally accepted in the Australian market as a reference rate
appropriate to floating rate debt securities of a tenor and interest period
comparable to that of Westpac Capital Notes 8
BCBSBasel Committee on Banking Supervision
Bookbuildthe process conducted by the Joint Lead Managers as agents for Westpac to
determine the Margin and firm Allocations of the Notes to certain Syndicate
Brokers and Institutional Investors
Broker Firm Applicantan Australian resident client of a Syndicate Broker who applies for a broker firm
Allocation from a Syndicate Broker under the Broker Firm Offer
Broker Firm Offerthe invitation made to Australian resident clients of the Syndicate Brokers to
apply for a broker firm Allocation from the relevant Syndicate Broker under this
Prospectus
Business Daya day which is:
• a business day as defined in the ASX Listing Rules; and
• for all purposes other than any calculation in respect of a Conversion, a date on
which banks are open for general business in Sydney
Buy Backa transaction involving the acquisition by Westpac of its Ordinary Shares pursuant
to the provisions of Part 2J of the Corporations Act
Capital Conservation
Buffer
has the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
Capital Reductiona reduction in capital by Westpac of its Ordinary Shares in any way permitted by
the provisions of Part 2J of the Corporations Act
Capital SecuritiesOrdinary Shares or any equity, hybrid or subordinated debt capital security
(whether comprised of one or more instruments) issued by Westpac excluding the
Notes
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Capital Trigger Eventoccurs when:
• Westpac determines; or
• APRA notifies Westpac in writing that it believes,
that either or both the Westpac Level 1 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio or
Westpac Level 2 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (each as defined in the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms) is equal to or less than 5.125%
Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date
has the meaning set out in clause 5.2(d)(iii) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Cash Ratethe interest rate which banks pay to borrow funds from other banks in the money
market on an overnight basis
Cash Rate Targetthe RBA’s operational target for the implementation of monetary policy. A decision
to ease policy is reflected in a new lower target for the cash rate, while a decision
to tighten policy is reflected in a higher target
Change of Law• an amendment to, change in or announced prospective change (that has been
or will be introduced) in any laws or regulations under those laws affecting
taxation in Australia;
• a judicial decision interpreting, applying or clarifying laws or regulations
affecting taxation in Australia;
• an administrative pronouncement, ruling, confirmation, advice or action
(including a failure or refusal to provide a ruling) affecting taxation in Australia
that represents an official position, including a clarification of an official position
of the governmental authority or regulatory body making the administrative
pronouncement or taking any action; or
• a challenge in relation to (or in connection with) the tax treatment of the Notes
asserted or threatened in writing from a governmental authority or regulatory
body in Australia,
which amendment or change is announced or which action or clarification or
challenge occurs on or after the Issue Date and which Westpac did not expect as
at the Issue Date
CHESSClearing House Electronic Subregister System operated by ASX Settlement Pty
Limited (ABN 49 008 504 532)
Chi-XChi-X Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 129 584 667) or the financial market operated by
Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd, as the context requires
Closing Datethe last day on which Applications for the Reinvestment Offer, Securityholder
Offer and Broker Firm Offer will be accepted, expected to be 6.00pm Sydney time
on 9 September 2021
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Co-ManagersBell Potter Securities Limited, Crestone Wealth Management Limited and any
other co-managers appointed to the Offer by Westpac
Co-Manager Amountthe Allocation to any Co-Managers (who are not affiliated with a Joint Lead
Manager) multiplied by the Initial Face Value
Common Equity Tier 1
Capital or CET1
has the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
Common Equity Tier 1
Capital Ratio or CET1
Ratio
has the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
Consenting Partyeach of the consenting parties named in Section 7.7
Note:
1. Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers may, in their absolute discretion, close the Offer early or extend the Offer Period without notice. Westpac
may also withdraw the Offer at any time before the Notes are issued.
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Conversionthe conversion of all, some or in the case of a Capital Trigger Event or Non-
Viability Trigger Event only, a proportion of the Face Value of each of the, Notes
into Ordinary Shares under the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Convert and Converted have the corresponding meaning
Conversion Datethe applicable:
• Scheduled Conversion Date;
• Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date;
• Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date;
• Acquisition Event Conversion Date; or
• Optional Conversion Date
Conversion Numberhas the meaning given in clause 9.1 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Corporations ActCorporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Countercyclical Capital
Buffer
has the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
Distributioninterest on the Face Value of each Note as set out in clause 3.1 of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms
Distribution Payment
Conditions
the conditions set out in clause 3.3 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms, being:
• Westpac’s absolute discretion;
• the payment of the Distribution not resulting in a breach of Westpac’s
capital requirements (on a Level 1 basis) or of the Westpac Group’s capital
requirements (on a Level 2 basis) under the Prudential Standards as they are
applied to the Westpac Group at the time of the payment;
• the payment of the Distribution not resulting in Westpac becoming, or being
likely to become, insolvent for the purposes of the Corporations Act; and
• APRA not otherwise objecting to the payment of the Distribution
Distribution Payment
Date
has the meaning given in clause 3.5 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Distribution Periodthe period from (but excluding) the Issue Date until (and including) the first
Distribution Payment Date or thereafter from (but excluding) each Distribution
Payment Date until (and including) the next Distribution Payment Date
Distribution Ratehas the meaning given in clause 3.1 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Dividendany interim, final or special dividends payable in accordance with the Corporations
Act and Westpac’s Constitution in relation to Ordinary Shares
D-SIBDomestic Systemically Important Bank
Eligible Securityholdera registered holder of Ordinary Shares, Westpac Capital Notes 2, Westpac Capital
Notes 5, Westpac Capital Notes 6 and/or Westpac Capital Notes 7 who are shown
on the Register at 7.00pm Sydney time on 10 August 2021 as having an address
in Australia
Eligible Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Holder
a registered holder of Westpac Capital Notes 4 who are shown on the Register at
7.00pm Sydney time on 10 August 2021 as having an address in Australia
Equal Ranking Capital
Securities
has the meaning given in clause 16.2 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Face Value as applicable, either:
• the Initial Face Value; or
• the Initial Face Value reduced by the amount of Face Value per Note which has
previously been Converted in accordance with clauses 5.2 or 5.4 of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms or the rights in respect of which have been terminated in
accordance with clause 5.8 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
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APPENDIX A Glossary
FATC Asections 1471 through 1474 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (or any consolidation amendment, re-enactment or replacement of
those provisions and including any regulations or official interpretations issued,
agreements entered into or non-US laws enacted with respect to those provisions)
Final Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Distribution
the intended final distribution to be paid to a Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder
in respect of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 for the period from (but excluding)
30 September 2021 to (and including) 20 December 2021, provided such
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder is a registered holder of Westpac Capital Notes
4 at 7.00pm Sydney time on the record date for this distribution (and provided
the distribution payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms are
satisfied)
Financial Claims
Scheme
the financial claims scheme established under the Banking Act
First Pro-Rata Westpac
Capital Notes 4
Distribution
the expected distribution to be paid to a Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder in
respect of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 for the period from (but excluding) 30
June 2021 to (and including) 15 September 2021, provided such Westpac Capital
Notes 4 holder is a registered holder of Westpac Capital Notes 4 at 7.00pm
(Sydney time) on 7 September 2021 (and provided the distribution payment
conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms are satisfied)
First Scheduled
Conversion Condition
the VWAP on the 25th Business Day on which trading in Ordinary Shares took
place immediately preceding (but not including) the Scheduled Conversion Date
is greater than 56.12% of the Issue Date VWAP, as set out in clause 4.2(a)(i) of the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
FSTR ActFinancial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999 (Cth)
GSTGoods and Services Tax, as contained in the A New Tax System (Goods and
Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) and any relevant GST regulations
HINholder identification number
Holdera registered holder of Notes
Holding Statementa statement issued to Holders by the Registrar which sets out details of Notes
Allotted to them under the Offer
Ineligible Holdereither:
• a Holder who is prohibited or restricted by any applicable law or regulation in
force in Australia (including but not limited to Chapter 6 of the Corporations
Act, the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth), the Financial Sector
(Shareholdings) Act 1998 (Cth) and Part IV of the Competition and Consumer
Act 2010 (Cth)) from being offered, holding or acquiring Ordinary Shares
