ANZ Capital Notes 8 Replacement Prospectus
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ABN 11 005 357 522
ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level 9A, 833 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
News Release
For release: 23 February 2023
ANZ Capital Notes 8 Replacement Prospectus
The ANZ Capital Notes 8 replacement prospectus (Prospectus) has been lodged with the
Australian Securities and Investments Commission this morning and is available within
Australia at capitalnotes.anz.com. The Prospectus is attached and incorporates, among
other things, the Margin and the revised offer amount as announced on 17 February 2023.
Investors applying for ANZ Capital Notes 8 should speak to their Syndicate Broker regarding
their application, read the Prospectus in its entirety and need to complete an application
form accompanying the Prospectus. All Applications must be made through a Syndicate
Broker. Details of the Syndicate Brokers are contained in the Prospectus.
Unless otherwise defined, capitalised terms in this announcement have the meaning given to
them in the Prospectus.
For investor enquiries about the ANZ Capital Notes 8 Offer please visit
capitalnotes.anz.com or call the ANZ Information Line on 1800 113 399 (within
Australia) or +61 3 9415 4010 (international) (Monday to Friday – 8:30am to
5:30pm Melbourne time).
For media enquiries only contact:
Lachlan McNaughton, Senior Manager Corporate Communications +61 457 494 414
Approved for distribution by ANZ’s Continuous Disclosure Committee
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN OR INTO THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA. This announcement does not constitute financial product advice or an offer of any
securities for sale. The securities referenced have not been and will not be registered under the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction of
the United States and may not be offered, sold or resold, directly or indirectly, in the United States or
to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities
Act), except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act.
ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS FOR THE ISSUE OF ANZ
CAPITAL NOTES 8 TO RAISE $1.5 BILLION
WITH THE ABILITY TO RAISE MORE OR LESS
ISSUER
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
BANKING GROUP LIMITED (ABN 11 005 357 522)
JOINT LEAD MANAGERS
ANZ SECURITIES
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
E&P CORPORATE ADVISORY
MORGAN STANLEY
MORGANS
ORD MINNETT
SHAW AND PARTNERS
UBS
WESTPAC INSTITUTIONAL BANK
CO–MANAGERS
BELL POTTER
LGT CRESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICES
About this Prospectus
This Prospectus relates to the offer by Australia and
New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ABN 11 005 357
522) (ANZ) of mandatorily convertible subordinated
perpetual securities (ANZ Capital Notes 8 or Notes) to
raise $1.5 billion with the ability to raise more or less.
This Prospectus is issued by ANZ. This Prospectus is dated
23 February 2023 and was lodged with ASIC on that date.
This is a replacement prospectus that replaces the
prospectus dated 15 February 2023 that was lodged with
ASIC on that date (Original Prospectus). This Prospectus
expires on 15 February 2024 and no Notes will be issued on
the basis of this Prospectus after that date.
ASIC and ASX take no responsibility for the contents of
this Prospectus nor for the merits of the investment to
which this Prospectus relates.
This Prospectus also contains information in relation
to the Reinvestment Offer. Neither ANZ nor any other
person is providing any investment advice or making
any recommendation to Eligible CN3 Holders in respect
of the Reinvestment Offer through this Prospectus.
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are higher risk than deposits
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are issued by ANZ under the Note
Terms. ANZ is an ADI and a subsidiary of ANZ Holdings.
Other than ANZ, no member of the ANZ Group is an
ADI for the purposes of the Banking Act. ANZ Holdings is
the non-operating holding company of the ANZ Group.
Holders have no claim on ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any
other member of the ANZ Group except as provided in
the Note Terms.
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are not:
•deposit liabilities of ANZ;
•protected accounts for the purposes of the depositor
protection provisions in Division 2 of Part II of the Banking
Act or of the Financial Claims Scheme established under
Division 2AA of Part II of the Banking Act; or
•guaranteed or insured by any government, government
agency, compensation scheme or by ANZ Holdings or
any other person.
The risks associated with the Notes (which are
summarised in Section 1.5 and detailed in Section 6)
could result in the loss of your investment and associated
income. The investment performance of the Notes is not
guaranteed by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member
of the ANZ Group.
A comparison of the differences between the Notes and
deposits is contained in Section 1.4.
Defined words and expressions
Some capitalised words and expressions used in this
Prospectus have defined meanings. The Glossary in
Appendix B defines these words and expressions. The
definitions specific to the Notes are in clause 17.2 of
the Note Terms in Appendix A.
Exposure period
The Corporations Act prohibited ANZ from processing
Applications in the seven day period after 15 February
2023, being the date on which the Original Prospectus
was lodged with ASIC. This period is referred to as the
Exposure Period. The purpose of the Exposure Period
was to enable the Original Prospectus to be examined by
market participants before the Offer Period commenced.
No Applications were accepted during the Exposure
Period.
How to access this Prospectus
This Prospectus can be obtained electronically from
capitalnotes.anz.com. ANZ will not be providing paper
copies of this Prospectus.
This Prospectus is only available to you if you are 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.
How to apply
All Applications (both for the New Money Offer and the
Reinvestment Offer) must be submitted through a Syndicate
Broker and you should contact your Syndicate Broker for
instructions on how to apply.
The Offer does not contain a specific offer for
securityholders of ANZ or ANZ Holdings and Eligible
CN3 Holders cannot apply directly to ANZ to participate
in the Reinvestment Offer.
For more information on who is eligible to apply for Notes
under the Offer and how to make an Application – read
Section 4.
Application Forms
The Corporations Act prohibits any person from passing
an Application Form to another person unless it is
attached to or accompanied by a printed copy of this
Prospectus or the complete and unaltered electronic
version of this Prospectus.
Providing personal information
You will be asked to provide personal information to
ANZ (directly or via its agents) if you apply for the Notes.
See Sections 4.3 and 8.11 for information on how ANZ
(and its agents) collect, hold, use and disclose this
personal information.
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 representation in connection with the
Offer that is not contained in this Prospectus. Any
information or representation not contained in this
Prospectus may not be relied upon as having been
authorised by ANZ in connection with the Offer.
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.
Diagrams
The diagrams used in this Prospectus are illustrative only.
They may not necessarily be shown to scale.
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GUIDANCE FOR INVESTORS
Read this
Prospectus
in full
This Prospectus is important and you should read it in its entirety.
In considering whether to apply for Notes, it is important that:
•if you are a Retail Investor, you are within the Notes Target Market. The Notes Target Market is
set out in Section 4.1. If you are a Retail Investor, you can only apply for the Notes if you are within
the Notes Target Market and have received professional advice in relation to your Application
(see below for further details); and
•you consider all risks and other information regarding an investment in Notes in light of your
particular objectives, financial situation and needs, as the Offer and the information in this
Prospectus do not take into account those objectives and circumstances.
Understand
the risks
The Notes are complex, involve increased risks (outlined below) compared to other less risky and
less complex bank investments such as deposits and are not suitable for investors outside the Notes
Target Market. You should not see the Notes as an alternative to investments such as deposits.
The overall complexity of the Notes may make the Note Terms difficult to understand.
The Notes are not guaranteed or insured by any government, government agency, compensation
scheme or by ANZ Holdings or any other person.
If ANZ encounters severe financial difficulty, the Notes may be Converted into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares or Written-Off and you may suffer a loss of your investment as a consequence.
Distributions on the Notes may not be paid.
The Notes may never Convert or be Redeemed and may remain on issue indefinitely.
The market price of Notes may move up and down.
The liquidity of the Notes may be low and you may be unable to sell Notes.
If you do not fully understand how the Note Terms work or the risks associated with the Notes,
you should not invest in them.
Speak to your
Syndicate
Broker or
professional
adviser
If you wish to apply for Notes, you must speak to your Syndicate Broker. All Applications must
be submitted through a Syndicate Broker. No Applications can be made directly to ANZ.
If you are a Retail Investor and you wish to participate in the Offer, you must seek professional advice as to
whether you are within the Notes Target Market and whether the investment in the Notes is suitable in
light of your particular objectives, financial situation and needs. You can only apply for the Notes if you are
within the Notes Target Market and you have received personal advice from a licensed professional adviser.
If you have any questions about the Offer, the Notes or the Notes Target Market, you should also
contact your Syndicate Broker or seek advice from a professional adviser who is licensed by ASIC to
give that advice.
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.
Consider
the ASIC
guidance for
Retail Investors
ASIC has warned investors to be cautious in relation to investments in hybrid securities (such as
the Notes). Investors should consider the ASIC guidance on hybrid securities which is published
on ASIC’s MoneySmart website. You can find this guidance by searching ‘hybrid securities and notes’
at moneysmart.gov.au. The guidance includes a series of questions you should ask before you invest
in hybrid securities.
Learn more
about investing
in bank hybrid
securities
ANZ has developed a website containing an introductory guide to bank hybrid securities which may
assist you to better understand bank hybrid securities, their features and their risks. The guide explains
the different ways you may invest in a bank, including by depositing money or investing in securities
issued by a bank.
The guide is available at shareholder.anz.com/education/hybrids.
Obtain further
information
about ANZ ,
ANZ Holdings
and ANZ
Capital
Notes 8
ANZ and ANZ Holdings are subject to regular reporting and disclosure obligations under the
Corporations Act and the Listing Rules. Each of ANZ and ANZ Holdings must notify ASX
immediately (subject to certain exceptions) if it becomes aware of information about it that
a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of its securities.
Copies of documents lodged with ASIC which are publicly available can be obtained from ASIC's
website asic.gov.au (a fee may apply) and the ASX announcements of ANZ and ANZ Holdings may be
viewed at asx.com.au.
Enquiries
If you have any questions in relation to the Offer or an Application, please call the ANZ Information Line on
1800 113 399 (within Australia) or +61 3 9415 4010 (international) (Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm)
or contact your Syndicate Broker or other professional adviser who is licensed by ASIC to give such advice.
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IMPACT OF THE DDO REGIME
ANZ Capital Notes 8 will be the second issue of capital notes by ANZ subject to the DDO regime. The DDO Regime is
intended to help Retail Investors obtain suitable financial products and imposes obligations that impact how the Offer
is made. The DDO Regime does not apply to or restrict the distribution of ANZ Capital Notes 8 to Wholesale Investors.
As the DDO Regime applies to the Offer, ANZ is required to make the Target Market Determination which describes,
among other things:
•the class of Retail Investors that comprise the target market for ANZ Capital Notes 8 (Notes Target Market); and
•the conditions on how ANZ Capital Notes 8 are to be distributed under the Offer to help make it likely that Retail
Investors who acquire ANZ Capital Notes 8 under the Offer are within that Notes Target Market.
As further described below, in response to the DDO Regime and consistent with the CN7 offer:
•ANZ has made the decision not to include a specific offer for ANZ securityholders and not to allow
Eligible CN3 Holders to apply directly to ANZ to participate in the Reinvestment Offer;
•ANZ Capital Notes 8 will only be available to investors who satisfy certain eligibility criteria; and
•all Applications must be submitted through a Syndicate Broker.
Requirements under the DDO Regime
The DDO Regime requires issuers of financial products
to make a “target market determination” and to take
reasonable steps that will, or are reasonably likely to, result
in the distribution of financial products to Retail Investors
being consistent with that target market determination.
The DDO Regime does not restrict trading in ANZ Capital
Notes 8 once issued. All investors will be able to buy and
sell ANZ Capital Notes 8 on the ASX at the prevailing
market price in the usual course once ANZ Capital Notes 8
commence trading on the ASX, even if they are not a
client of a Syndicate Broker. Investors who choose to buy
and sell ANZ Capital Notes 8 on the ASX may be required
to pay applicable brokerage.
What does this mean for ANZ Capital Notes 8?
The way the Offer will be conducted is consistent with the
CN7 offer. However, a number of changes have been made to
the way the Offer is conducted compared to other previous
ANZ retail hybrid security offers, including the CN3 offer.
Applications can only be made through
a Syndicate Broker
All Applications must be submitted through a Syndicate
Broker and you must contact your Syndicate Broker for
instructions on how to apply.
Not all brokers will be Syndicate Brokers. The Syndicate
Brokers are the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Managers and
any other Participating Brokers in the Offer.
Notes Target Market
The Notes Target Market describes the class of Retail
Investors for whom an investment in ANZ Capital Notes 8
is likely to be consistent with their investment objectives,
financial situation and particular needs.
The Notes Target Market is set out in Section 4.1 and
a copy of the Target Market Determination is available at
capitalnotes.anz.com.
Distribution conditions
The Target Market Determination also sets out distribution
conditions under which ANZ Capital Notes 8 can be
distributed to Retail Investors to help make it likely that that
those Retail Investors are in the Notes Target Market.
Eligible Retail Investors
Retail Investors who are clients of a Syndicate Broker and
have received personal advice from a qualified financial
adviser in connection with the Offer and meet the other
eligibility criteria.
Ineligible Retail Investors
•Retail Investors who are not clients of a Syndicate Broker.
•Retail Investors who have not received personal
advice from a qualified financial adviser in connection
with the Offer.
