Successful Completion of Westpac Capital Notes 8 Bookbuild

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ASX Release
20 August 2021
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES
Successful Completion of Westpac Capital Notes 8 Bookbuild
Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) has successfully completed the Bookbuild for the
offer of Westpac Capital Notes 8 (Notes) (Offer) today.
As a result of the Bookbuild:
•the Margin has been set at 2.90% per annum; and
•the Offer size has been increased to approximately $1.45 billion, with the ability to
raise more or less.
The final Offer size will be determined following the close of the Reinvestment Offer and
Securityholder Offer. Westpac reserves the right to Allocate Notes and scale back
Applications if necessary, as outlined in the Prospectus.
The replacement Prospectus, which includes the Margin and the revised Offer size, is
expected to be lodged with ASIC on 25 August 2021, and will be available via the Westpac
Capital Notes 8 Offer website at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8. Investors should read
the Prospectus in full before deciding whether to apply for Notes and consider the risks that
could affect an investment in the Notes.
The Reinvestment Offer and Securityholder Offer open on 25 August 2021. All Eligible
Westpac Capital Notes 4 Holders and Eligible Securityholders can view the Prospectus and
apply online by following the Application instructions on the Offer website on or after 25
August 2021.
The Closing Date for the Reinvestment Offer and Securityholder Offer is expected to be
6.00pm (Sydney time) on 9 September 2021.
For more information on the Offer and how to apply:
•Offer website at westpac.com.au/westpaccapnotes8.
•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).
•Seek professional advice from a financial adviser or other professional adviser.
CAUTION – Westpac Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of Westpac, are riskier
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Sydney, NSW, 2000

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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.

Unless otherwise defined, capitalised words and expressions used in this announcement
have the meanings given to them in the Prospectus.


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
The information provided in this announcement is not financial product advice (nor tax,
accounting or legal advice) and has been prepared without taking into account individual
investment objectives, financial situations or particular needs (including financial and taxation
issues).

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. Securities Act)) (U.S. Person). Westpac Capital
Notes 8 have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. 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
U.S. Person.