(provided that if the relevant prohibition or restriction only applies to the Holder
in respect of some of its Notes, it shall only be treated as an Ineligible Holder in
respect of those Notes and not in respect of the balance of its Notes); or
• a Holder whose address in the Register is a place outside Australia or who
Westpac otherwise believes may not be a resident of Australia and Westpac is
not satisfied that the laws of the Holder’s country of residence permit the offer,
holding or acquisition of Ordinary Shares to the Holder (but Westpac will not
be bound to enquire into those laws), either unconditionally or after compliance
with conditions which Westpac, in its absolute discretion, regards as acceptable
and not unduly onerous
Initial Face Value or
Issue Price
$100 per Note
Institutional Amountthe Allocation to Institutional Investors multiplied by the Initial Face Value
Institutional Investoran investor to whom offers of securities can be made without the need for a
prospectus (or other formality, other than a formality which Westpac is willing
to comply with), including in Australia persons to whom offers of securities can
be made without the need for a lodged prospectus under Chapter 6D of the
Corporations Act
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Institutional Offerthe invitation by Westpac Institutional Bank to Institutional Investors to bid for
Notes in the Bookbuild
Issue Datethe date on which the Notes are issued, expected to be 15 September 2021
Issue Date VWAPthe VWAP during the period of 20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary
Shares took place immediately preceding but not including the Issue Date, as
adjusted in accordance with clauses 9.4 to 9.7 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
Terms
JLM Broker Firm
Amount
for each Joint Lead Manager, the Initial Face Value multiplied by the Allocation to
that Joint Lead Manager (and its affiliated retail brokers)
Joint Lead ManagersWestpac Institutional Bank, ANZ Securities Limited, Citigroup Global Markets
Australia Pty Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Morgans Financial
Limited, National Australia Bank Limited, Ord Minnett Limited and
Shaw and Partners Limited
Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3
has the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
Liquidation Suman amount of surplus assets equal to $100 per Note (as adjusted for any
Conversion under clauses 5.2 or 5.4 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms or any
termination of rights under clause 5.8 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms)
Marginthe margin for the Notes, which is expected to be in the range of 2.90% to 3.10%
per annum and will be determined at the end of the Bookbuild
Maximum Conversion
Number
has the meaning given in clause 9.1 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms,
calculated according to the following formula:
Face Value
Relevant Percentage x Issue Date VWAP
Where:
Relevant Percentage means if Conversion is occurring on a Scheduled Conversion
Date or an Optional Conversion Date on 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029,
21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030, 50%; and if Conversion is occurring at any other
time, 20%
Nominated Partyone or more third parties selected by Westpac in its absolute discretion (which
cannot include a member of the Westpac Group or a related entity (as described
in the Prudential Standards) of Westpac)
Non-Participating
Westpac Capital
Notes 4
Westpac Capital Notes 4 which are not reinvested in Notes under the
Reinvestment Offer, whether because:
• an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder chose not to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer;
• an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder elected to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer but in respect of only some Westpac Capital Notes 4;
• a holder of Westpac Capital Notes 4 on the Reinvestment Offer Record Date
does not meet the eligibility criteria to qualify as an Eligible Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Holder and therefore cannot elect to participate in the Reinvestment
Offer; or
• an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder who has elected to participate in
the Reinvestment Offer but either (a) did not receive an Allocation or (b) had
their Allocation scaled back
Non-Participating
Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Holder
a holder of Non-Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Non-Viability Trigger
Event
occurs when APRA notifies Westpac in writing that it believes:
• Conversion of the Notes, or conversion, write-off or write down of other capital
instruments of the Westpac Group, is necessary because, without it, Westpac
would become non-viable; or
• a public sector injection of capital, or equivalent support, is necessary because,
without it, Westpac would become non-viable
Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date
has the meaning set out in clause 5.4(c)(iii) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Notes Deed Pollthe Notes Deed Poll in relation to the Notes to be dated on or around the date of
the Bookbuild
Offerthe offer of the Notes under this Prospectus at an Initial Face Value and Issue Price
of $100 each to raise approximately $1.0 billion with the ability to raise more or
less. The offer is comprised of the Reinvestment Offer, the Securityholder Offer,
the Broker Firm Offer and the Institutional Offer
Offer Period the period from the Opening Date to the Closing Date
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OMA or Offer
Management
Agreement
the Offer Management Agreement entered into between Westpac and the Joint
Lead Managers as summarised in Section 7.6
Opening Date the day the Offer opens, which is expected to be 25 August 2021
Optional Conversiona Conversion at Westpac’s option in accordance with clause 6 of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms
Optional Conversion
Date
in respect of each Note:
• 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; or
• the date specified by Westpac as the Optional Conversion Date in accordance
with clause 6.3(b)(i)(B) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Optional Conversion
Notice
a notice issued in accordance with clause 6 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Optional Conversion
Restriction
has the meaning given in clause 6.3 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Ordinary Sharea fully paid ordinary share in the capital of Westpac
Other Broker Firm
Amount
the Allocation to any Third Party Brokers and other participating brokers
multiplied by the Initial Face Value
Participating Westpac
Capital Notes 4
Westpac Capital Notes 4 which are reinvested in Westpac Capital Notes 8 under
the Reinvestment Offer
Participating Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Holder
an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder who elects to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer and receives an Allocation of Westpac Capital Notes 8
Prospectusthis document (including the electronic form), and any supplementary or
replacement Prospectus in relation to the Offer (including the electronic form)
Prudential Standardsthe Prudential Standards and guidelines published by APRA and applicable to
Westpac or the Westpac Group from time to time
RBAthe Reserve Bank of Australia
RBNZthe Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Note:
2. Westpac and the Joint Lead Managers may, in their absolute discretion, close the Offer early or extend the Offer Period without notice. Westpac
may also withdraw the Offer at any time before the Notes are issued.
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Record Datein the case of:
• the payment of Distributions, the date which is eight calendar days before the
relevant Distribution Payment Date or, if that date does not fall on a Business
Day, the immediately preceding Business Day (or such other date as may be
prescribed under the ASX Listing Rules or, if not prescribed by the ASX Listing
Rules, a date determined by Westpac and notified to ASX); and
• the payment of the Face Value of the Note upon a Redemption or Transfer, a
date determined by Westpac and notified to ASX (or such other date as may be
prescribed by ASX)
Redemptionthe redemption of all or some of the Notes for their Face Value under the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Terms
Redeem and Redeemed have the corresponding meaning
Redemption Datein respect of each Note:
• 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; or
• the date specified by Westpac as the Redemption Date in accordance with
clause 7.2(b)(i)(B) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Registerthe official register of Ordinary Shares, Westpac Capital Notes 8 (if issued),
Westpac NZD Subordinated Notes, Westpac Capital Notes 7, Westpac Capital
Notes 6, Westpac Capital Notes 5, Westpac Capital Notes 4 or Westpac Capital
Notes 2 maintained by Westpac, and includes any sub-register established and
maintained under CHESS
RegistrarLink Market Services Limited (ABN 54 083 214 537) or any other registrar that
Westpac appoints to maintain a register of its securities
Regulatory Event• broadly, will occur if Westpac receives legal advice that, as a result of a change
of law or regulation after the Issue Date:
–more than de minimis additional requirements would be imposed on the
Westpac Group or there would be a more than de minimis negative impact
on the Westpac Group in relation to (or in connection with) Notes which
Westpac determines to be unacceptable; or
–Westpac determines or APRA confirms that Westpac will not be entitled
to treat some or all of the Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital of the Westpac
Group
• a Regulatory Event will not arise where, at the Issue Date, Westpac expected
the event would occur
Reinvestment
Application
the online application by an Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holder to participate
in the Reinvestment Offer (and if applicable, to apply for any additional Westpac
Capital Notes 8) may be made
Reinvestment Offerthe priority offer to Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders to apply to reinvest
all or some of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 in Westpac Capital Notes 8 which
will be via the transfer of Participating Westpac Capital Notes 4 to the Westpac
Capital Notes 4 Nominated Party for $100 per Participating Westpac Capital
Note 4 and the automatic reinvestment of the transfer proceeds in Westpac
Capital Notes 8 ($100 per Westpac Capital Note 8) as described in Section 3 of
this Prospectus, and the invitation to Eligible Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders to
apply for additional Westpac Capital Notes 8
Reinvestment Offer
Record Date
10 August 2021 (7.00pm Sydney time)
Relevant Securitiesa security forming part of the Tier 1 Capital of Westpac on a Level 1 basis or