•Retail Investors who do not meet the other
eligibility criteria.
If you do not fully understand how ANZ Capital Notes 8 work or the risks associated with them or if you have any
questions about the Offer, ANZ Capital Notes 8 or the Notes Target Market, you should contact your Syndicate Broker or a
qualified financial adviser. You can also call the ANZ Information Line on 1800 113 399 (within Australia) or +61 3 9415 4010
(outside Australia) (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm).
Information about how to apply is provided in Section 4.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
Inside front cover
GUIDANCE FOR
INVESTORS
Page 01
KE Y DATE S
Page 04
APPENDIX A
NOTE
TERMS
Page 92
APPENDIX B
GLOSSARY
P a g e 116
CORPORATE
DIRECTORY
Page 129
SECTION 01
INVESTMENT
OVERVIEW
Page 06
01
SECTION 02
ABOUT
ANZ CAPITAL
NOTES 8
P a g e 17
02
SECTION 03
ABOUT THE
REINVESTMENT
OFFER
Page 39
03
SECTION 04
HOW TO
APPLY
Page 45
04
SECTION 05
ABOUT ANZ,
ANZ HOLDINGS
AND THE
ANZ GROUP
Page 49
05
SECTION 06
INVESTMENT
RISKS
Page 59
06
SECTION 07
TA X ATION
SUMMARY
Page 81
07
SECTION 08
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Page 86
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KEY DATES
KEY DATES FOR THE OFFERDATE
Record date for determining Eligible CN3 Holders for the Reinvestment Offer
(relevant CN3 must also be held on the Closing Date for the Reinvestment Offer)
7.00pm on 10 February 2023
Lodgement of the Original Prospectus with ASIC15 February 2023
Bookbuild to determine the Margin and announcement of the Margin17 February 2023
Lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC 23 February 2023
Opening Date23 February 2023
Closing Date for the Reinvestment Offer5.00pm on 9 March 2023
Closing Date for the New Money Offer 10.00am on 22 March 2023
Issue Date24 March 2023
ANZ Capital Notes 8 commence trading on the ASX on a normal settlement basis27 March 2023
Confirmation Statements despatched by31 March 2023
KEY DATES FOR ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8DATE
Record Date for the first Distribution7.00pm on 8 June 2023
First Distribution Payment Date
1
20 June 2023
First Optional Exchange Date
2
20 March 2030
Mandatory Conversion Date
3
20 September 2032
1 Distributions are scheduled to be paid quarterly at the end of each Distribution Period (on 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and 20 December each year) subject
to ANZ’s absolute discretion and the Payment Conditions. If any of these scheduled dates are not Business Days, then the Distribution Payment Date will occur on
the next Business Day.
2 20 June 2030 and 20 September 2030 are also Optional Exchange Dates.
3 The Mandatory Conversion Date may be later than 20 September 2032, or may not occur at all if the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are not satisfied.
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KEY DATES FOR ANZ CAPITAL
NOTES 3 (CN3) HOLDERS
KEY DATES FOR ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 3 (CN3) HOLDERSDATE
Redemption notice given in respect of CN315 February 2023
Last day of trading in CN38 March 2023
Record date for the Final CN3 Distribution 7.00pm on 10 March 2023
Payment date for the Final CN3 Distribution
4
24 March 2023
Payment date for CN3 Redemption Price 24 March 2023
A reference to time in this Prospectus is to Melbourne, Australia time unless otherwise stated. A reference to $, A$, AUD,
dollars and cents is to Australian currency unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise stated, all figures have been rounded to
two decimal places.
4 Payment of the Final CN3 Distribution is subject to the payment conditions in the CN3 terms and ANZ's absolute discretion.
Dates may change
The key dates for the Offer including the Reinvestment Offer are indicative only and may change without notice
(other than the dates that have passed and the key dates in connection with the CN3 Redemption which are fixed, unless
CN3 are required to be converted or written-off before 24 March 2023 or APRA revokes its approval of the CN3 Redemption).
ANZ and the Joint Lead Managers may bring forward or extend any Closing Date without notice, or withdraw the
Offer at any time before the Notes are issued.
You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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THIS SECTION PROVIDES A SUMMARY
OF THE KEY FEATURES AND RISKS OF
ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8.
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR NOTES,
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FIRST READ
THIS PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING THE NOTES
TARGET MARKET) IN FULL. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OFFER, THE
NOTES OR THE NOTES TARGET MARKET,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR SYNDICATE
BROKER OR SEEK ADVICE FROM A
PROFESSIONAL ADVISER WHO IS
LICENSED BY ASIC TO GIVE THAT ADVICE.
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SECTION 01
INVESTMENT
OVERVIEW
Investment Overview
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About the Reinvestment O erAbout ANZ Capital Notes 8
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
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TopicSummaryWhere to find
more information
IssuerAustralia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ABN 11 005 357 522)
(ANZ). ANZ is an ADI and a subsidiary of ANZ Holdings. ANZ Holdings is the
non-operating holding company of ANZ Group. ANZ Holdings does not
guarantee or otherwise provide any assurance in respect of the Notes.
Section 5
Type of instrumentANZ Capital Notes 8 are:
•fully paid – at $100 per Note;
•convertible – in certain circumstances, the Notes will Convert into ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares;
•redeemable and resaleable – in certain circumstances, ANZ may be
permitted to repay the Face Value of the Notes or transfer the Notes to a
third party (but there are significant restrictions on repayment or transfer
of the Notes);
•non-cumulative – Distributions are discretionary and unpaid
Distributions do not accumulate. Holders will not have any right to
compensation if ANZ does not pay a Distribution;
•perpetual – the Notes do not have any fixed maturity date and could
remain on issue indefinitely if they are not Converted or Redeemed (in
which case you would not receive your capital back or be issued any
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares);
•unsecured – they are not secured, are not deposit liabilities of ANZ or
ANZ Holdings are not protected accounts for the purposes of the Banking
Act and are not guaranteed by ANZ Holdings or any other person;
•subordinated – subordinated to the claims of Senior Creditors
(including ANZ depositors) in a winding-up, but rank equally with Equal
Ranking Instruments and ahead of ANZ Ordinary Shares;
•exposed to Trigger Events – where a Trigger Event occurs (which
includes where ANZ encounters severe financial difficulty), the Notes
are subject to Conversion into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or Write
Off, in which case Holders are likely to suffer loss; and
•listed – ANZ has applied for Notes to be listed on ASX and Notes are
expected to trade under ASX code “AN3PK”.
The Note Terms are complex and derive from the detailed capital
requirements which APRA applies to these instruments, including that the
Notes absorb losses by being Converted or Written Off where a Trigger
Event (including severe financial difficulty) occurs. In this way, the Notes
and ANZ’s other regulatory capital instruments help to protect ANZ’s
depositors and Senior Creditors from losses ANZ may incur.
ANZ’s ability to pay a Distribution or to Convert, Redeem or Resell the Notes
at its option are in each case subject to a number of restrictions, including,
in the case of payment of a Distribution, APRA not objecting to the
Distribution and, in the case of Conversion, Redemption or Resale, APRA
giving its prior written approval to the Conversion, Redemption or Resale.
Offer size$1.5 billion, with the ability to raise more or less.
There is no minimum subscription amount under the Offer.
Face Value$100 per Note. This is the price you need to pay to apply for each
Note under this Prospectus.
Purpose of the OfferANZ is issuing the Notes to help meet the capital requirements for ADIs
set by APRA. APRA requires ANZ to maintain a level of regulatory capital
to help promote the stability of ANZ and protect ANZ’s depositors and
other creditors.
1.1 KEY FEATURES OF THE OFFER AND ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8
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TopicSummaryWhere to find
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Regulatory
treatment
APRA has confirmed that the Notes will constitute Additional Tier 1 Capital
for the purposes of ANZ’s regulatory capital requirements.
Use of proceedsANZ will use the proceeds of the Offer to refinance CN3 and for general
corporate purposes.
DistributionsDistributions are cash payments on the Notes which are scheduled to
be paid quarterly until all Notes are Converted or Redeemed.
The Distribution Rate is calculated in accordance with the
following formula:
Distribution Rate = (BBSW Rate + Margin) x (1 – Tax Rate)
Where:
•Margin is 2.75%, as determined under the Bookbuild; and
•Tax Rate is the Australian corporate tax rate applicable to the franking
account of ANZ Holdings as at the relevant Distribution Payment Date.
As at the date of this Prospectus, the Tax Rate is 30%.
Section 2.1
FrankingDistributions paid on the Notes are expected to be franked at the same
rate as dividends on ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares.
The effect of the Distributions being franked is to reduce the cash amount
received by Holders on each Distribution Payment Date by an amount
equal to the relevant level of franking. If a Distribution is not fully franked,
the cash amount of the Distribution will be increased to compensate the
Holder for the unfranked component.
If Distributions are franked, 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. The availability of franking
credits is not guaranteed and will depend on a number of factors, including
the level of profits generated by ANZ Group that will be subject to tax in
Australia. Holders should refer to the Australian taxation summary in
Section 7.
Section 2.1.3
Payment of
Distributions
Payments of Distributions are at the absolute discretion of ANZ, which
means ANZ does not have to pay them. Distributions are also only payable
if the Payment Conditions are satisfied.
Distributions are non-cumulative which means that unpaid Distributions
do not accumulate and Holders will not have any right to compensation
if ANZ does not pay a Distribution. Failure to pay a Distribution when
scheduled will not constitute an event of default.
If a Distribution is not paid in full on a Distribution Payment Date, subject to
certain exceptions, ANZ cannot pay or resolve to pay any ANZ Ordinary Share
Dividend, or undertake any Buy-Back (as defined in the Note Terms) or Capital
Reduction, until and including the next Distribution Payment Date (unless
the Distribution is paid in full within 3 Business Days of the Distribution
Payment Date). There are no equivalent restrictions on ANZ Holdings.
Sections 2.1.5 –
2.1.9
Distribution
Payment Dates
The Distribution Payment Dates are, generally, 20 March, 20 June,
20 September and 20 December.
The first Distribution is scheduled to be paid on 20 June 2023.
You should note that the first Distribution Period is shorter than
the normal Distribution Period.
Section 2.1.5
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TopicSummaryWhere to find
more information
Do ANZ Capital
Notes 8 have a
maturity date?
Holders should be aware that the Notes do not have a fixed maturity date.
While the Notes are scheduled to Convert into ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares on 20 September 2032, that Conversion is subject to conditions
which may never be met. Accordingly, if the Notes are not Exchanged (via
Conversion, Redemption or Resale), they could remain on issue indefinitely.
Holders have no right to request or require an Exchange.
It is expected that the Notes will be quoted on ASX. Unless an Exchange
occurs, Holders would need to sell their Notes on ASX at the prevailing
market price to realise their investment. That market price may be less than
the Face Value, or there may be no liquid market in the Notes which may
result in Holders suffering a loss.
Sections 2.2 – 2.5
Role of ANZ HoldingsANZ Holdings is not the issuer of the Notes and does not guarantee or
provide any assurance in respect of, ANZ’s obligations under the Note Terms.
Under the Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll, ANZ Holdings agrees to Convert the
Notes into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares when required to do so under
the Terms and otherwise to comply with the Terms.
If a Note is Converted, on the Conversion date:
•the Note will be automatically transferred from the Holder to
ANZ Holdings; and
•ANZ Holdings will issue to the Holder the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares calculated in accordance with the Note Terms.
ANZ does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect
of ANZ Holdings’ obligations in connection with Conversion.
Section 2.2.5
1.2 SUMMARY OF CERTAIN EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR WHILE THE
ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8 ARE ON ISSUE
The diagram and table below summarise certain events that may occur while the ANZ Capital Notes 8 are on issue, and
what Holders may receive if those events occur. The events depend on a number of factors including ANZ Holdings’ share
price, the occurrence of contingencies and in some cases election by ANZ. As a result the events may not occur.
Approximately 7 Years
If ANZ chooses, and certain conditions
are met, Notes will be Converted,
Redeemed or Resold on this date
There are certain other events that could occur at any time which may result in Notes being Converted,
Redeemed, Resold or Written O. These are summarised in the table on the next page.
If the Mandatory Conversion
Conditions are met, Notes
will be Converted on this date
2 Years6 Months
Issue
Date
24 March
2023
20 March
2030
20 June
2030
20 September
2030
20 September
2032
Mandatory
Conversion
Date
Optional Exchange
Dates
Potentially
perpetual
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What can
happen?
When does this happen?Is APRA
approval
needed?
5
Do
conditions
apply?
What value will you
receive for each Note
if this happens?
In what form will
that value be
provided?