Level 2 basis
RWArisk weighted assets
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APPENDIX A Glossary
Sale Agentthe nominee (who cannot be a member of the Westpac Group or a related entity
(as described in the Prudential Standards) of Westpac) appointed by Westpac
under the facility established for the sale of Ordinary Shares issued by Westpac on
Conversion on behalf of Holders who do not wish to receive Ordinary Shares on
Conversion or who are Ineligible Holders
Scheduled Conversion Conversion on the Scheduled Conversion Date
Scheduled Conversion
Conditions
the First Scheduled Conversion Condition and the Second Scheduled Conversion
Condition
Scheduled Conversion
Date
the date that is the earlier of:
• 21 June 2032; and
• the first Distribution Payment Date after 21 June 2032,
on which the Scheduled Conversion Conditions are satisfied
Second Pro-Rata
Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Distribution
the expected distribution to be paid to a Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder in
respect of their Westpac Capital Notes 4 for the period from (but excluding)
15 September 2021 to (and including) 30 September 2021, provided such
Westpac Capital Notes 4 holder is a registered holder of Westpac Capital Notes
4 at 7.00pm Sydney time on 22 September 2021 (and provided the distribution
payment conditions in the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms are satisfied)
Second Scheduled
Conversion Condition
the VWAP during the period of 20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary
Shares took place immediately preceding (but not including) the Scheduled
Conversion Date is greater than 50.51% of the Issue Date VWAP, as set out in
clause 4.2(a)(ii) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Securityholder
Application
an online Application by an Eligible Securityholder made by following the
instructions via the Offer website at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8
Securityholder Offerthe invitation to Eligible Securityholders to apply for Notes under this Prospectus
Senior Creditorsall creditors of Westpac (present and future), including depositors of Westpac and
all holders of Westpac’s senior or subordinated debt:
• whose claims are admitted in a Winding Up; and
• whose claims are not made as holders of indebtedness arising under:
–an Equal Ranking Capital Security; or
–an Ordinary Share
Solvent Reconstructiona scheme of amalgamation or reconstruction, not involving a bankruptcy or
insolvency, where the obligations of Westpac in relation to the outstanding
Notes are assumed by the successor entity to which all, or substantially all of
the property, assets and undertakings of Westpac are transferred or where
an arrangement with similar effect not involving a bankruptcy or insolvency is
implemented
Special Resolution• a resolution passed at a meeting of Holders by a majority of at least 75% of the
votes validly cast by Holders in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on the
resolution; or
• the written approval of Holders holding at least 75% of the Notes
SRNsecurityholder reference number
Sydney timetime in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Syndicate Brokerany of the Joint Lead Managers (or their affiliated retail brokers), Co-Managers or
Third Party Brokers and any other participating broker in the Offer
Tax Actthe Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) or the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
(Cth) (both as amended from time to time, as the case may be, and a reference to
a section of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) includes a reference to that
section as rewritten in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)) and any other
law setting the rate of income tax payable or regulation made under such laws
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Tax Eventoccurs when Westpac determines, after receiving a supporting opinion of
reputable legal counsel or other tax adviser in Australia, experienced in such
matters, that (as a result of a Change of Law) there is a more than insubstantial
risk that:
• Westpac would be exposed to a more than de minimis adverse tax
consequence or increased cost in relation to the Notes; or
• any Distribution would not be a frankable distribution within the meaning of
Division 202 of the Tax Act
A Tax Event will not arise where, at the Issue Date, Westpac expected the event
would occur
Tax Ratethe Australian corporate tax rate applicable to the franking account of Westpac at
the relevant Distribution Payment Date. At the date of this Prospectus, the relevant
Tax Rate is 30% or, expressed as a decimal, 0.30 (but that rate may change)
TFNTax File Number
Third Party Brokerany third party brokers appointed to the Offer by Westpac Institutional Bank to
participate in the Bookbuild
Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1
Capital Ratio, Tier 2
Capital, Tier 2 Capital
Ratio, Total Capital and
Total Capital Ratio
have the meaning prescribed by APRA in the Prudential Standards
Tier 1 Capital
Distributions
Dividends, Additional Tier 1 Capital distributions (which will include Distribution
payments on the Notes) and discretionary staff bonuses
Total CET1 Requirementsum of the ratios of the minimum CET1 prudential capital requirement and
the capital buffer (consisting of the Capital Conservation Buffer plus any
Countercyclical Capital Buffer)
Transferthe transfer of Notes by Holders to a Nominated Party in accordance with clause 8
of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Transferred has a corresponding meaning
Transfer Datein respect of each Note:
• 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029, 21 March 2030 or 21 June 2030; or
• the date specified by Westpac as the Transfer Date in accordance with
clause 8.2(b)(i)(B) of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Transfer Noticea notice issued in accordance with clause 8 of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
under which Westpac elects that a Transfer occur in relation to some or all of the
Notes
UANunique application number
US Personhas the meaning given in Regulation S of the US Securities Act
US Securities ActUnited States Securities Act of 1933, as amended
VWA Psubject to any adjustments under clauses 9.2 and 9.3 of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms, the average of the daily volume weighted average sales prices
(such average and each such daily average sales price being expressed in
Australian dollars and cents and rounded to the nearest full cent, with A$0.005
being rounded upwards) of Ordinary Shares sold on ASX and Chi-X during the
relevant period or on the relevant days but does not include any “crossing”
transacted outside the “Open Session State” or any “special crossing” transacted
at any time, each as defined in the ASX Operating Rules or any overseas trades or
trades pursuant to the exercise of options over Ordinary Shares
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VWAP Periodthe period over which the VWAP is calculated, as set out in clause 16.2 of the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Westpac Westpac Banking Corporation (ABN 33 007 457 141, AFSL No. 233714)
Westpac’s Constitutionthe constitution of Westpac
Westpac Capital
Notes 2
the 13,105,705 Westpac Capital Notes 2 issued by Westpac under a prospectus
dated 15 May 2014
Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Nominated
Party
the nominated party identified in the transfer notice given under clause 8.1(a)(iii)
of the Westpac Capital Notes 4 Terms in respect of Participating Westpac Capital
Notes 4
Westpac Capital
Notes 4
the 17,020,534 Westpac Capital Notes 4 issued by Westpac under a prospectus
dated 26 May 2016
Westpac Capital
Notes 4 Terms
the full terms of issue of Westpac Capital Notes 4 set out in Appendix B of
the Westpac Capital Notes 4 prospectus dated 26 May 2016, as amended on
17 August 2021
Westpac Capital
Notes 5
the 16,903,383 Westpac Capital Notes 5 issued by Westpac under a prospectus
dated 13 February 2018
Westpac Capital
Notes 6
the 14,230,580 Westpac Capital Notes 6 issued by Westpac under a prospectus
dated 20 November 2018
Westpac Capital
Notes 7
the 17,229,363 Westpac Capital Notes 7 issued by Westpac under a prospectus
dated 13 November 2020
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 or Notes
are fully paid, non-cumulative, convertible, transferable, redeemable, subordinated,
perpetual, unsecured notes of Westpac, to be issued under the Offer in
accordance with the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Terms
Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Terms
the Westpac Capital Notes 8 terms of issue set out in Appendix B
Westpac Directorssome or all of the directors of Westpac acting as a board
Westpac GroupWestpac and its controlled entities taken as a whole
Westpac Institutional
Bank
Westpac Institutional Bank, a division of Westpac
Westpac NZD
Subordinated Notes
the 400,000,000 Westpac NZD Subordinated Notes issued by Westpac,
acting through its head office, Sydney, under a New Zealand product disclosure
statement dated 26 July 2016
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Securities
the fixed rate, resetting, perpetual, subordinated, contingent, convertible securities
issued by Westpac, acting through its New Zealand branch, under the indenture
dated 7 September 2017, as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture
dated 21 September 2017
Winding Up• a court order is made in Australia for the winding up of Westpac (and such
order is not successfully appealed or set aside within 30 days); or
• an effective resolution is passed by shareholders or members for the winding
up of Westpac in Australia,
other than in connection with a Solvent Reconstruction
WNZLWestpac New Zealand Limited
Note:
3. On 9 July 2021, Westpac announced it will redeem all Westpac NZD Subordinated Notes on their first optional redemption date, being
1 September 2021.
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APPENDIX B
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier than bank deposits and may not be suitable
for some investors. Their complexity may make them difficult to understand and the risks associated with the Notes could result in
the loss of all of your investment. If you do not fully understand how they work or the risks associated with them, you should obtain
professional advice.
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1 Form and Initial Face Value
of Westpac Capital Notes 8
1.1 Form
Westpac Capital Notes 8:
(a) are non-cumulative, convertible, transferable,
redeemable, subordinated, perpetual, unsecured
notes of Westpac;
(b) are designated as being of a particular series as set
out in the Prospectus;
(c) are constituted under and issued on the terms set
out in the Deed Poll and these Terms; and
(d) take the form of entries in the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Register.
1.2 Initial Face Value
Each Westpac Capital Note 8 is issued fully paid at an
issue price of $100.
2 Ranking on Winding Up
(a) Holders do not have any right to prove in a Winding
Up in respect of Westpac Capital Notes 8, except as
permitted under clause 2(b).
(b) Westpac Capital Notes 8 will rank for payment of
the Liquidation Sum in a Winding Up:
(i) senior to Ordinary Shares;
(ii) equally among themselves and with all other
Equal Ranking Capital Securities; and
(iii) junior to, and are conditional on the prior
payment in full of, the claims of all Senior
Creditors (including in respect of any
entitlement to interest under section 563B of
the Corporations Act).
(c) Holders may not exercise voting rights as a creditor
in respect of Westpac Capital Notes 8 in a Winding
Up to defeat the subordination in this clause.
(d) Westpac Capital Notes 8 are perpetual and these
Terms do not include events of default or any other
provisions entitling the Holders to require that
Westpac Capital Notes 8 be Redeemed. Holders do
not have any right to apply for a Winding Up on the
ground of Westpac’s failure to pay Distributions or
for any other reason.
(e) For the avoidance of doubt, but subject to clause
5.8, if a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability
Trigger Event has occurred, Holders will rank for
payment in a Winding Up as holders of the number
of Ordinary Shares to which they became entitled
under clauses 5.2 or 5.4.
3 Distributions
3.1 Distributions
Subject to these Terms, each Westpac Capital Note
8 entitles the Holder to receive on the relevant
Distribution Payment Date interest on the Face Value of
the Westpac Capital Note 8 (“Distribution”), calculated
using the following formula:
Distribution =
Distribution Rate x Face Value x N
365
where:
Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage per
annum) is calculated using the following formula:
Distribution Rate = (BBSW Rate+ Margin) x (1 – Tax Rate)
where:
BBSW Rate (expressed as a percentage per annum) for
each Distribution Period, means:
(a) subject to paragraph (b) below:
(i) the rate designated as “BBSW” in respect of
prime bank eligible securities having a tenor
of 3 months which ASX (or its successor as
administrator of that rate) publishes through
information vendors at approximately 10.30am
(Sydney time) (or such other time at which such
rate is accustomed to be so published), in the
case of the first Distribution Period, on the Issue
Date, and in the case of any other Distribution
Period, on the first Business Day of that
Distribution Period; or
(ii) if Westpac determines that such rate as is
described in paragraph (a)(i) above is not
published by 12.00pm (Sydney time) on that
day (or such other time at which such rate is
accustomed to be so published), or is published
but Westpac determines that there is an obvious
error in that rate, such other rate that Westpac
determines in good faith, having regard to
comparable indices then available.
(b) if Westpac determines that a BBSW Rate Disruption
Event has occurred, then, subject to APRA’s prior
written approval, Westpac:
(i) shall use as the BBSW Rate such Alternative
BBSW Rate as it may determine;
(ii) shall make such adjustments to the Terms as
it determines to be reasonably necessary to
calculate Distributions in accordance with such
Alternative BBSW Rate; and
(iii) in making the above determination in this
paragraph (b):
(A) shall act in good faith and in a commercially
reasonable manner;
(B) may consult such sources of market practice
as it considers appropriate; and
(C) may otherwise make such determination in
its discretion.
(c) for the purposes of this definition of “BBSW Rate”:
(i) Alternative BBSW Rate means a rate other
than the rate described in paragraph (a) of the
definition of BBSW Rate, that is, in Westpac’s
opinion, generally accepted in the Australian
market as the successor to the BBSW Rate, or if
there is no such rate:
(A) a reference rate that is, in Westpac’s opinion,
appropriate to floating rate debt securities of
a tenor and interest period most comparable
to Westpac Capital Notes 8; or
(B) such other reference rate as Westpac
considers appropriate having regard to
available comparable indices,
provided that Westpac reserves the discretion,
subject to APRA’s prior written approval,
to incorporate an adjustment (which may
be positive or negative) or a formula or
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methodology for calculating such an adjustment
in order to reduce or eliminate, to the extent
reasonably practicable in the circumstances, any
economic prejudice or benefit to Holders as a
result of the use of an Alternative BBSW Rate;
and
(ii) BBSW Rate Disruption Event occurs when,
in Westpac’s opinion, the rate for prime bank
eligible securities having a tenor of 3 months in
paragraph (a) of the definition of BBSW Rate:
(A) has been discontinued or otherwise ceased
to be calculated or administered; or
(B) is no longer generally accepted in the
Australian market as a reference rate
appropriate to floating rate debt securities
of a tenor and interest period comparable to
that of Westpac Capital Notes 8.
Holders should note that APRA’s approval may
not be given for any Alternative BBSW Rate that
APRA considers to have the effect of increasing the
Distribution Rate contrary to applicable Prudential
Standards.
Margin means the rate (expressed as a percentage
per annum) determined under the Bookbuild;
Tax Rate (expressed as a decimal) means the Australian
corporate tax rate applicable to the franking account of
Westpac at the relevant Distribution Payment Date; and
N means, in respect of a Distribution Period, the
number of days in that Distribution Period.
3.2 Adjustment to calculation of
Distributions if not fully franked
If payment of any Distribution will not be franked to
100% under Part 3-6 of the Tax Act (or any provisions
that revise or replace that Part), otherwise than
because of any act by, or circumstances affecting, any
particular Holder, the Distribution will be calculated
using the following formula:
Distribution =
D
1 – [Tax Rate × (1 – Franking Rate)]
where:
D means the Distribution entitlement on that
Distribution Payment Date as calculated under
clause 3.1;
Tax Rate (expressed as a decimal) means the Australian
corporate tax rate applicable to the franking account of
Westpac at the relevant Distribution Payment Date; and
Franking Rate (expressed as a decimal) means the
percentage of Distribution that would carry franking
credits (within the meaning of Part 3-6 of the Tax Act
or any provisions that revise or replace that Part),
applicable to the relevant Distribution entitlement on
that Distribution Payment Date.
3.3 Conditions to payment of
Distributions
(a) The payment of any Distribution on a Distribution
Payment Date is subject to:
(i) Westpac’s absolute discretion;
(ii) the payment of the Distribution not resulting in a
breach of Westpac’s capital requirements (on a
Level 1 basis) or of the Westpac Group’s capital
requirements (on a Level 2 basis) under the then
current Prudential Standards at the time of the
payment;
(iii) the payment of the Distribution not resulting in
Westpac becoming, or being likely to become,
insolvent for the purposes of the Corporations
Act; and
(iv) APRA not otherwise objecting to the payment
of the Distribution.
(b) Westpac must notify ASX as soon as reasonably
practicable if payment of any Distribution will not be
made because of this clause.
3.4 Distributions are discretionary,
non-cumulative and only payable
in cash
(a) Payments of Distributions are within the absolute
discretion of Westpac and are non-cumulative. If a
Distribution is not paid because of the provisions of
clause 3.3 or because of any other reason, Westpac
has no liability to pay such Distribution to the
Holder and the Holder has no:
(i) claim (including, without limitation, on a Winding
Up); or
(ii) right to apply for a Winding Up,
in respect of such non-payment.
(b) Any payments of Distributions to Holders must be
made in the form of cash.
(c) Non-payment of a Distribution because of the
provisions of clause 3.3, or because of any other
reason, does not constitute an event of default.
3.5 Distribution Payment Date
Distributions in respect of Westpac Capital Notes 8 are
payable:
(a) quarterly in arrear on 21 March, 21 June, 21
September and 21 December of each year,
commencing on 21 December 2021 until that
Westpac Capital Note 8 has been Converted at its
full Face Value (or terminated following a failure to
Convert) or Redeemed, in each case in accordance
with these Terms; and
(b) on the Conversion Date (other than a Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date), Redemption Date or
Transfer Date (as the case may be) on which such
Westpac Capital Note 8 is Converted, Redeemed or
Transferred, in each case in accordance with these
Terms,
(each a “Distribution Payment Date”).
3.6 Record Dates
Distributions are only payable on a Distribution
Payment Date to those persons registered as Holders
on the Record Date for that Distribution Payment Date.