Mandatory
Conversion
On 20 September 2032 (if
the Mandatory Conversion
Conditions are satisfied on
that date) or the first
Distribution Payment Date
after that date on which
the Mandatory Conversion
Conditions are satisfied
NoYesApproximately $101
6
Variable number
of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
Optional
Conversion
20 March 2030,
20 June 2030 or
20 September 2030
YesYesApproximately $101
6
Variable number
of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
Optional
Redemption
20 March 2030,
20 June 2030 or
20 September 2030
YesYes$100Cash
Optional Resale20 March 2030,
20 June 2030 or
20 September 2030
YesNo$100Cash
Conversion
in other
circumstances
If a Tax Event or
Regulatory Event occurs
YesYesApproximately $101
6, 7
Variable number
of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
If a Change of
Control Event occurs
NoYesApproximately $101
6,7
Variable number
of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
If a Trigger Event occursNoNoDepending on the
market price of the
ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares, Holders are likely
to receive significantly
less than approximately
$101
8, 9, 10
Variable number
of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares,
capped at the
Maximum
Conversion
Number
10
Redemption
in other
circumstances
If a Tax Event or
Regulatory Event occurs
YesYes$100
7
Cash
Resale in other
circumstances
If a Tax Event or
Regulatory Event occurs
YesNo$100
7
Cash
5 Holders should not expect that APRA’s approval will be given if requested.
6 On the basis of the Conversion calculations, the value of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares received on Conversion may be worth more or less than
approximately $101. The number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares that Holders will receive will not be greater than the Maximum Conversion Number.
7 If an Exchange occurs on a day that is not a scheduled quarterly Distribution Payment Date, Holders whose Notes are being Exchanged will also receive a
Distribution in respect of these Notes for the period from the immediately preceding Distribution Payment Date to (but excluding) the date on which the
Exchange occurs (at ANZ’s discretion and provided the conditions to payment are met).
8 Section 6.1.11 provides further detail on the circumstances in which Holders are likely to receive significantly less than $101 following Conversion due to a
Trigger Event.
9 If a Note is Written Off, that Note will not be Converted or Exchanged, all rights (including to Distributions) in respect of that Note will be terminated, and the
Holder will not have their capital repaid.
10 However, if the Notes are not Converted for any reason (including an Inability Event) into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares within 5 Business Days after a Trigger
Event Conversion Date, the Notes will be Written Off, meaning the Notes will never Convert or be Exchanged, all rights (including to Distributions) in respect
of the Notes will be terminated and the Holder will not have their capital repaid.
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1.3 RANKING OF NOTES IN A WINDING-UP OF ANZ
The table below illustrates how the Notes would rank upon a winding-up of ANZ, if they are on issue at the time. In the table,
a ‘higher ranking’ obligation is one which will be paid out of ANZ’s available assets in a winding-up before obligations with a
lower ranking. It may be that lower ranking securityholders, including Holders, will only have part or none of their obligations
paid (in the case of Holders, the claim for the Face Value), as there may be insufficient assets remaining to do so after higher
ranking obligations have been paid.
As shown in the table below, in a winding-up of ANZ, the Notes rank ahead of ANZ’s Ordinary Shares, equally among
themselves, equally with Equal Ranking Instruments (including ANZ Capital Securities) and behind all Senior Creditors
of ANZ, including depositors.
ExamplesExamples of existing ANZ obligations and securities
11
Higher ranking/
earlier priority
Senior creditorsLiabilities preferred by
law and secured debt
Liabilities in Australia in relation to protected accounts
under the Banking Act (generally, savings accounts and
term deposits) and other liabilities preferred by law
including employee entitlements and secured creditors
Unsubordinated
unsecured debt
Bonds and notes, trade and general creditors. This
includes covered bonds which are an unsecured claim
on ANZ, though they are secured over assets that form
part of the Group
Subordinated
unsecured debt
Subordinated unsecured debt obligations
Equal ranking
obligations
Preference shares and
other equally ranked
instruments
ANZ Capital Notes 8 and ANZ Capital Securities
(in each case if they have not been converted into
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares)
Where Holders have received ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares on Conversion, Holders have the claims of
holders of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. If, following
a Trigger Event, Notes are Written Off, Holders have no
claim at all on ANZ or ANZ Holdings (even though ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares will still be on issue), and they
are likely to be worse off than holders of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares or ANZ Ordinary Shares
Lower ranking/
later priority
Lower ranking
obligations
ANZ Ordinary SharesANZ Ordinary Shares
11 This is a very simplified capital structure of ANZ and does not include every type of security or other obligation issued by ANZ. ANZ has the right to issue further
debt, deposits or other obligations or securities of any kind at any time. ANZ Capital Notes 8 do not limit the amount of senior debt, deposits or other obligations
or securities that may be incurred or issued by ANZ at any time.
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12 This is subject to a limit, currently fixed at $250,000 for the aggregate of the customer’s accounts with an ADI declared subject to the Financial Claims Scheme.
1.4 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE NOTES AND OTHER TYPES OF
INVESTMENTS IN ANZ AND ANZ HOLDINGS
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are different from and higher risk than term deposits. They are also different from ANZ Capital
Securities (including CN3 and CN7) and ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. You should consider these differences in light of your
investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs (including financial and taxation issues) before deciding to
apply for Notes. A table highlighting the key differences between the Notes and CN3 is set out in Section 3.2.
Term depositCN7ANZ Capital Notes 8ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
Protected under the
Financial Claims Scheme
Yes
12
NoNoNo
MarginVaries from
product to
product
2.70%2.75%, as
determined under
the Bookbuild
N/A
Distribution/
dividend rate
FixedFloatingFloatingVariable – as
determined by ANZ
Holdings
Distribution/dividend
payment dates
Often at the
end of term or
per annum
QuarterlyQuarterlyGenerally half-yearly
– as determined by
ANZ Holdings in its
absolute discretion
Conditions to payment
of distributions/
dividends
None, subject
to applicable
laws and any
specific
conditions
Yes, subject to ANZ’s
absolute discretion and
payment conditions
Yes, subject to ANZ’s
absolute discretion and
Payment Conditions
Yes, subject to ANZ
Holdings’ absolute
discretion and
applicable laws and
regulations
Distribution/dividend
restriction if
distribution/dividend
not paid
NoYes, applies to ANZ
Ordinary Shares until
the next quarterly
distribution payment
date
Yes, applies to ANZ
Ordinary Shares until
the next quarterly
Distribution Payment
Date
No
Frankable distribution/
dividend
No – interest
payments are
not franked
Frankable and grossed
up for a non franked
portion
Frankable and grossed
up for a non franked
portion
Frankable
Quoted on ASXNoYes, quoted as “AN3PJ”Yes, ANZ Capital Notes 8
are expected to be
quoted as “AN3PK”
Yes – quoted as “ANZ”
Te r mOften between
1 month and
5 years
Perpetual, subject to
mandatory conversion
into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares on
20 September 2031
(approximately 9.5 years
after its issue date)
Perpetual, subject to
Mandatory Conversion
into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares on
20 September 2032
(approximately 9.5 years
after the Issue Date)
Perpetual
Mandatory conversion
into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
NoYesYes
See Section 2.2
N/A
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Ordinary Shares
APRA written approval
required for conversion,
redemption or resale
(if applicable)
N/AYes
13
Yes
14
N/A
ANZ’s early
conversion option
NoYesYes
See Section 2.3
N/A
ANZ’s early
redemption option
NoYesYes
See Section 2.3
No
ANZ’s resale rightsNoYesYes
See Section 2.3
No
Other ANZ early
redemption options
NoYesYes
See Section 2.3
No
Trigger EventNoYesYes
See Section 2.5
N/A
Voting rightsN/ANo right to vote at
general meeting of
holders of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares or ANZ
Ordinary Shares
No right to vote at
general meeting of
holders of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares or ANZ
Ordinary Shares
Right to vote at
general meeting of
holders of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary
Shares
RankingRefer to Section 1.3
1.5 KEY RISKS OF ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8
Before deciding whether to apply for Notes, you should consider whether the Notes are a suitable investment for you.
There are risks associated with investing in Notes, in ANZ and in the ANZ Group generally. Many of those risks are outside the
control of ANZ, ANZ Holdings and their respective directors. The key risks are detailed in Section 6 and you should read that
section in full before deciding to invest. The table below outlines the key risks associated with an investment in the Notes.
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ANZ Capital
Notes 8 are
not deposit
liabilities or
protected
accounts
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of ANZ or ANZ Holdings, are not
protected accounts for the purposes of the Banking Act or any other accounts
with ANZ or ANZ Holdings and are not guaranteed or insured by ANZ Holdings or
any other person.
Section 6.1.16
13 Except for conversion on a mandatory conversion date, common equity capital trigger event, non-viability trigger event or change of control event
(each as defined in the CN7 terms).
14 Except for Conversion on a Mandatory Conversion Date, Common Equity Capital Trigger Event, Non-Viability Trigger Event or Change of Control Event.
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Financial
market
conditions
and liquidity
of Notes
The market price of the Notes may move up or down due to various factors
that affect financial market conditions. It is possible that the Notes may trade
at a market price below their Face Value of $100. This means that Holders who
seek to sell their Notes at that time may do so at a loss.
The liquidity of the Notes may be low and the market for the Notes may be
volatile. This means that Holders may not be able to sell their Notes at an
acceptable price, at or above Face Value or at all. The market for the Notes may
be less liquid and/or more volatile than the market for ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares or other securities issued by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or other entities.
Sections 6.1.1
and 6.1.3
Distributions
may not
be paid
There is a risk that Distributions may not be paid. If a Distribution is not paid in full
on a Distribution Payment Date, Holders have no claim or entitlement in respect
of non-payment nor any right to receive that Distribution at any later time.
Non-payment is not an event of default.
Section 6.1.6
Changes in
Distribution
Rate
The Distribution Rate will move up or down over time as a result of movements in
the BBSW Rate. There is a risk that the Distribution Rate may become less attractive
when compared to the rates of return available on other investments.
Section 6.1.8
Mandatory
Conversion
may not occur
on the
Mandatory
Conversion
Date
ANZ Capital Notes 8 have no fixed maturity date but will Convert into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares on 20 September 2032 if the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are
satisfied, unless Notes are otherwise Exchanged on or before that date.
If these conditions are not met on 20 September 2032, Conversion will occur
on the next Distribution Payment Date on which they are satisfied. There is a risk
that Conversion will not occur because the Mandatory Conversion Conditions
are not satisfied.
If the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are never satisfied there is a risk
that the Notes may never Convert and could remain on issue indefinitely.
Sections 2.2.2
and 6.1.10
Holders have
no right to
request early
Exchange
Holders have no right to request that their Notes be Exchanged. Unless their
Notes are Exchanged, to realise their investment, Holders would need to sell their
Notes on the ASX at the prevailing market price. That price may be less than the
Face Value, and there may be no liquid market in the Notes. The Note Terms
contain no events of default.
Section 6.1.12
Mandatory
Conversion
or Write Off
following a
Trigger Event
If a Trigger Event occurs and Notes are Converted, the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares a Holder will receive for each Note is limited to the Maximum
Conversion Number. This means that, depending on the market price of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares at the time, Holders are likely to receive significantly less
than approximately $101 worth of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note and to
suffer loss as a consequence. Where Conversion is not effected within five Business
Days after the Trigger Event Conversion Date for any reason (including an Inability
Event), the Notes will be Written Off. This means that those Notes will never
Convert or be Exchanged and all rights (including to Distributions and to Face
Value in respect of those Notes) will be terminated with effect on and from the
Trigger Event Conversion Date. A Holder’s investment will lose all of its value, they
will not have their capital repaid and they will not receive any compensation.
A Trigger Event may occur at any time.
Sections 2.5
and 6.1.11
Ranking in a
winding-up
of ANZ
On a winding-up of ANZ, the Notes rank for payment ahead of ANZ Ordinary
Shares, equally among themselves, equally with Equal Ranking Instruments
(including ANZ Capital Securities), and behind all Senior Creditors, including
depositors. This means that, on a winding-up, there is a risk that Holders will
lose all or some of their investment. If the Notes have been Converted into
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares prior to a winding-up of ANZ, the ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares received on Conversion will rank equally with other ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares. If Notes are Written Off, those Notes will never Convert or be
Exchanged and Holders will not have their capital repaid at all.
Section 6.1.16
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ANZ and ANZ
Holdings may
issue further
securities
There is no limit on the amount of senior debt, deposits or other obligations or
securities that may be incurred or issued by ANZ or ANZ Holdings at any time,
which may affect a Holder’s ability to be repaid on a winding-up of ANZ or a
Holder’s interest in ANZ Holdings on Conversion.
Section 6.1.21
Fluctuation
in ANZ
Holdings
Ordinary
Share price
The market price of the Notes may be significantly impacted by the market
price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. The market price of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares will move up or down due to various factors, including investor
perceptions, domestic and worldwide economic conditions, ANZ Group's financial
performance and position, and transactions affecting the share capital of ANZ
Holdings. As a result, the price used to calculate the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares received by Holders upon Conversion may also be different
to the market price of the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares when they are issued
or thereafter.
Sections 6.1.3,
6.1.5 and 6.1.10
Financial
performance
and position of
ANZ and ANZ
Holdings
The market price of the Notes (and the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares into
which they can Convert) may be affected by ANZ’s and ANZ Group's financial
performance and position. For specific risks associated with an investment in
ANZ and the ANZ Group generally, see Section 6.2.