3.7 Restrictions in the case of non-
payment of a Distribution
Subject to clause 3.8, if for any reason a Distribution
has not been paid in full on the relevant Distribution
Payment Date, Westpac must not:
(a) determine or pay any Dividends; or
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(b) undertake any discretionary Buy Back or Capital
Reduction,
unless the amount of the unpaid Distribution is paid
in full within 20 Business Days of that Distribution
Payment Date or:
(c) all Westpac Capital Notes 8 have been Converted
at their full Face Value (or terminated following a
failure to Convert) or Redeemed;
(d) on a subsequent Distribution Payment Date, a
Distribution for the subsequent Distribution Period
is paid in full; or
(e) a Special Resolution of the Holders has been passed
approving such action,
and, in respect of the actions contemplated by
paragraphs (c), (d) and (e), APRA does not otherwise
object.
3.8 Restrictions not to apply in
certain circumstances
The restrictions in clause 3.7 do not apply in connection
with:
(a) any employment contract, benefit plan or other
similar arrangement with or for the benefit of
any one or more employees, officers, directors
or consultants of Westpac or any member of the
Westpac Group; or
(b) Westpac or any of its controlled entities purchasing
shares in Westpac in connection with transactions
for the account of customers of Westpac or any
of its controlled entities or in connection with the
distribution or trading of shares in Westpac in the
ordinary course of business (such distribution or
trading of shares in the ordinary course of business
is subject to the prior written approval of APRA); or
(c) to the extent that at the time a Distribution has not
been paid on the relevant Distribution Payment
Date, Westpac is legally obliged to pay on or after
that date a Dividend or complete on or after that
date a Buy Back or Capital Reduction.
3.9 Notification
(a) In relation to each Distribution Period, Westpac
must notify the ASX of the Distribution Rate and the
amount of Distribution payable on each Westpac
Capital Note 8.
(b) Westpac must give notice under this clause 3.9 as
soon as practicable after it makes its calculations or
determinations and, in any event, by no later than
the fifth Business Day of the relevant Distribution
Period.
(c) Westpac may amend the calculation or
determination of any amount, date, or rate (or make
appropriate alternative arrangements by way of
adjustment) including as a result of the extension
or reduction of a Distribution Period without prior
notice, but must notify ASX promptly after doing so.
3.10 Calculations and determinations
final
The calculation or determination by Westpac of all
rates and amounts payable by it in relation to Westpac
Capital Notes 8 is, in the absence of manifest or proven
error, final and binding on Westpac, the Registrar and
each Holder.
4 Scheduled Conversion
4.1 Scheduled Conversion
Subject to clauses 5, 6, 7 and 8, Westpac must Convert
all (but not some) Westpac Capital Notes 8 on issue on
the date that is the earlier of:
(a) 21 June 2032; and
(b) the first Distribution Payment Date after 21 June 2032,
on which the Scheduled Conversion Conditions are
satisfied (each a “Scheduled Conversion Date”).
4.2 Scheduled Conversion Conditions
(a) The Scheduled Conversion Conditions for each
Scheduled Conversion Date are:
(i) the VWAP on the 25th Business Day on
which trading in Ordinary Shares took place
immediately preceding (but not including)
the Scheduled Conversion Date is greater
than 56.12% of the Issue Date VWAP (“First
Scheduled Conversion Condition”); and
(ii) the VWAP during the period of 20 Business
Days on which trading in Ordinary Shares took
place immediately preceding (but not including)
the Scheduled Conversion Date is greater than
50.51% of the Issue Date VWAP (the “Second
Scheduled Conversion Condition”).
(b) If the First Scheduled Conversion Condition is
not satisfied, Westpac will announce to ASX not
less than 21 Business Days before the Scheduled
Conversion Date that Conversion will not proceed
on the Scheduled Conversion Date.
(c) If the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition is
not satisfied, Westpac will notify Holders on or as
soon as practicable after the Scheduled Conversion
Date that Conversion did not occur.
5 Automatic Conversion
5.1 Capital Trigger Event
A Capital Trigger Event occurs when:
(a) Westpac determines; or
(b) APRA notifies Westpac in writing that it believes,
that either or both the Westpac Level 1 Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital Ratio or Westpac Level 2 Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital Ratio is equal to or less than 5.125%.
5.2 Consequences of a Capital
Trigger Event
(a) Westpac must notify APRA immediately in writing
if it determines that a Capital Trigger Event has
occurred.
(b) If a Capital Trigger Event occurs, Westpac must
Convert such number of Westpac Capital Notes 8
(or, if it so determines, such percentage of the Face
Value of each Westpac Capital Note 8) as is sufficient
(following any conversion, write-off or write down of
other Relevant Securities as referred to in paragraph
5.2(c)(i) below) to return either or both the Westpac
Level 1 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio or
Westpac Level 2 Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio,
as the case may be, to above 5.125%.
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(c) In determining the number of Westpac Capital
Notes 8, or percentage of the Face Value of each
Westpac Capital Note 8, which must be Converted
in accordance with this clause, Westpac will:
(i) first, convert, write-off or write down such
number or percentage of the face value of any
other Relevant Securities whose terms require
them to be converted, written-off or written
down, before Conversion of Westpac Capital
Notes 8; and
(ii) second, if conversion, write-off or write down of
those Relevant Securities is not sufficient, Convert
(in the case of Westpac Capital Notes 8) and
convert, write-off or write down (in the case of
any other Relevant Securities) on a pro-rata basis
or in a manner that is otherwise, in the opinion of
Westpac, fair and reasonable, the Face Value of
the Westpac Capital Notes 8 and the face value
of any Relevant Securities whose terms require
or permit them to be converted, written-off or
written down in that manner (subject to such
adjustments as Westpac may determine to take
into account the effect on marketable parcels and
the need to round to whole numbers of Ordinary
Shares and the face value of any Westpac Capital
Notes 8 or other Relevant Securities remaining on
issue and the need to effect the conversion, write-
off or write-down immediately),
but such determination will not impede the
immediate Conversion of the relevant number of
Westpac Capital Notes 8 or percentage of the Face
Value of each Westpac Capital Note 8 (as the case
may be) or, if applicable, the termination of the
relevant Holder’s rights and claims in accordance
with clause 5.8.
(d) If a Capital Trigger Event occurs:
(i) the relevant number of Westpac Capital Notes
8, or percentage of the Face Value of each
Westpac Capital Note 8, must be Converted
immediately upon occurrence of the Capital
Trigger Event in accordance with clauses 5.7 and
9 and the Conversion will be irrevocable;
(ii) Westpac must give notice as soon as practicable
that Conversion has occurred to ASX and the
Holders; and
(iii) the notice must specify:
(A) the date on which the Capital Trigger Event
occurred (“Capital Trigger Event Conversion
Date”);
(B) the relevant number of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 which were, or the percentage of the
Face Value of each Westpac Capital Note 8
which was, Converted and details of any
other Relevant Securities converted, written-
off or written down in accordance with clause
5.2(c); and
(C) details of the Conversion process, including
any details which were taken into account in
relation to the effect on marketable parcels
and whole numbers of Ordinary Shares, and
the impact on any Westpac Capital Notes 8
remaining on issue.
(e) Failure or delay in undertaking any of the steps in
clauses 5.2(d)(ii) and 5.2(d)(iii), or in quotation of
the Ordinary Shares to be issued on Conversion,
does not prevent, invalidate, delay or otherwise
impede Conversion.
5.3 Non-Viability Trigger Event
A Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs when APRA
notifies Westpac in writing that it believes:
(a) Conversion of the Westpac Capital Notes 8, or
conversion, write-off or write down of other capital
instruments of the Westpac Group, is necessary
because, without it, Westpac would become non-
viable; or
(b) a public sector injection of capital, or equivalent
support, is necessary because, without it, Westpac
would become non-viable.
5.4 Consequences of a Non-Viability
Trigger Event
(a) If a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs, Westpac
must Convert such number of Westpac Capital
Notes 8 (or, if it so determines, such percentage of
the Face Value of each Westpac Capital Note 8) as
is equal (following any conversion, write-off or write
down of other Relevant Securities as referred to in
paragraph 5.4(b)(ii)(A) below) to the aggregate
face value of capital instruments as is necessary to
satisfy APRA that Westpac will no longer be non-
viable.