ANZ and ANZ Group's financial performance and position may also affect any
credit ratings associated with ANZ's and ANZ Holdings' securities, which may
impact the market price and liquidity of the Notes. Any credit rating applicable
to ANZ and ANZ Holdings may be revised, withdrawn or suspended by ratings
agencies at any time.
Section 6.2
1.6 WHAT IS THE OFFER AND HOW DO I APPLY?
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Notes Target
Market
ANZ has made a target market determination for ANZ Capital Notes 8 in
accordance with its obligations under the DDO Regime (Target Market
Determination).
The Target Market Determination describes, among other things, the class
of Retail Investors that comprise the target market for ANZ Capital Notes 8
(Notes Target Market).
That Notes Target Market is set out in Section 4 and a copy of the Target Market
Determination is available at capitalnotes.anz.com.
If you are a Retail Investor and wish to apply for Notes:
•you must seek professional advice as to whether you are within the
Notes Target Market and whether the investment in the Notes is suitable
in light of your particular objectives, financial situation and needs; and
•you can only apply for the Notes if you are within the Notes Target Market
and have received such advice.
Section 4
Offer structureThe Offer comprises:
•a Reinvestment Offer;
•a New Money Offer; and
•an Institutional Offer.
Information about the different types of offers and how to apply is set out
in Section 3 and Section 4.
Sections 3 and 4
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Reinvestment
Offer
On 15 February 2023, ANZ (acting through its New Zealand branch) issued a
redemption notice in accordance with the CN3 terms. That notice confirms that on
24 March 2023, ANZ will redeem all CN3 for their face value of $100 per CN3 (CN3
Redemption Price).
The Reinvestment Offer provides Eligible CN3 Holders with the opportunity to
reinvest some or all of their CN3 Redemption Proceeds into ANZ Capital Notes 8.
Eligible CN3 Holders can also apply for additional Notes under the New Money Offer.
For information on the Reinvestment Offer, including the options available to
Eligible CN3 Holders, see Section 3. All Applications for the Reinvestment Offer must
be submitted through a Syndicate Broker.
Section 3
Final CN3
Distribution
The Final CN3 Distribution of $2.4408 per CN3 is scheduled to be paid on all CN3
on 24 March 2023.
If you hold CN3 on the record date for the Final CN3 Distribution (which is 7.00pm
on 10 March 2023), then you will receive the Final CN3 Distribution irrespective of
whether you are participating in the Reinvestment Offer or not (subject to the
payment conditions in the CN3 terms and ANZ's absolute discretion).
Section 3.1.7
How to applyYou can only apply for Notes through a Syndicate Broker. See Sections 3 and 4
for further details.
Sections 3 and 4
Minimum
Application
Your Application must be for a minimum of 50 Notes ($5,000).
If you are an Eligible CN3 Holder and own less than 50 CN3, you can still apply for
Notes under the Reinvestment Offer but you must apply to reinvest all of your CN3.
Sections 3 and 4
Allocation
policy
•Allocations to Institutional Investors were determined by ANZ and ANZ
Securities following completion of the Bookbuild.
•Allocations to Syndicate Brokers were determined by ANZ in consultation
with the Joint Lead Managers following completion of the Bookbuild.
•Allocations to applicants by a Syndicate Broker (including in respect of
Applications under the Reinvestment Offer) are at the discretion of that
Syndicate Broker. It is possible for Applications to be scaled back by a Syndicate
Broker. ANZ takes no responsibility for any allocation, scale back or rejection that
is decided by a Syndicate Broker.
Section 4.4.3
More
information
If you have any questions about the Offer or how to apply for the Notes, please call the
ANZ Information Line on 1800 113 399 (within Australia) or +61 3 9415 4010 (international)
(Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm) or contact your Syndicate Broker or other professional
adviser who is licensed by ASIC to give such advice.
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THIS SECTION IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE
KEY FEATURES OF ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8.
WHERE INDICATED, MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN OTHER
SECTIONS OF THIS PROSPECTUS AND
THE NOTE TERMS.
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR NOTES,
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FIRST READ
THIS PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING THE NOTES
TARGET MARKET) IN FULL. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OFFER, THE
NOTES OR THE NOTES TARGET MARKET,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR SYNDICATE
BROKER OR SEEK ADVICE FROM A
PROFESSIONAL ADVISER WHO IS LICENSED
BY ASIC TO GIVE THAT ADVICE.
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KEY QUESTIONS ABOUT
ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8
2.1 Distributions
2.1.1. How will the Distribution Rate be calculated?
2.1.2. How will the Distribution be calculated for each
Distribution Period?
2.1.3. What is the impact of franking credits?
2.1.4. What is the BBSW Rate?
2.1.5. When are the Distribution Payment Dates?
2.1.6. What are the Payment Conditions?
2.1.7. What is the Distribution Restriction and when
will it apply?
2.1.8. Are any deductions made on the Distributions?
2.1.9. How will Distributions be paid?
2.2 Mandatory Conversion
2.2.1. When is the Mandatory Conversion Date?
2.2.2. What are the Mandatory Conversion Conditions?
2.2.3. What are the reasons for the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions?
2.2.4. Until when is Mandatory Conversion deferred
if the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are
not satisfied?
2.2.5. How does Conversion occur?
2.2.6. How many ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares will
Holders receive on Mandatory Conversion?
2.2.7. What is the Issue Date VWAP?
2.2.8. What adjustments to the Issue Date VWAP are
made to account for changes to ANZ Holdings'
capital and what is their effect?
2.3 Optional Exchange by ANZ
2.3.1. What does Exchange mean?
2.3.2. When are the Optional Exchange Dates?
2.3.3. What is a Tax Event?
2.3.4. What is a Regulatory Event?
2.3.5. Are there restrictions on which Exchange
Method ANZ may choose?
2.3.6. What are the conditions or restrictions on
Conversion as the Exchange Method?
2.3.7. How many ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares will
Holders receive if Conversion is the Exchange
Method?
2.3.8. Are there any restrictions on Redemption?
2.3.9. What happens on Resale?
2.3.10. What factors will influence ANZ's decision
to Exchange the Notes?
2.3.11. Can Holders request Exchange?
2.3.12. Purchases
2.4 Conversion following a Change
of Control Event
2.4.1. When will a Change of Control Event occur?
2.4.2. What happens on a Change of Control Event?
2.4.3. What are the restrictions on Conversion on a
Change of Control Conversion Date?
2.4.4. What happens if Conversion does not occur
on a Change of Control Conversion Date?
2.5 Automatic Conversion following
a Trigger Event
2.5.1. What is a Trigger Event?
2.5.2. What happens following a Trigger Event?
2.5.3. How many ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares will
Holders receive if Notes are Converted on a
Trigger Event Conversion Date?
2.5.4. What is the Maximum Conversion Number?
2.5.5. Is there a worked example illustrating how many
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares a Holder will
receive on Conversion following a Trigger Event?
2.5.6. How many Notes need to be Converted or
Written Off on the occurrence of a Trigger Event?
2.6 Other
2.6.1. Can ANZ issue further Notes or other
instruments?
2.6.2. What voting rights do Notes carry?
2.6.3. Can ANZ amend the Note Terms?
2.6.4. What is an Approved Successor Event?
2.6.5. What is the ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll?
2.6.6. What if a Holder is not resident in Australia?
2.6.7. What happens if FATCA Withholding is required
to be made?
2.6.8. Where ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are issued
to a nominee, does the nominee, ANZ or ANZ
Holdings have any duties on a sale?
2.6.9. I s there a time limit on claims in respect of the
Notes?
2.6.10. Are determinations by ANZ binding?
2.6.11. Does set-off apply to payments in respect
of the Notes?
2.6.12. What is the power of attorney?
2.6.13. What are the tax implications of investing
in the Notes?
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2.1 DISTRIBUTIONS
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are expected to pay quarterly floating rate non-cumulative Distributions, which are expected to be
franked at the same rate as dividends on ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and accordingly Holders are expected to receive a
combination of cash Distributions and franking credits until all Notes are Converted, Redeemed or Written Off. Payment of
the Distributions is at ANZ’s discretion and subject to the payment not resulting in ANZ breaching APRA’s capital adequacy
requirements or becoming (or being likely to become) insolvent, or APRA objecting to the payment (the Payment
Conditions). The Payment Conditions are described in Section 2.1.6 below.
Distributions on Notes are based on a floating rate and are non-cumulative. This means that if a Distribution or part of a
Distribution is not paid on a Distribution Payment Date, Holders have no claim or entitlement in respect of non-payment
nor any right to receive that Distribution at any later time. All payments of Distributions are subject to applicable law.
2.1.1
How will the
Distribution Rate
be calculated?
The Distribution Rate for each Distribution Period will be set on the first
Business Day of each Distribution Period and will be calculated using the
following formula:
Distribution Rate = (BBSW Rate + Margin) x (1 – Tax Rate) where:
BBSW Rate means the BBSW Rate on the first Business Day of the
Distribution Period – see Section 2.1.4;
Margin is 2.75%, as determined under the Bookbuild; and
Tax Rate is the Australian corporate tax rate applicable to the franking
account of ANZ Holdings as at the relevant Distribution Payment Date.
As at the date of this Prospectus, the Tax Rate is 30%, although the Tax Rate
may change in future years – see Section 6.1.19.
For example, assuming the BBSW Rate on the first Business Day of the
Distribution Period is 3.50% per annum and given the Margin is 2.75%
per annum, then the Distribution Rate for that Distribution Period would
be calculated as follows:
BBSW Rate 3.5000% per annum
Plus the Margin + 2.7500% per annum
Equivalent unfranked distribution rate 6.2500% per annum
Multiplied by (1 – Tax Rate) x 0.70
Indicative Distribution Rate 4.3750% per annum
Clause 3.1 of
the Note Terms
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2.1 DISTRIBUTIONS (CONT)
2.1.2
How will the
Distribution be
calculated for each
Distribution Period?
Distributions scheduled to be paid on each Distribution Payment
Date will be calculated using the following formula:
Distribution = Face Value x Distribution Rate × N
365
where:
Face Value means $100 per Note;
Distribution Rate means the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum)
calculated as set out in Section 2.1.1; and
N means the number of days in the Distribution Period calculated as
set out in the Note Terms.
For example, if the Distribution Rate was 4.3750% per annum and assuming
Distributions on the Notes are fully franked, then the cash Distribution on
each Note for that Distribution Period (if the Distribution Period was for
91 days) would be calculated as follows:
Indicative Distribution Rate 4.3750% per annum
Multiplied by the Face Value x $100.00
Multiplied by the number of days
in the Distribution Period
15
x 91
Divided by 365 ÷ 365
Indicative fully franked cash Distribution
payment for the Distribution Period per Note $1.0908
Where Distributions are not fully franked, an additional cash payment
is made to compensate for the unfranked component. Details of the
additional payment are set out in Section 2.1.3.
The above example is for illustrative purposes only. Actual Distributions
may be higher or lower than this example.
The Distribution Rate for the first Distribution Period will be set on the
Issue Date and will include the Margin determined under the Bookbuild.
You should note that the Distribution Period for the first Distribution is
a shorter period of 88 days and Distribution Periods will otherwise
generally be 90 to 92 days.
Clauses 3.1, 13
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
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2.1.3
What is the impact
of franking credits?
Distributions on the Notes will be franked at the same rate as dividends on the
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. ANZ Holdings has not yet paid a dividend, and
ANZ’s most recent ordinary dividend paid in December 2022 was franked at
100%. The level of franking may vary over time and Distributions may be
partially, fully or not franked.
If the potential value of the franking credits is taken into account in full,
the Distribution Rate of 4.3750% per annum in the example in Section 2.1.2
would be equivalent to an unfranked distribution rate of approximately
6.2500% per annum.
If any Distribution is not franked or only partially franked, the amount
of the cash Distribution will be increased to compensate for the unfranked
component, subject to the Payment Conditions. Clause 3.2 of the Note
Terms sets out the method of calculation for the additional payment.
For example, if the franking rate applicable to the Distribution was only 90%,
then the cash Distribution on each Note for that Distribution Period (if the
Distribution Period was for 91 days) would be calculated as follows:
Indicative Distribution Rate 4.3750% per annum
Multiplied by the Face Value x $100.00
Multiplied by the number of days
in the Distribution Period
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x 91
Divided by 365 ÷ 365
Sub total $1.0908
Divided by 1 – (Tax Rate x (1 – Franking Rate)) 0.97
Indicative partially franked cash Distribution
payment for the Distribution Period per Note $1.1245
The above example is for illustrative purposes only. Actual Distributions
may be higher or lower than this example.
Holders should be aware that the potential value of any franking credits
does not accrue at the same time as the receipt of any cash Distribution and
will depend on the individual tax position of each Holder and the tax rules
that apply at the time of each Distribution.
If the corporate tax rate applicable to ANZ Holdings were to change,
the cash amount of Distributions and the amount of any franking credits
would change. For instance, if the tax rate decreases the cash amount of any
Distribution ANZ may pay would increase and the franking credits attached
to that Distribution would decrease.
The laws relating to the availability of franking and franking credits may
change. Holders should refer to the Taxation Summary in Section 7 and
seek professional advice in relation to their tax position.
Sections 6.1.7
and 6.1.19
Clause 3.2
of the Note Terms
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2.1 DISTRIBUTIONS (CONT)
2.1.4
What is the
BBSW Rate?
The BBSW Rate is a benchmark 3 month floating interest rate for the Australian
money market. It is used as a reference for the pricing, rate-setting and valuation
of Australian dollar financial securities and is administered by ASX and is
published on various information services. It changes to reflect supply and
demand in the cash and currency markets. The BBSW Rate for each Distribution
Period is set on the first Business Day of the relevant Distribution Period.
The graph below illustrates the movement in the BBSW Rate since 2006. The rate
on 14 February 2023 was 3.50% per annum.
3 Month BBSW Rate
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
BBSW Bill Rate
% per annum
Jan
20 06
Jan
20 07
Jan
20 08
Jan
20 09
Jan
20 10
Jan
20 11
Jan
20 12
Jan
20 13
Jan
20 14
Jan
20 15
Jan
20 16
Jan
20 17
Jan
20 18
Jan
20 19
Jan
20 20
Jan
20 21
Jan
20 22
Jan
20 23
0.0
The above graph is for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate,
guarantee or forecast the actual BBSW Rate. The actual BBSW Rate for the
first and subsequent Distribution Periods may be higher or lower than the
rates in the above graph.
If ANZ determines that BBSW has been affected by a “Reference Rate
Disruption Event”, ANZ may select an alternative reference rate that it
considers appropriate and make other related changes to the Terms (subject,
in each case, to APRA’s prior written approval). Broadly, a “Reference Rate
Disruption Event” occurs where BBSW has been discontinued or has ceased to
be generally accepted in the Australian market for securities such as the Notes.
ANZ is required to act in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner
in selecting an alternative reference rate, and may consult with sources that it
considers appropriate, but may otherwise exercise its discretion.
Clause 3.1 of
the Note Terms
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2.1.5
When are the
Distribution
Payment Dates?
Subject to ANZ’s absolute discretion and the Payment Conditions,
Distributions are payable quarterly in arrears on the Distribution Payment
Dates. The first Distribution Payment Date is 20 June 2023.
Subsequent Distribution Payment Dates occur on 20 March, 20 June, 20
September and 20 December each year. If any of these dates are not Business
Days, then the Distribution Payment Date will occur on the next Business Day.
In addition, if Exchange occurs on a day that is not a scheduled Distribution
Payment Date (other than an Exchange as a result of a Trigger Event, in which
case all rights to payment of Distributions are terminated), Holders whose
Notes are being Exchanged will also receive a Distribution in respect of those
Notes for the period from the immediately preceding Distribution Payment
Date to (but excluding) the date on which Exchange occurs, subject to ANZ’s
absolute discretion and the Payment Conditions.
Clauses 3.3, 3.5
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
2.1.6
What are
the Payment
Conditions?
Distributions may not always be paid. The payment of each Distribution is
subject to ANZ’s absolute discretion and no Payment Condition existing in
respect of the relevant Distribution Payment Date.
A Payment Condition will exist where:
• the payment of Distributions will result in ANZ (on a Level 1 basis) or
the ANZ Group (on a Level 2 basis or, if applicable, a Level 3 basis) not
complying with APRA’s then current capital adequacy requirements;
•the payment of Distributions would result in ANZ becoming, or being
likely to become, insolvent for the purposes of the Corporations Act; or
•APRA objects to the payment of the Distribution.
All payments are subject to applicable law.
Clauses 3.3, 13.9
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
2.1.7
What is the
Distribution
Restriction and
when will it apply?
If for any reason a Distribution has not been paid in full on a Distribution
Payment Date (the Relevant Distribution Payment Date), ANZ must not,
subject to certain exceptions, without approval of a Special Resolution, until
and including the next quarterly Distribution Payment Date:
•resolve to pay or pay any ANZ Ordinary Share Dividend; or
•undertake any Buy-Back (as defined in the Note Terms) or Capital Reduction,
unless the Distribution is paid in full within 3 Business Days of the Relevant
Distribution Payment Date.
There is no restriction on ANZ Holdings resolving to pay or paying any
dividend on, or buying back, or reducing capital on, ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares. However, ANZ Holdings capacity to do so may be reduced by the
application of the Distribution Restriction on ANZ.
Clauses 3.7
and 3.8 of the
Note Terms
2.1.8
Are any deductions
made on the
Distributions?
ANZ may deduct from any Distribution payable in accordance with the
Note Terms the amount of any tax required by law to be deducted in
respect of such amount.
ANZ may also make a deduction on account of FATCA and is not required
to pay an additional amount (or take any further action) where it has made
a deduction on account of tax or FATCA.
Clauses 13.10
and 13.11 of the
Note Terms
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2.1 DISTRIBUTIONS (CONT)
2.1.9
How will
Distributions
be paid?
Distributions are scheduled to be paid to Holders whose details are recorded
with the Registry on the relevant Record Date (as defined in the Note Terms).
Distributions and any other amount payable will be paid by:
•electronic transfer to an Australian dollar bank account maintained in
Australia with a financial institution nominated by the Holder; or
•at ANZ’s option, if no such account is nominated, sending a cheque
to the address of the Holder.
To receive a payment, a Holder will need to notify the Registry by close of
business on the relevant Record Date (as defined in the Note Terms) of an
Australian dollar bank account maintained in Australia with a financial
institution to which payment should be made. If the Holder does not so notify
the Registry, or the payment does not complete, the amount will be held as a
non-interest bearing deposit until such account is nominated, claims may no
longer be made in respect of that amount or ANZ deals with the amount in
accordance with the laws relating to unclaimed moneys.
Clause 13 of the
Note Terms
2.2 MANDATORY CONVERSION
ANZ Capital Notes 8 do not have a maturity date but are scheduled to be Converted into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on
20 September 2032 if the Notes have not been Exchanged prior to that date, provided that certain conditions are met.
These conditions may never be satisfied and therefore Notes may never Convert into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares.
2.2.1
When is the
Mandatory
Conversion Date?
The Mandatory Conversion Date is 20 September 2032 or if the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions are not satisfied on that date, the first Distribution
Payment Date on which the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are satisfied.
Clause 4.2 of the
Note Terms
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2.2 MANDATORY CONVERSION (CONT)
2.2.2
What are the
Mandatory
Conversion
Conditions?
Conversion will not occur unless all the Mandatory Conversion Conditions
are satisfied.
The Mandatory Conversion Conditions are:
•First Mandatory Conversion Condition: the VWAP on the 25th Business
Day before a potential Mandatory Conversion Date is greater than 56.00%
of the Issue Date VWAP.
•Second Mandatory Conversion Condition: the VWAP during the period
of 20 Business Days in which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took
place before a potential Mandatory Conversion Date is greater than 50.51%
of the Issue Date VWAP.
•Third Mandatory Conversion Condition: no Delisting Event applies to
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares in respect of the possible Mandatory
Conversion Date. Broadly, a Delisting Event occurs when ANZ Holdings is
delisted, ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares have been suspended from trading
for a certain period, or ANZ or ANZ Holdings is prevented by applicable law
or any other reason from performing any of their obligations necessary to
effect Conversion of the Notes.
The following diagram illustrates the operation of the conditions.
Mandatory
Conversion
Date
Business
Days
prior
to the
Mandatory
Conversion
Date
Note: These dates are subject to adjustments to account for any days where
trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares does not occur.
20 Day VWAP Period
201
025
First
Mandatory
Conversion
Condition
Second
Mandatory
Conversion
Condition
Third
Mandatory
Conversion
Condition
Ordinary Shares
are listed on ASX
VWAP > 50.51% of
Issue Date VWAP
VWAP > 56% of
Issue Date VWAP
Clauses 4.3, 6.1
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
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2.2 MANDATORY CONVERSION (CONT)
2.2.3
What are the
reasons for
the Mandatory
Conversion
Conditions?
It is intended that upon Mandatory Conversion of a Note, the Holder receives
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares worth approximately $101 that are capable of
being sold on ASX.
There is a cap on the maximum number of shares that Holders can be issued
on conversion of an instrument such as ANZ Capital Notes 8 due to Prudential
Standards and ratings agency requirements. The maximum number is based
on the Issue Date VWAP of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and, in the case of
Mandatory Conversion, is set by dividing the Face Value of the Notes by 50%
of the Issue Date VWAP.
If the price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares were to fall significantly and there
were no Mandatory Conversion Conditions, the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares that you would receive might be limited by that cap and in
that case the value of those ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares would be likely to
be less than $101. To give Holders some protection against receiving ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares worth less than approximately $101, the First and
Second Mandatory Conversion Conditions have been included, so that where
the VWAP of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares has fallen to less than the specified
percentage of the Issue Date VWAP, Mandatory Conversion is deferred.
So that Holders receive ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on Conversion that are
capable of being sold on ASX, the Third Mandatory Conversion Condition has
been included. Essentially, it provides that if ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are
not listed, Mandatory Conversion is deferred.
Clauses 4.3 and 6
of the Note Terms
2.2.4
Until when is
Mandatory
Conversion deferred
if the Mandatory
Conversion
Conditions are
not satisfied?
If any of the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are not satisfied, Mandatory
Conversion is deferred until the next Distribution Payment Date on which all
of the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are satisfied. Since the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions may never be satisfied, Mandatory Conversion may
never occur.
Clauses 4.2
and 4.3 of the
Note Terms
2.2.5
How does
Conversion occur?
If a Note is Converted on the Mandatory Conversion Date, on that date:
•the Note will be automatically transferred from the Holder to
ANZ Holdings; and
•ANZ Holdings will issue to the Holder the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares calculated using the formula set out below.
ANZ, ANZ BH and ANZ Holdings have agreed that where a Conversion occurs,
ANZ Holdings will subscribe for ordinary shares in ANZ BH and ANZ BH will
subscribe for ANZ Ordinary Shares, in each case, for aggregate consideration
equal to the aggregate Face Value of Notes being Converted. These steps are
referred to as “Related Conversion Steps”.
Clause 6.1 of the
Note Terms
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2.2.6
How many ANZ
Holdings Ordinary
Shares will Holders
receive on
Mandatory
Conversion?
If Notes are Converted on the Mandatory Conversion Date, Holders will
receive a number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note that is equivalent
to the number calculated using the following formula:
Face Value
99% x VWAP
The VWAP for this purpose is the VWAP during the 20 Business Days on which
trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took place before the Mandatory
Conversion Date.
In the above calculation there is a small Conversion discount since selling
costs are likely to apply to the sale of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on ASX.
For example, assuming the VWAP is $26.00, the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares a Holder would receive following Conversion on a Mandatory
Conversion Date would be calculated as follows:
Face Value $100.00
Divided by VWAP x 0.99 ÷ 25.74
Ordinary Shares per Note 3.8850
Assuming the price of those ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on the
Mandatory Conversion Date is also $26.00, the aggregate value of those
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares (calculated by multiplying 3.8850 by $26.00)
would be approximately $101.
The above example is for illustrative purposes only. The actual VWAP and
the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares Holders might receive on
Conversion on the Mandatory Conversion Date may be higher or lower
than in this example.
Clauses 6
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
2.2.7
What is the Issue
Date VWAP?
The Issue Date VWAP is the VWAP during the period of 20 Business Days on
which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took place immediately
preceding (but not including) the first date on which Notes were issued,
subject to certain adjustments (described in Section 2.2.8 below).
Clause 17.2 of
the Note Terms
2.2.8
What adjustments
to the Issue Date
VWAP are made to
account for
changes to ANZ
Holdings’ capital
and what is their
effect?
The Issue Date VWAP may be adjusted to reflect a consolidation, division or
reclassification of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and pro rata bonus issues as
set out in the Note Terms (but not other transactions, including rights issues,
which may affect the capital of ANZ Holdings). Since the First Mandatory
Conversion Condition and Second Mandatory Conversion Condition are
expressed in terms of percentages of the Issue Date VWAP, an adjustment
alters the VWAP of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares at which those conditions
would be satisfied.
However, no adjustment shall be made to the Issue Date VWAP where such
adjustment (rounded if applicable) would be less than one per cent of the
Issue Date VWAP then in effect.
Clauses 6.2 to 6.8
of the Note Terms
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2.3 OPTIONAL EXCHANGE BY ANZ
ANZ Capital Notes 8 have no fixed maturity but ANZ may choose to Exchange all or some ANZ Capital Notes 8 on an
Optional Exchange Date or after a Tax Event or Regulatory Event occurs, in each case if APRA has given its approval and
certain conditions are met. In addition, ANZ (or any other member of the ANZ Group) may at any time purchase Notes in
the open market or otherwise, at any price (subject to the prior written approval of APRA).
2.3.1
What does
Exchange mean?