(b) In determining the number of Westpac Capital
Notes 8, or percentage of the Face Value of each
Westpac Capital Note 8, which must be Converted
in accordance with this clause, Westpac will:
(i) where a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs under
clause 5.3(b), Convert at their full Face Value all
of the Westpac Capital Notes 8; or
(ii) in all other circumstances:
(A) first, convert, write-off or write down such
number or percentage of the face value of
any other Relevant Securities whose terms
require them to be converted, written-off or
written down before Conversion of Westpac
Capital Notes 8; and
(B) second, if conversion, write-off or write down
of those securities is not sufficient, Convert
(in the case of Westpac Capital Notes 8)
and convert, write-off or write down (in
the case of any other Relevant Securities),
on a pro-rata basis or in a manner that is
otherwise, in the opinion of Westpac, fair and
reasonable, the Face Value of the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 and the face value of any
Relevant Securities whose terms require or
permit them to be converted, written-off or
written down in that manner (subject to such
adjustments as Westpac may determine to
take into account the effect on marketable
parcels and the need to round to whole
numbers of Ordinary Shares and the face
value of any Westpac Capital Notes 8 or
other Relevant Securities remaining on issue
and the need to effect the conversion, write-
off or write-down immediately),
but such determination will not impede the
immediate Conversion of the relevant number of
Westpac Capital Notes 8 or percentage of the Face
Value of each Westpac Capital Note 8 (as the case
may be) or, if applicable, the termination of the
relevant Holder’s rights and claims in accordance
with clause 5.8.
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(c) If a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs:
(i) the relevant number of Westpac Capital
Notes 8, or percentage of the Face Value
of each Westpac Capital Note 8, must be
Converted immediately upon occurrence of the
Non-Viability Trigger Event in accordance with
clauses 5.7 and 9 and the Conversion will be
irrevocable;
(ii) Westpac must give notice as soon as practicable
that Conversion has occurred to ASX and the
Holders; and
(iii) the notice must specify:
(A) the date on which the Non-Viability Trigger
Event occurred (“Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date”);
(B) the relevant number of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 which were, or the percentage of
the Face Value of each Westpac Capital Note
8 which was, Converted, and details of any
other Relevant Securities converted, written-
off or written down in accordance with clause
5.4(b); and
(C) the details of the Conversion process,
including any details which were taken
into account in relation to the effect on
marketable parcels and whole numbers of
Ordinary Shares, and the impact on any
Westpac Capital Notes 8 remaining on issue.
(d) Failure to undertake any of the steps in clauses
5.4(c)(ii) and 5.4(c)(iii) does not prevent, invalidate,
delay or otherwise impede Conversion.
5.5 Scheduled Conversion Conditions
not applicable
For the avoidance of doubt, the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions do not apply to Conversion as a result of a
Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event.
5.6 Priority of early Conversion
obligations
A Conversion required because of a Capital Trigger
Event or a Non-Viability Trigger Event takes place on
the date, and in the manner, required by clauses 5.2,
5.4, 5.7 and 5.8, notwithstanding any other provision for
Conversion, Redemption or Transfer in these Terms.
5.7 Automatic Conversion upon the
occurrence of a Capital Trigger
Event or Non-Viability Trigger
Event
If a Capital Trigger Event or Non-Viability Trigger Event
has occurred and all or some Westpac Capital Notes 8
(or percentage of the Face Value of each Westpac
Capital Note 8) are required to be Converted in
accordance with clauses 5.2 or 5.4, then:
(a) Conversion of the relevant Westpac Capital Notes 8
or percentage of the Face Value of each Westpac
Capital Note 8 will be taken to have occurred
in accordance with clause 9 immediately upon
the Capital Trigger Event Conversion Date or
Non-Viability Trigger Event Conversion Date;
(b) subject to clause 9.10, the entry of the
corresponding Westpac Capital Notes 8 in each
relevant Holder’s holding in the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Register will constitute an entitlement of
that Holder to the relevant number of Ordinary
Shares (and, if applicable, also to any remaining
balance of Westpac Capital Notes 8 or Westpac
Capital Notes 8 with a Face Value equal to the
aggregate of the remaining percentage of the
Face Value of each Westpac Capital Note 8), and
Westpac will recognise the Holder as having been
issued the relevant Ordinary Shares for all purposes,
in each case without the need for any further act
or step by Westpac, the Holder or any other person
(and Westpac will, as soon as possible thereafter
and without delay on the part of Westpac, take
any appropriate procedural steps to record such
Conversion, including updating the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 Register and the Ordinary Share register);
and
(c) subject to clause 9.10, upon Conversion a Holder
has no further right or claim under these Terms in
respect of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 Converted,
except in relation to the relevant number of
Ordinary Shares and the Holder’s entitlement, if
any, to Westpac Capital Notes 8 which have not
been required to be Converted or Westpac Capital
Notes 8 representing the unconverted outstanding
Face Value.
5.8 No further rights if Conversion
does not occur for any reason
If, for any reason, Conversion of any Westpac Capital
Notes 8 (or a percentage of the Face Value of any
Westpac Capital Notes 8) required to be Converted
under clauses 5.2 or 5.4 fails to take effect under
clauses 5.7(a) and (b) or does not occur for any other
reason and the Ordinary Shares are not issued for
any reason in respect of such Conversion by 5.00pm
on the fifth Business Day after the Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date, then:
(a) such Westpac Capital Notes 8 or percentage of the
Face Value of Westpac Capital Notes 8 will not be
Converted in respect of such Capital Trigger Event
Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger Event
Conversion Date (as the case may be) and will not
be Converted, Redeemed or Transferred under these
Terms on any subsequent date; and
(b) the relevant Holders’ rights (including to payment
of Distributions and Face Value and any other
payments) in relation to such Westpac Capital
Notes 8 or percentage of the Face Value of Westpac
Capital Notes 8 are immediately and irrevocably
terminated and such termination will be taken to
have occurred immediately upon the Capital Trigger
Event Conversion Date or Non-Viability Trigger
Event Conversion Date, as the case may be.
5.9 Automatic Conversion upon the
occurrence of an Acquisition
Event
(a) If an Acquisition Event occurs, then:
(i) Westpac must Convert all (but not some)
Westpac Capital Notes 8;
(ii) Westpac must give notice as soon as practicable
and in any event within 10 Business Days after
becoming aware of that event occurring to ASX
and the Holders;
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(iii) the notice must specify a date on which it is
proposed Conversion will occur (proposed
“Acquisition Event Conversion Date”) being:
(A) in the case of an Acquisition Event that is a
takeover bid, no later than the Business Day
prior to the then announced closing date of
the relevant takeover bid; or
(B) in the case of an Acquisition Event that is
a court approved scheme, a date no later
than the record date for participation in the
relevant scheme of arrangement;
(iv) the notice must specify the details of the
Conversion process including any details to take
into account the effect on marketable parcels
and whole numbers of Ordinary Shares; and
(v) on the proposed Acquisition Event Conversion
Date, all Westpac Capital Notes 8 will Convert in
accordance with clause 9.
(b) The Second Scheduled Conversion Condition
applies to a Conversion following an Acquisition
Event as though the proposed Acquisition Event
Conversion Date were a Scheduled Conversion Date
for the purposes of clause 4 (except that in the
case of an Acquisition Event, the Second Scheduled
Conversion Condition will apply as if it referred to
20.20% of the Issue Date VWAP). If the Second
Scheduled Conversion Condition is not satisfied, the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 will not Convert.
(c) If the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition is
not satisfied on the proposed Acquisition Event
Conversion Date, Westpac will notify Holders as
soon as practicable after the proposed Acquisition
Event Conversion Date that Conversion did not
occur.
5.10 Issue of ordinary shares of
Approved Successor
Where there is a replacement of Westpac as the
ultimate holding company of the Westpac Group
and the successor holding company is an Approved
Successor, Conversion of the Westpac Capital Notes 8
may not occur as a consequence of the Replacement
(as defined in clause 13.4(a)). Instead, these Terms may
be amended in accordance with clause 13.4.
6 Optional Conversion
6.1 Conversion at the option of
Westpac
(a) Subject to the other provisions of this clause 6,
Westpac may at its option Convert in accordance
with clause 9:
(i) all or some Westpac Capital Notes 8 on:
(A) 21 September 2029;
(B) 21 December 2029;
(C) 21 March 2030; or
(D) 21 June 2030; or
(ii) all (but not some) of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 on an Optional Conversion Date
following the occurrence of a Tax Event or
Regulatory Event.
(b) If only some (but not all) Westpac Capital Notes 8
are to be Converted under clause 6.1(a)(i), those
Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be Converted will be
specified in the Optional Conversion Notice and
selected:
(i) in a manner that is, in the opinion of Westpac,
fair and reasonable; and
(ii) in compliance with any applicable law, directive
or requirement of ASX.