Exchange means:
•Notes are Converted into a variable number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares with a value
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of approximately $101 per Note;
•Notes are Redeemed for $100 per Note;
•Notes are Resold to a purchaser nominated by ANZ (that cannot be ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or any other Related Entity of ANZ) for $100 per Note; or
•a combination of the above.
No Exchange elected by ANZ will occur without APRA’s prior written
approval and unless certain conditions are met.
Holders should not expect that APRA will give its approval for any Exchange.
Clauses 5, 6, 7, 8
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
2.3.2
When are
the Optional
Exchange Dates?
The Distribution Payment Date falling on 20 March 2030, 20 June 2030 or
20 September 2030.
Clause 17.2 of
the Note Terms
2.3.3
What is a
Tax Event?
Broadly, a Tax Event will occur if ANZ receives professional advice that,
as a result of:
•a change in the tax law in Australia;
•an administrative pronouncement or ruling affecting taxation in Australia; or
•a challenge by a taxing authority in Australia in connection with the Notes,
on or after the Issue Date (and which on the Issue Date was not expected by
ANZ to occur), there is more than an insubstantial risk which the Directors
determine to be unacceptable that ANZ, ANZ Holdings or another member
of the ANZ Group would be exposed to more than a de minimis adverse tax
consequence or increased cost in relation to Notes being on issue or any
Distribution would not be a frankable distribution for tax purposes.
Clauses 5.1
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
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Date. The VWAP of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares during the relevant period before the Exchange Date that is used to calculate the number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares that Holders receive may differ from the Ordinary Share price on or after the Exchange Date. This means that the value of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares received may be more or less than anticipated when they are issued or thereafter.
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2.3.4
What is a
Regulatory Event?
Broadly, a Regulatory Event will occur if:
•ANZ receives legal advice that, as a result of a change of Australian
law or regulation or any statement of APRA on or after the Issue Date
(and which on the Issue Date was not expected by ANZ to occur)
(a Regulatory Change),
−additional requirements (which are more than de minimis) would
be imposed on ANZ or ANZ Holdings; or
−there would be a negative impact on ANZ or ANZ Holdings in
relation to Notes which is more than de minimis,
and which the Directors determine to be unacceptable; or
•the Directors determine that, as a result of a Regulatory Change, ANZ is
not or will not be entitled to treat all Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital.
Clauses 5.1 and
17.2 of the Note
Terms
2.3.5
Are there
restrictions on
which Exchange
Method ANZ
may choose?
Yes. Please see Sections 2.3.6 and 2.3.8 below. In addition, where there is an
Exchange on an Optional Exchange Date and the Exchange Method is
Conversion, the Exchange Notice must be given no earlier than 25 Business
Days before the Optional Exchange Date. Where the Exchange Method is
Redemption or Resale, the notice period is only 5 Business Days.
Clause 5.2 of the
Note Terms
2.3.6
What are the
conditions or
restrictions on
Conversion as the
Exchange Method?
If ANZ wishes to Exchange Notes by Converting them, there are two types
of restrictions which apply:
•Restrictions on choosing to Convert
ANZ may not choose to Convert Notes if on the second Business Day
before the date on which an Exchange Notice is to be sent:
−the VWAP is less than or equal to 22.50% of the Issue Date VWAP; or
−a Delisting Event has occurred.
•Restrictions on completing the Conversion
If ANZ has sent an Exchange Notice, ANZ must not Convert the Notes
if the Second Mandatory Conversion Condition or the Third Mandatory
Conversion Condition would not be satisfied in respect of the Exchange
Date. This restriction is tested as if the Exchange Date were a possible
Mandatory Conversion Date and as if the Second Mandatory Conversion
Condition referred to 20.21% of the Issue Date VWAP.
If that occurs, ANZ will notify Holders and the Conversion will be deferred
until the next Distribution Payment Date on which the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions would be satisfied.
The percentages used in the above conditions are derived from market
precedents and the cap on the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
that are permitted to be issued in these circumstances under the Prudential
Standards and ratings agency requirements. The cap in the case of Conversion
in these circumstances is set by dividing the Face Value of the Notes by 20%
of the Issue Date VWAP.
Clauses 5.2, 5.4
and 5.5 of the
Note Terms
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2.3 OPTIONAL EXCHANGE BY ANZ (CONT)
2.3.7
How many ANZ
Holdings Ordinary
Shares will Holders
receive if
Conversion is the
Exchange Method?
If the Notes are Converted on an Optional Exchange Date or following a
Tax Event or Regulatory Event, Holders will receive a variable number of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares with a value of approximately $101 (based on a
VWAP during a period of 20 Business Days in which trading in ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares took place before the Conversion date).
On the Conversion date:
•the Notes being Converted will be automatically transferred from Holders
to ANZ Holdings; and
•ANZ Holdings will issue to Holders the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares calculated as set out above.
Clauses 5 and 6
of the Note Terms
2.3.8
Are there any
restrictions on
Redemption?
ANZ may only elect to Redeem Notes with APRA’s prior written approval.
ANZ is not permitted to Redeem any Note at any time unless those Notes
being Redeemed are replaced concurrently or beforehand with Tier 1 Capital
of the same or better quality as the Notes and the replacement of the Notes is
done under conditions that are sustainable for ANZ’s income capacity, or APRA
is satisfied that the capital position of the ANZ Level 1 Group, the ANZ Level 2
Group and, if applicable, the ANZ Level 3 Group is well above its minimum
capital requirements after ANZ elects to Redeem the Notes.
Clauses 5.2(c) and
7 of the Note
Terms
2.3.9
What happens
on Resale?
ANZ may only elect to Resell Notes with APRA’s prior written approval. If ANZ
elects for Notes to be Resold, subject to payment by the Purchaser of the Face
Value of those Notes, the Holder’s Notes will be transferred to the Purchaser on
the Exchange Date. If the Purchaser does not pay the Face Value of any Notes,
these Notes will not be transferred and the Holder has no claim against ANZ
as a result of the non-payment.
ANZ may appoint one or more Purchasers for the Resale on such terms as
may be agreed between ANZ and the Purchaser and to the extent that any
such terms may cause the Notes to cease to be Additional Tier 1 Capital, with
the prior written approval of APRA. These may include terms as to:
•the conditions of any Resale;
•the substitution of another entity as Purchaser; and
•the terms (if any) on which any Notes acquired by a Purchaser may
be dealt with.
If ANZ appoints more than one Purchaser in respect of a Resale, all or any of
the Notes held by a Holder which are being Resold may be purchased by any
one or any combination of the Purchasers, as determined by ANZ.
ANZ may not appoint itself, ANZ Holdings or another Related Entity as
a Purchaser.
Clause 8 of the
Note Terms
2.3.10
What factors
will influence
ANZ’s decision
to Exchange
the Notes?
ANZ will consider a number of factors when determining whether to
Exchange all or some Notes on an Optional Exchange Date or after a Tax Event
or Regulatory Event occurs. Those factors will include, among other things,
ANZ’s regulatory capital requirements and financial condition at the time, the
market conditions prevailing at the time and the cost to ANZ of replacing the
Notes with another form of Additional Tier 1 Capital.
2.3.11
Can Holders
request Exchange?
Holders do not have a right to request Exchange.Clause 9.10(g) of
the Note Terms
2.3.12
Purchases
ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group may at any time
purchase Notes in the open market or otherwise, at any price (subject to the
prior written approval of APRA).
Clause 5.6 of the
Note Terms
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2.4 CONVERSION FOLLOWING A CHANGE OF CONTROL EVENT
If a Change of Control Event occurs, ANZ must give a notice to Convert all ANZ Capital Notes 8 on issue into a number of
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares.
2.4.1
When will a
Change of Control
Event occur?
Broadly, a Change of Control Event occurs if:
•steps are taken to acquire control of ANZ or ANZ Holdings by a takeover
bid or a scheme of arrangement and certain further approvals or conditions
needed for the acquisition to occur or be implemented have been met; or
•an entity outside the ANZ Group acquires (or comes to hold beneficially)
more than 50% of the voting shares in ANZ’s capital.
Not all corporate activities that have the effect of a change of control of ANZ
or ANZ Holdings or their respective business operations will be a Change of
Control Event, in particular if APRA intervenes as described in Section 6.1.13.
Clauses 4.10 and
17.2 of the Note
Terms
2.4.2
What happens
on a Change of
Control Event?
If a Change of Control Event occurs, ANZ must, subject to certain further
restrictions, give a Change of Control Conversion Notice to Convert each
Note into a number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares with a value of
approximately $101 (based on the VWAP during a period, usually 20 Business
Days, on which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took place
immediately preceding (but not including) the Business Day before the
Change of Control Conversion Date).
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On the Change of Control Conversion Date:
•the Notes will be automatically transferred from Holders to ANZ Holdings;
and
•ANZ Holdings will issue to Holders the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares calculated as set out above.
Clauses 4.10 and
17.2 of the Note
Terms
2.4.3
What are the
restrictions on
Conversion on a
Change of Control
Conversion Date?
Following the occurrence of a Change of Control Event, ANZ may not
proceed to Convert Notes if, on the date on which Conversion is to occur
(Change of Control Conversion Date), certain further restrictions apply.
These Conversion restrictions on the Change of Control Conversion
Date apply if the Second Mandatory Conversion Condition (applied as
if it referred to 20.21% of the Issue Date VWAP) or the Third Mandatory
Conversion Condition would not be satisfied in respect of the Change of
Control Conversion Date as if the Change of Control Conversion Date were
a possible Mandatory Conversion Date.
The percentages used in the above conditions are derived from market
precedents and the cap on the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
that are permitted to be issued in these circumstances under the Prudential
Standards and ratings agency requirements.
Clause 4.10 of the
Note Terms
2.4.4
What happens if
Conversion does
not occur on a
Change of Control
Conversion Date?
If ANZ has given a Change of Control Conversion Notice but the restrictions
prevent Conversion, ANZ will give a new Change of Control Conversion
Notice to Convert the Notes on the next Distribution Payment Date (under
clause 3.5(a) of the Note Terms). Conversion will not occur if the restrictions
described in Section 2.4.3 apply on that date. This process will be repeated
until a Conversion occurs.
Section 2.4.3
Clause 4.10 of
the Note Terms
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Holdings Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding (but not including) the Business Day before the Change of Control Conversion Date. See clause 17.2
(definition of “VWAP Period”) of the Note Terms. The VWAP during the relevant period before the Change of Control Conversion Date that is used to calculate the
number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares that Holders receive may differ from the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share price on or after the Change of Control
Conversion Date. This means that the value of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares received may be more or less than anticipated when they are issued or thereafter.
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ANZ Capital Notes 8 are required to be Converted following the occurrence of a Trigger Event.
The Mandatory Conversion Conditions do not apply to a Conversion following a Trigger Event. The number of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares that Holders will receive on a Conversion in these circumstances will not be greater than the
Maximum Conversion Number.
A Trigger Event may occur where ANZ encounters severe financial difficulty. In the event of a Conversion following a
Trigger Event, depending on the market price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares at the relevant time, Holders are likely to
receive ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares that are worth significantly less than approximately $101 for each Note they hold
and to suffer loss as a consequence. If the Notes are not Converted for any reason (including an Inability Event) they will be
Written Off, which means those Notes will never be Converted or Exchanged, all rights in relation to those Notes will be
terminated, and Holders will not have their capital repaid.
2.5.1
What is a
Trigger Event?
There are two types of Trigger Events:
•a Common Equity Capital Trigger Event; and
•a Non-Viability Trigger Event.
Common Equity Capital Trigger Event
A Common Equity Capital Trigger Event will occur if, at any time ANZ
determines, or APRA has notified ANZ in writing that it believes, that
a Common Equity Capital Ratio is equal to or less than 5.125%.
ANZ must immediately notify APRA in writing if it makes such a determination.
The Common Equity Capital Ratio is the ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
of the ANZ Level 1 Group or the ANZ Level 2 Group (as applicable) (including
ANZ Ordinary Shares, retained earnings and certain reserves but net of Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital Deductions) to the risk weighted assets of the ANZ Level 1
Group or the ANZ Level 2 Group respectively, as prescribed by APRA.
See Section 5.6 for more information about ANZ's Common Equity Capital Ratio.
A Non-Viability Trigger Event
A Non-Viability Trigger Event will occur if, at any time:
•APRA notifies ANZ in writing that conversion or write off of Relevant
Securities is necessary because, without it, APRA considers that ANZ would
become non-viable; or
•APRA notifies ANZ in writing that it has determined that without a public
sector injection of capital (or equivalent support) ANZ would become
non-viable.
APRA has not provided specific guidance on when it will consider an entity to
be non-viable. However, APRA has indicated that non-viability is likely to arise
prior to the insolvency of an ADI. Non-viability could be expected to include
serious impairment of ANZ’s financial position and insolvency; however, it is
possible that APRA’s definition of non-viable may not necessarily be confined
to solvency or capital measures and APRA’s position on these matters may
change over time.
Sections 5.6
and 6.1.11
Clauses 4.5, 4.6,
4.9 and 17.2 of
the Note Terms
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2.5.2
What happens
following a
Trigger Event?
ANZ may be required to Convert a number of Notes into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares following the occurrence of a Trigger Event. If a Trigger Event
occurs, ANZ must Convert the Notes immediately on that day. On Conversion,
the Notes will be automatically transferred from Holders to ANZ Holdings and
ANZ Holdings will issue to Holders the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares calculated as set out below.
ANZ must notify Holders as soon as practicable of a Trigger Event occurring,
but the Conversion occurs whether or not that notice is given. Conversion in
these circumstances is not subject to the Mandatory Conversion Conditions
(or any other conditions) and so cannot be stopped for those reasons.
If Conversion has not been effected within 5 Business Days after the Trigger
Event Conversion Date for any reason (including an Inability Event), the Notes
will be Written Off with effect on and from the Trigger Event Conversion Date
and a Holder will suffer loss as a consequence.
If a Note is Written Off:
•the Note will not be Converted on that date and will not be Exchanged
on any other date; and
•the relevant Holder’s rights (including to payment of Distributions and
Face Value) in relation to such Note are immediately and irrevocably
terminated and written off.
Clauses 4.7, 4.8,
4.9, 6.1 and 6.13
of the Note Terms
2.5.3
How many ANZ
Holdings Ordinary
Shares will Holders
receive if Notes are
Converted on a
Trigger Event
Conversion Date?
If Notes are Converted on a Trigger Event Conversion Date, Holders will receive
a number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note that is equivalent to the
number calculated using the following formula, being subject to a cap so that
the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares received is limited to the
Maximum Conversion Number:
Face Value
99% x VWAP
The cap imposed by the Maximum Conversion Number is likely to mean that
fewer, and possibly significantly fewer, ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares would
be received by a Holder than if this cap did not exist. This is explained further
in Section 2.5.4.
The VWAP for this purpose is the VWAP during the 5 Business Days on which
trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding
(but not including) the Trigger Event Conversion Date (when the price of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares may be low).
In the above calculation there is a small Conversion discount since selling
costs are likely to apply to the sale of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on ASX.
Clauses 6.1 to 6.7
of the Note Terms
2.5.4
What is the
Maximum
Conversion
Number?
The Maximum Conversion Number in the case of a Trigger Event is
determined using the following formula:
Face Value
Issue Date VWAP x 0.2
This formula is derived from market precedents and the cap on the number
of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares that are permitted to be issued in these
circumstances under the Prudential Standards and ratings agency requirements.
This means that, depending on the market price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares at the relevant time, a Holder is likely to receive significantly less than
approximately $101 worth of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note and is
likely to suffer a loss as a consequence.
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2.5.5
Is there a
worked example
illustrating how
many ANZ
Holdings Ordinary
Shares a Holder
will receive on
Conversion
following a
Trigger Event?
This example illustrates how many ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares a Holder
will receive per Note following Conversion on a Trigger Event Conversion
Date assuming the VWAP is $4.50 and the Issue Date VWAP is $26.00.
This example is for illustrative purposes only. The actual VWAP, Issue Date
VWAP and Maximum Conversion Number may be higher or lower than in this
example and Issue Date VWAP may be adjusted after the Issue Date in limited
circumstances (see Section 2.2.8).
Step 1 – Calculate the indicative number of Ordinary Shares using
the Conversion mechanics
Face Value $100.00
Divided by VWAP x 0.99 ÷ $4.4550
Ordinary Shares per Note 22.4467
Step 2 – Calculate the Maximum Conversion Number
Face Value $100.00
Divided by Issue Date VWAP × 0.2 ÷ $5.20
Ordinary Shares per Note =19.2308
Step 3 – Assess the effect of the Maximum Conversion Number
In this example, the Maximum Conversion Number is lower than the
indicative number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares a Holder would receive
per Note calculated using the Conversion formula. As a result, the Maximum
Conversion Number would cap the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
a Holder would receive per Note at 19.2308 ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. If
those ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares were sold on ASX at the same price as
the VWAP (being $4.50), the Holder would receive $86.54 and have suffered a
loss on their investment of $13.46.
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2.5.6
How many
Notes need to
be Converted or
Written Off on the
occurrence of a
Trigger Event?
If a Trigger Event occurs, ANZ must convert or write off sufficient Relevant
Securities (including some or all Notes) to restore the Common Equity Capital
Ratio to a percentage above 5.125%, or to satisfy APRA that ANZ is viable
without further conversion or write off (as applicable).
If ANZ is required to Convert some Notes, ANZ will endeavour to Convert
Notes and convert into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or write off other
Relevant Securities on an approximately pro-rata basis or in a manner that is
otherwise, in the opinion of ANZ, fair and reasonable. This is subject to such
adjustment as ANZ may determine to take account of the effect on
marketable parcels and the need to round to whole numbers the number
of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and any Notes or other Relevant Securities
remaining on issue. In addition, where the Relevant Securities are in different
currencies, ANZ may treat the Relevant Securities as if converted into a
single currency at rates of exchange it considers reasonable. However, this
determination must not impede the immediate Conversion of the relevant
number of Notes.
Holders should be aware that:
•Relevant Securities such as Notes, CN3, CN4, CN5, CN6 and CN7 will be
converted or written off before any Tier 2 Capital instruments are converted
or written off;
•ANZ has no obligation to maintain on issue any Relevant Securities and
does not, and may never, have on issue Relevant Securities which require
them to be converted or written off before the Notes or in full; and
•where a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs because APRA determines that,
without a public sector injection of capital or equivalent support, ANZ
would become non-viable, all the Notes will be Converted.
The Conversion of Notes into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on the Trigger
Event Conversion Date following the occurrence of a Trigger Event is not
subject to the Mandatory Conversion Conditions described in Section 2.2.2
being satisfied. This means that, due to the application of the Maximum
Conversion Number, depending on the market price of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares at the time, Holders are likely to receive significantly less than
approximately $101 worth of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note and to
suffer loss as a consequence.
Clauses 4.8, 4.9
and 9.11 of the
Note Terms
2.6 OTHER
2.6.1
Can ANZ issue
further Notes or
other instruments?
ANZ reserves the right to issue further securities of any kind (whether ranking
equally with, in priority to or junior to or having different rights from the
Notes) without the consent of Holders. ANZ Holdings also has the right to
issue shares or any other securities of any kind without the consent of Holders.
Notes do not:
•confer on Holders any right to subscribe for new securities in ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group (other than on
Conversion) or to participate in any bonus issues of shares by ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group;
•prevent ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group from
redeeming, buying back, returning capital on or converting any securities,
other than the Notes (except as described in Section 2.1.7); and
•prevent ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group from
incurring or guaranteeing any indebtedness upon such terms as it thinks
fit in its sole discretion.
Clause 9.11 of the
Note Terms
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2.6.2
What voting rights
do Notes carry?
Holders do not have voting rights at a meeting of members of ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group.
Clause 10.2 of the
Note Terms
2.6.3
Can ANZ amend
the Note Terms?
Subject to complying with all applicable laws, ANZ may amend the Note
Terms without the consent of Holders in circumstances including where
ANZ reasonably considers the amendment:
•is made to correct a manifest error;
•is of a formal, minor or technical nature;
•is necessary to comply with any law, the provisions of any statute or the
requirements of any statutory authority;
•is made in accordance with ANZ’s adjustment rights in clause 6 of the
Note Terms;
•is expedient for the purposes of listing or clearing the Notes;
•amends certain dates or time periods in connection with Mandatory
Conversion or Exchange; or
•in any other case, will not materially adversely affect the rights of Holders
as a whole.
ANZ may also amend the Note Terms if:
•an Approved Successor Event occurs; or
• the amendment has been approved by a Special Resolution.
No amendment to the Note Terms is permitted without APRA’s prior written
approval if such amendment may affect the classification of Notes as
Additional Tier 1 Capital on a Level 1, Level 2 or (if applicable) Level 3 basis.
Clause 14 of the
Note Terms
2.6.4
What is an
Approved
Successor Event?
Subject to certain conditions (including the receipt of APRA’s prior written
approval where required), ANZ may elect to substitute an Approved Successor:
•as issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion; or
•to assume all obligations under the Note Terms.
ANZ may elect to substitute an Approved NOHC, ANZ Holdings or ANZ as
the Approved Successor, provided that, where such entity is to be substituted
as the issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion, its ordinary shares will be
quoted on ASX immediately after the substitution. Additionally, an Approved
Successor can only be substituted if, following the substitution, the Notes are
expected to remain quoted on the ASX.
In connection with an Approved Successor Event, ANZ may:
•make any amendments it considers to be reasonably necessary and
appropriate to effect the substitution consistent with the requirements
of APRA in relation to Additional Tier 1 Capital and instruments eligible to
fund Additional Tier 1 Capital;
•where the Approved Successor Event involves ANZ Holdings or an Approved
NOHC assuming all obligations in connection with the Notes, appoint a trustee
for Holders and reconstitute the Notes under a trust deed compliant with
Chapter 2L of the Corporations Act (unless not required to do so by applicable
law) and enter into such other documents or do any other things as ANZ
considers to be reasonably necessary or appropriate to effect the substitution
consistent with the requirements of APRA in relation to Additional Tier 1
Capital and instruments eligible to fund Additional Tier 1 Capital; and
•where the Approved Successor Event involves an Approved Successor
substituted only in respect of Conversion of Notes, make certain
amendments to the definition of Conversion to enable the substitution of
the Approved Successor as issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion.
Clauses 11.1, 14.2
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
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Holders do not have any right to vote on an Approved Successor Event and
Holders have no rights to require ANZ to give an Approved Successor Notice.
2.6.5
What is the ANZ
Capital Notes 8
Deed Poll?
A trustee has not been appointed for ANZ Capital Notes 8. Instead, the ANZ
Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll has been made by ANZ and ANZ Holdings in favour
of each person who is from time to time a Holder. The ANZ Capital Notes 8
Deed Poll gives legal effect to ANZ’s and ANZ Holdings’ obligations in the
Note Terms.
Under the ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll, ANZ also undertakes to appoint
the Registry and procure the Registry to establish and maintain a principal
Register.
The ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll also includes provisions for meetings
of Holders.
Holders will be bound by the terms of the ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll,
the Note Terms and this Prospectus when ANZ Capital Notes 8 are issued or
transferred to them or they purchase ANZ Capital Notes 8.
Each Holder can enforce ANZ’s and ANZ Holdings’ obligations under the ANZ
Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll, including the Note Terms and the provisions for
meetings, independently of the Registry and each other.
A copy of the ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll can be obtained from
capitalnotes.anz.com.
ANZ Capital
Notes 8 Deed Poll
2.6.6
What if a Holder
is not resident
in Australia?
If the Register indicates that a Holder’s address is outside of Australia (or ANZ
believes that a Holder may not be a resident of Australia) (such a Holder, a
Foreign Holder) and that Foreign Holder’s Notes are to be Converted, in
certain circumstances relevant ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares may be issued
to a nominee (who may not be ANZ, ANZ Holdings or another Related Entity
of ANZ) who will sell those ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and pay a cash
amount equal to the net proceeds to the Foreign Holder.
Clauses 6.10
and 17.2 of the
Note Terms
2.6.7
What happens if
FATCA Withholding
is required to
be made?
Where a FATCA Withholding would be required or permitted to be made in
respect of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares issued on Conversion of Notes, the
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares which the Holder is obliged to accept will be
issued, at ANZ's election, either:
•to the Holder net of FATCA Withholding and issue the balance of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares to a nominee; or
•entirely to a nominee.
In each case, the nominee (which may not be ANZ, ANZ Holdings or another
Related Entity of ANZ) will sell the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares issued to it,
deal with any proceeds of their disposal in accordance with FATCA and, where
the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares have been issued entirely to the nominee,
pay a cash amount equal to the proceeds of their disposal net of any FATCA
Withholding and other amounts as specified in the Note Terms to the Holder.
Clause 6.11 of the
Note Terms
2.6.8
Where ANZ
Holdings Ordinary
Shares are issued
to a nominee, does
the nominee, ANZ
or ANZ Holdings
have any duties on
a sale?
None of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the nominee owes any obligations or duties to
Holders in relation to the price at which ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are
sold or has any liability for any loss suffered by a Holder as a result of the sale
of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares.
Clause 6.14 of the
Note Terms
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2.6.9
Is there a time limit
on claims in respect
of the Notes?
Holders should be aware that ANZ is entitled to refuse any claim against it for
a payment under a Note where the claim is made more than 10 years (in the
case of Face Value) or 5 years (in the case of Distributions and other amounts)
from the date on which payment first became due.
Clause 13.4 of the
Note Terms
2.6.10
Are determinations
by ANZ binding?
Except where there is fraud or a manifest error, any determination or
calculation which ANZ makes in accordance with the Note Terms is final and
binds ANZ, the Registry and each Holder.
Clause 13.5 of the
Note Terms
2.6.11
Does set-off
apply to payments
in respect of
the Notes?