6.2 Restriction on election to Convert
Westpac may only elect to Convert the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 under clause 6.1(a) if on the second
Business Day before the date on which an Optional
Conversion Notice is to be sent by Westpac (or, if
trading in Ordinary Shares did not occur on that date,
the last Business Day prior to that date on which
trading in Ordinary Shares occurred) the VWAP on that
date is:
(a) in respect of a Conversion under clause 6.1(a)(i),
greater than 56.12% of the Issue Date VWAP; and
(b) in respect of a Conversion under clause 6.1(a)(ii),
greater than 22.20% of the Issue Date VWAP,
(the “Optional Conversion Restriction”).
6.3 Optional Conversion Notice
(a) Subject to clause 6.2, Westpac may only Convert
under clause 6.1(a)(i) if Westpac has given an
Optional Conversion Notice of its election to do
so at least 25 Business Days before the proposed
Optional Conversion Date to ASX and the Holders.
(b) The Optional Conversion Notice must specify:
(i) the date on which it is proposed the Optional
Conversion will occur, which:
(A) in the case of clause 6.1(a)(i), will be the
specified Optional Conversion Date; and
(B) in the case of a Tax Event or Regulatory
Event, is the Next Distribution Payment Date,
unless Westpac determines an earlier date
having regard to the best interests of Holders
as a whole and the relevant event;
(ii) whether any Distribution will be paid in respect
of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be Converted
on the Optional Conversion Date; and
(iii) the details of the Conversion process including
any details to take into account the effect on
marketable parcels and the need to round to
whole numbers of Ordinary Shares.
6.4 Restriction on Conversion on the
Optional Conversion Date
(a) The Second Scheduled Conversion Condition
applies to an Optional Conversion as though
the proposed Optional Conversion Date were a
Scheduled Conversion Date for the purposes of
clause 4 (except that in the case of an Optional
Conversion following a Tax Event or Regulatory
Event, the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition
will apply as if it referred to 20.20% of the Issue
Date VWAP).
(b) If the Second Scheduled Conversion Condition is
not satisfied on the proposed Optional Conversion
Date:
(i) the Westpac Capital Notes 8 will not Convert;
and
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(ii) Westpac will notify Holders as soon as
practicable after the proposed Optional
Conversion Date that Conversion did not occur.
6.5 Deferred Conversion
If Westpac has given an Optional Conversion Notice
under clause 6.3 and the Second Scheduled Conversion
Condition (as if it applied on the Optional Conversion
Date) is not satisfied, then, notwithstanding any other
provision of these Terms:
(a) the Optional Conversion Date will be deferred
until the first Distribution Payment Date (under
clause 3.5(a)) on which the Scheduled Conversion
Conditions are satisfied (except that in the case
of a Tax Event or Regulatory Event, the Second
Scheduled Conversion Condition will apply as if it
referred to 20.20% of the Issue Date VWAP) as if
that Distribution Payment Date were a Scheduled
Conversion Date for the purposes of clause 4 (the
“Deferred Conversion Date”);
(b) Westpac must convert the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 on the Deferred Conversion Date unless the
Westpac Capital Notes 8 are Converted earlier in
accordance with these Terms; and
(c) until the Deferred Conversion Date, all rights
attaching to the Westpac Capital Notes 8 will
continue as if the Optional Conversion Notice had
not been given.
6.6 Final Distribution
For the avoidance of doubt, Optional Conversion may
occur even if Westpac, in its absolute discretion, does
not pay a Distribution for the final Distribution Period.
6.7 No Conversion at the option of
the Holders
Holders do not have a right to request Conversion of
their Westpac Capital Notes 8 at any time.
7 Optional Redemption
7.1 Redemption at the option of
Westpac
(a) Subject to the other provisions of this clause 7,
Westpac may at its option Redeem:
(i) all or some Westpac Capital Notes 8 on:
(A) 21 September 2029;
(B) 21 December 2029;
(C) 21 March 2030; or
(D) 21 June 2030; or
(ii) all (but not some) of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 on a Redemption Date following the
occurrence of a Tax Event or Regulatory Event,
in each case for their Face Value.
(b) If only some (but not all) Westpac Capital Notes 8
are to be Redeemed under clause 7.1(a)(i), those
Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be Redeemed will be
specified in the Redemption Notice and selected:
(i) in a manner that is, in the opinion of Westpac,
fair and reasonable; and
(ii) in compliance with any applicable law, directive
or requirement of ASX.
7.2 Optional Redemption Notice
(a) Westpac may only Redeem under clause 7.1(a)
if Westpac has given a Redemption Notice of its
election to do so at least 21 Business Days before
the proposed Redemption Date to ASX and the
Holders.
(b) The Redemption Notice must specify:
(i) the date on which it is proposed the Redemption
will occur, which must be:
(A) in the case of clause 7.1(a)(i), the specified
optional Redemption Date;
(B) in the case of a Tax Event or Regulatory
Event, the Next Distribution Payment Date,
unless Westpac determines an earlier date
having regard to the best interests of Holders
as a whole and the relevant event; and
(ii) whether any Distribution will be paid in respect
of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be Redeemed
on the Redemption Date.
7.3 APRA approval to Redeem
Westpac may only Redeem under this clause 7 if:
(a) either:
(i) before or concurrently with Redemption,
Westpac replaces Westpac Capital Notes 8 with
a capital instrument which is of the same or
better quality (for the purposes of the Prudential
Standards) than Westpac Capital Notes 8 and
the replacement of Westpac Capital Notes 8
is done under conditions that are sustainable
for the income capacity of Westpac (for the
purposes of the Prudential Standards); or
(ii) Westpac obtains confirmation from APRA that
APRA is satisfied, having regard to the capital
position of Westpac and the Westpac Group,
that Westpac does not have to replace Westpac
Capital Notes 8; and
(b) APRA has given its prior written approval to the
Redemption. Approval is at the discretion of APRA
and may or may not be given.
7.4 Final Distribution
For the avoidance of doubt, Redemption may occur
even if Westpac, in its absolute discretion, does not pay
a Distribution for the final Distribution Period.
7.5 No Redemption at the option of
the Holders
Holders do not have a right to request Redemption of
their Westpac Capital Notes 8 at any time.
7.6 Effect of Redemption Notice
Subject to any early Conversion required because
of a Capital Trigger Event or a Non-Viability Trigger
Event and any termination of rights under clause 5.8,
any Redemption Notice given under this clause 7 is
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irrevocable and Westpac must (subject to clause 11.1)
Redeem Westpac Capital Notes 8 on the Redemption
Date specified in that Redemption Notice.
8 Optional Transfer
8.1 Transfer at the option of Westpac
(a) Westpac may elect that Transfer occur in relation to:
(i) all or some Westpac Capital Notes 8 on:
(A) 21 September 2029;
(B) 21 December 2029;
(C) 21 March 2030; or
(D) 21 June 2030; or
(ii) all (but not some) of the Westpac Capital
Notes 8 on a Transfer Date following the
occurrence of a Tax Event or Regulatory Event.
(b) If only some (but not all) Westpac Capital
Notes 8 are to be Transferred under clause 8.1(a)
(i), the number of Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be
Transferred will be specified in the Transfer Notice
and selected:
(i) in a manner that is, in the opinion of Westpac,
fair and reasonable; and
(ii) in compliance with any applicable law, directive
or requirement of ASX.
8.2 Optional Transfer Notice
(a) Westpac may only elect to Transfer Westpac Capital
Notes 8 under clause 8.1(a) if Westpac has given a
Transfer Notice at least 21 Business Days before the
proposed Transfer Date to ASX and the Holders.
(b) The Transfer Notice must specify:
(i) the date on which it is proposed the Transfer will
occur, which must be:
(A) in the case of clause 8.1(a)(i), the specified
optional Transfer Date;
(B) in the case of a Tax Event or Regulatory
Event, the Next Distribution Payment Date,
unless Westpac determines an earlier date
having regard to the best interests of Holders
as a whole and the relevant event; and
(ii) whether any Distribution will be paid in respect
of the Westpac Capital Notes 8 to be Transferred
on the Transfer Date.
8.3 Final Distribution
For the avoidance of doubt, a Transfer may occur even
if Westpac, in its absolute discretion, does not pay a
Distribution for the final Distribution Period.
8.4 No Transfer at the option of the
Holders
Holders do not have a right to request Transfer of their
Westpac Capital Notes 8 at any time.
8.5 Effect of Transfer Notice
(a) Any Transfer Notice given under this clause 8 is
irrevocable and Westpac must (subject to clause 11.1)
Transfer Westpac Capital Notes 8 on the Transfer
Date specified in that Transfer Notice.
(b) If Westpac issues a Transfer Notice under this
clause 8:
(i) each Holder is taken irrevocably to offer to sell
the relevant number of their Westpac Capital
Notes 8 to the Nominated Party on the Transfer
Date for a cash amount per Westpac Capital
Note 8 equal to the Face Value (and to have
appointed Westpac as its agent and attorney to
execute documents and do all things necessary
which Westpac considers may be necessary or
desirable in connection with that offer and any
resulting sale);
(ii) subject to payment by the Nominated Party
of the Face Value to Holders, all right, title and
interest in the relevant number of Westpac
Capital Notes 8 will be Transferred from the
Holders to the Nominated Party on the Transfer
Date; and
(iii) if the Nominated Party does not pay the Face
Value to the relevant Holders on the Transfer
Date, the relevant number of Westpac Capital
Notes 8 will not be Transferred to the Nominated
Party.
(c) Clause 11 will apply to payments by the Nominated
Party as if the Nominated Party were Westpac. If
any payment to a particular Holder is not made or
treated as made on the Transfer Date because of
any error by or on behalf of the Nominated Party,
the relevant Westpac Capital Notes 8 of that Holder
will not be Transferred until payment is made but
the Transfer of all other relevant Westpac Capital
Notes 8 will not be affected by the failure.
9 General provisions
applicable to Conversion
9.1 Conversion
On the Conversion Date, subject to clauses 5.6 and 9.10,
the following will apply:
(a) Westpac will allot and issue the Conversion Number
of Ordinary Shares for each Westpac Capital Note 8
held by the Holder. The Conversion Number is
calculated according to the following formula, and
subject always to the Conversion Number being no
greater than the Maximum Conversion Number:
Conversion Number for each = Face Value
Westpac Capital Note 8 0.99 x VWAP
where:
VWA P (expressed in dollars and cents) means the
VWAP during the VWAP Period.
Maximum Conversion Number means a number
calculated according to the following formula:
Maximum
Conversion
Number for
each Westpac
Capital Note 8
=
Face Value
Relevant Percentage x Issue
Date VWAP
Relevant Percentage means:
(i) if Conversion is occurring on a Scheduled
Conversion Date or an Optional Conversion Date
on 21 September 2029, 21 December 2029, 21
March 2030 or 21 June 2030, 50%; and
(ii) if Conversion is occurring at any other time, 20%.
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(b) Each Holder’s rights (including to Distributions
other than the Distribution, if any, payable on a date
when Conversion is required that is not a Capital
Trigger Event Conversion Date or a Non-Viability
Trigger Event Conversion Date) in relation to each
Westpac Capital Note 8 that is being Converted
will be immediately and irrevocably terminated for
an amount equal to the Face Value and Westpac
will apply the Face Value of each Westpac Capital
Note 8 by way of payment for the subscription
for the Ordinary Shares to be allotted and issued
under clause 9.1(a). Each Holder is taken to have
irrevocably directed that any amount payable under
this clause 9.1 is to be applied as provided for in
this clause and Holders do not have any right to
payment in any other way.
(c) If the total number of Ordinary Shares to be allotted
and issued in respect of a Holder’s aggregate
holding of Westpac Capital Notes 8 includes a
fraction of an Ordinary Share, that fraction of an
Ordinary Share will be disregarded.
9.2 Adjustments to VWAP generally
For the purposes of calculating VWAP under clause 9.1:
(a) where, on some or all of the Business Days in the
relevant VWAP Period, Ordinary Shares have been
quoted on ASX as cum dividend or cum any other
distribution or entitlement and Westpac Capital
Notes 8 will be Converted into Ordinary Shares
after that date and those Ordinary Shares will no
longer carry that dividend or that other distribution
or entitlement, then the VWAP on the Business
Days on which those Ordinary Shares have been
quoted cum dividend or cum any other distribution
or entitlement will be reduced by an amount (“Cum
Value”) equal to:
(i) in the case of a dividend or other distribution,
the amount of that dividend or other distribution
including, if the dividend or distribution is
franked, the amount that would be included
in the assessable income of a recipient of the
dividend or distribution who is a natural person
resident in Australia under the Tax Act;
(ii) in the case of any other entitlement that is not
a dividend or other distribution under clause
9.2(a)(i) which is traded on ASX on any of those
Business Days, the volume weighted average
price of all such entitlements sold on ASX during
the VWAP Period on the Business Days on
which those entitlements were traded (excluding
trades of the kind that would be excluded in
determining VWAP under the definition of that
term); or
(iii) in the case of any other entitlement which is
not traded on ASX during the VWAP Period,
the value of the entitlement as reasonably
determined by Westpac;
(b) where, on some or all of the Business Days in the
VWAP Period, Ordinary Shares have been quoted
as ex dividend or ex any other distribution or
entitlement, and Westpac Capital Notes 8 will be
Converted into Ordinary Shares which would be
entitled to receive the relevant dividend, distribution
or entitlement, the VWAP on the Business Days on
which those Ordinary Shares have been quoted ex
dividend or ex any other distribution or entitlement
will be increased by the Cum Value; and
(c) any adjustment made by Westpac in accordance
with clause 9.2 will be effective and binding on
Holders under these Terms and these Terms will be
construed accordingly.
9.3 Adjustments to VWAP for capital
reconstruction
(a) Where during the relevant VWAP Period there is a
change to the number of Ordinary Shares on issue
because the Ordinary Shares are reconstructed,
consolidated, divided or reclassified (in a manner
not involving any cash payment (or the giving of
any other form of consideration) to or by holders of
Ordinary Shares) (“Reclassification”) into a lesser or
greater number, the daily VWAP for each day in the
VWAP Period which falls before the date on which
trading in Ordinary Shares is conducted on a post
Reclassification basis will be adjusted by multiplying
such daily VWAP by the following formula:
A
B
where:
A means the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares
immediately before the Reclassification; and
B means the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares
immediately after the Reclassification.
(b) Any adjustment made by Westpac in accordance
with clause 9.3(a) will be effective and binding on
Holders under these Terms and these Terms will be
construed accordingly.
(c) Each Holder acknowledges that Westpac may
consolidate, divide or reclassify Ordinary Shares so
that there is a lesser or greater number of Ordinary
Shares at any time in its absolute discretion
without any such action requiring any consent or
concurrence of any Holders.
9.4 Adjustments to Issue Date VWAP
generally
For the purposes of determining the Issue Date
VWAP under clause 9.1, adjustments will be made in
accordance with clause 9.2 and clause 9.3 during the
period in which the Issue Date VWAP is determined. On
and from the Issue Date, adjustments to the Issue Date
VWAP:
(a) may be made by Westpac in accordance with
clauses 9.5 to 9.7 (inclusive);
(b) if so made, will correspondingly affect the
application of the Scheduled Conversion Conditions
and the Optional Conversion Restriction and cause
an adjustment to the Maximum Conversion Number;
and
(c) if so made, will be effective and binding on
Holders under these Terms and these Terms will be
construed accordingly.
9.5 Adjustments to Issue Date VWAP
for bonus issues
(a) Subject to clauses 9.5(b) and 9.5(c), if at any time
on or from the Issue Date Westpac makes a pro-
rata bonus issue of Ordinary Shares to holders of
Ordinary Shares generally (in a manner not involving
any cash payment (or the giving of any other form of
consideration) to or by holders of Ordinary Shares),
the Issue Date VWAP will be adjusted immediately in
accordance with the following formula:
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V =
Vo x RD
(RD + RN)
where:
V means the Issue Date VWAP applying
immediately after the application of this formula;
Vo means the Issue Date VWAP applying
immediately prior to the application of this formula;
RD means the number of Ordinary Shares on issue
immediately prior to the allotment of new Ordinary
Shares pursuant to the bonus issue; and
RN means the number of Ordinary Shares issued
pursuant to the bonus issue.
(b) Clause 9.5(a) does not apply to Ordinary Shares
issued as part of a bonus share plan, employee or
executive share plan, executive option plan, share
top up plan, share purchase plan or a dividend
reinvestment plan.
(c) For the purposes of this clause, an issue will
be regarded as a bonus issue notwithstanding
that Westpac does not make offers to some or
all holders of Ordinary Shares with registered
addresses outside Australia, provided that in so
doing Westpac is not in contravention of the ASX
Listing Rules.
(d) No adjustments to the Issue Date VWAP will be
made under this clause 9.5 for any offer of Ordinary
Shares not covered by clause 9.5(a), including a
rights issue or other essentially pro rata issue.
(e) The fact that no adjustment is made for an issue of
Ordinary Shares except as covered by clause 9.5(a)
shall not in any way restrict Westpac from issuing
Ordinary Shares at an
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