A Holder does not have any right to set-off against ANZ in respect of any claim
by ANZ against that Holder and will have no offsetting rights or claims on ANZ
if ANZ does not pay a Distribution when scheduled under the Note Terms.
ANZ may not exercise any right of set-off against a Holder in respect of any
claim by that Holder against ANZ.
Clause 9.5 of the
Note Terms
2.6.12
What is the power
of attorney?
Each Holder agrees to appoint each of ANZ, ANZ Holdings, their respective
officers and any External Administrator of ANZ or ANZ Holdings (each an
Attorney) severally to be the attorney of the Holder with power in the name
and on behalf of the Holder to sign all documents and transfers and do any
other thing as may in the Attorney’s opinion be necessary or desirable to be
done in order for the Holder to observe or perform the Holder’s obligations
under these Note Terms including, but not limited to, effecting any transfers
or Conversion of Notes, making any entry in the Register or exercising any
voting power in relation to any consent or approval required for Conversion,
Redemption or Resale or in respect of an Approved Successor Event or the
transfer of Notes to an Approved NOHC.
Clause 9.9 of the
Note Terms
2.6.13
What are the
tax implications
of investing
in the Notes?
Information about the Australian tax consequences of investing in the
Notes is set out in Section 7.
The tax implications of investing in Notes will depend on an investor’s
individual circumstances. Potential investors should obtain their own
tax advice.
Section 7
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3.1 THE REINVESTMENT OFFER
3.1.1
What are CN3?
CN3 (or ANZ Capital Notes 3) are fully paid, non-cumulative, convertible, transferable, redeemable,
subordinated, perpetual, unsecured notes that were issued by ANZ on 5 March 2015. The CN3 terms
were amended on 3 January 2023 to reflect the establishment of ANZ Holdings as the head entity
of the ANZ Group. CN3 trade on the ASX under the ASX code “AN3PF”.
3.1.2
What is
happening to
CN3?
On 15 February 2023, ANZ (acting through its New Zealand branch) issued a redemption notice
in accordance with the CN3 terms. The redemption notice confirms that on 24 March 2023, ANZ
will redeem all CN3 for their face value of $100 per CN3 (CN3 Redemption Price). If you are an
Eligible CN3 Holder and participate in the Reinvestment Offer, your CN3 Redemption Proceeds
will be applied to subscribe for Notes (see below for further details).
The redemption notice is irrevocable (except as provided by the CN3 terms) but the CN3
Redemption may not occur for a number of reasons, including if a trigger event occurs under the
CN3 terms or APRA revokes its approval of the CN3 Redemption.
If the CN3 Redemption does not occur, except as a result of a trigger event occurring in respect
of the CN3, CN3 holders will continue to hold their CN3.
To facilitate the CN3 Redemption, the CN3 will cease trading on ASX on 8 March 2023.
A final distribution of $2.4408 per CN3 is scheduled to be paid by ANZ in respect of all CN3 on
24 March 2023 (subject to the payment conditions in the CN3 terms and ANZ's absolute discretion)
(Final CN3 Distribution). The record date for the Final CN3 Distribution is 7.00pm on 10 March
2023. All holders of CN3 on the record date will be entitled to receive the Final CN3 Distribution,
including Eligible CN3 Holders who participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
3.1.3
What is the
Reinvestment
Offer?
The Reinvestment Offer is an invitation to Eligible CN3 Holders to apply to have some or all
of their CN3 Redemption Proceeds reinvested into Notes.
19
If you are an Eligible CN3 Holder and you participate in the Reinvestment Offer, your CN3
Redemption Proceeds that you reinvest into Notes will be used to fund the Application Payment
for the Notes. Those CN3 Redemption Proceeds will not be paid to you.
Eligible CN3 Holders are not required to participate in the Reinvestment Offer and there is no
guarantee Applications under the Reinvestment Offer will be accepted.
19 The market price of CN3 is subject to change from time to time and CN3 holders may be able to sell or dispose of their CN3 at a price higher or lower than
the price they would receive for the CN3 under the CN3 Redemption (being $100 per CN3). The current market price of CN3 is available at the ASX website
(asx.com.au).
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3.1.4
What are my
options as a
CN3 holder?
Participate in the Reinvestment Offer
Eligible CN3 Holders can apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer. All Applications
for the Reinvestment Offer must be submitted through a Syndicate Broker. Information on
how to apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer is set out in Section 4.
Do not participate in the Reinvestment Offer
If you are not eligible to participate in the Reinvestment Offer, or if you are eligible but
choose not to participate, you can:
•take no action, in which case your CN3 Redemption Proceeds will be paid to you on
24 March 2023 along with the Final CN3 Distribution; or
•sell your CN3 on-market through your broker or otherwise at the prevailing market price.
Where you do so you:
−may have to pay brokerage and may receive a price greater or less than the face value
of $100 per CN3;
−will not be entitled to receive the Final CN3 Distribution if you are not a CN3 holder
on the record date for the distribution (7.00pm on 10 March 2023); and
−if eligible, may use the sale proceeds from any CN3 you sell to subscribe for Notes
under the New Money Offer before the Closing Date for the New Money Offer.
Purchase Notes under the New Money Offer
You can separately apply for Notes under the New Money Offer whether or not you apply to
participate in the Reinvestment Offer. All Applications for the New Money Offer and the
Reinvestment Offer must be made through a Syndicate Broker.
There are important differences between CN3 and ANZ Capital Notes 8 that Eligible
CN3 Holders should consider before applying to participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
See Section 3.2 for more information.
3.1.5
Am I eligible to
participate in the
Reinvestment
Offer?
Only Eligible CN3 Holders can apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
To be an Eligible CN3 Holder, you must:
•have been a registered holder of CN3 at 7.00pm on 10 February 2023;
•be shown on the CN3 register as having an address in Australia;
•not be in the United States or acting as a nominee for, or for the account or benefit of,
a US Person or not otherwise be prevented from receiving the invitation to participate in the
Offer or ANZ Capital Notes 8 under the laws of any jurisdiction; and
•be an Institutional Investor or a client of a Syndicate Broker who is either:
−a Wholesale Investor; or
−a Retail Investor within the Notes Target Market who has received personal advice
from a licensed professional adviser.
3.1.6
How do I
participate in the
Reinvestment
Offer?
All Applications under the Reinvestment Offer must be made through a Syndicate Broker.
If you are a Retail Investor, you must seek professional advice as to whether you are within the
Notes Target Market and whether the investment in the Notes is suitable in light of your particular
objectives, financial situation and needs. Further information on how to apply to participate in the
Reinvestment Offer is set out in Section 4.
If you apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer, you must ensure that you do not
otherwise sell or dispose of any of the CN3 the subject of your Application.
Eligible CN3 Holders who apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer are taken to agree to
a holding lock being placed on the CN3 the subject of their Application until the Issue Date.
If CN3 the subject of a Reinvestment Offer Application are disposed of prior to the Closing Date for
the Reinvestment Offer, the number of Notes applied for will be reduced to equal the number of
CN3 available on the Closing Date for the Reinvestment Offer, which is expected to be 5.00pm on
9 March 2023.
An Application to participate in the Reinvestment Offer is irrevocable once submitted unless ANZ
gives notice that it will not accept the Application.
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3.1.7
What distributions
will I receive as a
CN3 holder?
The Final CN3 Distribution of $2.4408 per CN3 is scheduled to be paid by ANZ in respect of all CN3
on 24 March 2023 (subject to the payment conditions in the CN3 terms and ANZ's absolute
discretion). The record date for the Final CN3 Distribution is 7.00pm on 10 March 2023. All holders
of CN3 on the record date will be entitled to receive the Final CN3 Distribution, including Eligible
CN3 Holders who participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
Any payment of the Final CN3 Distribution will be made via direct credit in accordance with your
existing CN3 payment instructions. If you have not provided direct credit details, ANZ will deal with
any payment in accordance with the CN3 terms.
If you wish to change your CN3 payment instructions for the payment of the Final CN3 Distribution
then you must provide updated instructions to the Registry by 7.00pm on 10 March 2023.
3.1.8
If I apply to
participate in the
Reinvestment
Offer, will I receive
a priority
allocation of
Notes?
Details on the allocation policy are set out in Section 4.4.3.
3.1.9
Can my
Application be
subject to any
scale back?
For information of any potential scale back under the Offer (including in respect of Applications
under the Reinvestment Offer), see Section 4.4.3.
3.1.10
What are the tax
implications of
participating in the
Reinvestment
Offer and will any
brokerage or
stamp duty be
payable?
A general outline of the Australian taxation implications for certain investors who are
Australian residents for tax purposes of participating in the Reinvestment Offer can be
found in the Australian Taxation Summary in Section 7.
No brokerage or stamp duty is payable in connection with the CN3 Redemption or the
reinvestment of your CN3 Redemption Proceeds in Notes.
CN3 Holders who choose to sell their CN3 on-market through their broker may be
required to pay applicable brokerage.
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3.2 WHAT ARE THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CN3 AND ANZ CAPITAL
NOTES 8?
There are a number of differences between CN3 and ANZ Capital Notes 8 which you should be aware of before deciding to
apply to participate in the Reinvestment Offer. The following table describes the key features of the ANZ Capital Notes 8 and
CN3 and highlights the main differences between them. You should consider these differences in light of your investment
objectives, financial situation and particular needs (including financial and taxation issues) before deciding to apply for ANZ
Capital Notes 8.
TopicCN3ANZ Capital Notes 8
Issuer
ANZ acting through its New Zealand branchANZ
Protected under the
Financial Claims Scheme
NoNo
Te r m
Perpetual, subject to mandatory conversion
into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on
24 March 2025 (approximately 10 years
after its issue date)
Perpetual, subject to Mandatory Conversion
into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on
20 September 2032 (approximately 9.5
years after the Issue Date)
20
Margin
3.6%2.75%, as determined under the Bookbuild
Distribution rate
FloatingFloating
Distribution
payment dates
Half yearlyQuarterly
Rights if distributions
not fully franked
Franked, subject to gross up for any
unfranked portion
Franked, subject to gross up for any
unfranked portion
Conditions to payment
of distributions
Yes, subject to ANZ's absolute discretion
and certain payment conditions
Yes, subject to ANZ’s absolute discretion
and Payment Conditions
Distribution restriction
if distribution not paid
Yes, if a distribution is not paid ANZ must
not pay certain distributions on its ANZ
Ordinary Shares until and including the next
semi-annual distribution payment date.
There is no restriction on ANZ Holdings
Yes, applies to ANZ Ordinary Shares until
the next quarterly Distribution Payment
Date – see Section 2.1.7. There is no
restriction on ANZ Holdings
Transferable
Yes – quoted on ASX as “AN3PF"Yes – expected to be quoted on ASX
as "AN3PK"
Mandatory conversion
into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
Yes, on 24 March 2025 if the mandatory
conversion conditions are satisfied
Yes, on 20 September 2032 if the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions are satisfied
ANZ’s early
conversion option
Yes, on 24 March 2023 with APRA’s prior
written approval
Yes, on 20 March 2030, 20 June 2030 or
20 September 2030, with APRA’s prior
written approval – see Section 2.3
ANZ’s early
redemption option
Yes, on 24 March 2023 with APRA’s prior
written approval
Yes, on 20 March 2030, 20 June 2030 or
20 September 2030, with APRA’s prior
written approval – see Section 2.3
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ANZ resale rights
Yes, with APRA’s prior written approvalYes, with APRA’s prior written approval –
see Section 2.3
Other ANZ early
redemption or resale
options
Tax events (in Australia or New Zealand)
and regulatory events with APRA’s prior
written approval
Tax Events (in Australia only) and Regulatory
Events with APRA’s prior written approval –
see Section 2.3
Other ANZ early
conversion options/
events
Tax events and regulatory events with
APRA’s prior written approval
Change of control
Tax Events and Regulatory Events
with APRA’s prior written approval –
see Section 2.3
Change of Control Event – see Section 2.4
Automatic conversion
or write-off following
a trigger event
Yes, ANZ must convert CN3 if the common
equity capital ratio of the ANZ Level 1 Group
or the ANZ Level 2 Group as prescribed by
APRA falls to or below 5.125% or if a
non-viability event occurs.
If ANZ is unable to convert within 5 business
days of the trigger event, the CN3 will not
be converted but will instead be written off.
Yes, ANZ must Convert the Notes if a
Common Equity Capital Trigger Event in
respect of the ANZ Level 1 Group or the
ANZ Level 2 Group, or a Non-Viability Trigger
Event, occurs – see Section 2.5.
If the Notes are not Converted within 5
Business Days of a Trigger Event Conversion
Date for any reason (including an Inability
Event) in accordance with the Note Terms,
the Notes may be Written Off – see Section
6.1.11.
Capital classification
Additional Tier 1 CapitalAdditional Tier 1 Capital
Voting rights
No right to vote at general meeting of
holders of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
or ANZ Ordinary Shares
No right to vote at general meeting of
holders of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
or ANZ Ordinary Shares
Ranking
Equal to ANZ Capital Securities, senior
to ANZ Ordinary Shares, subordinated to
claims of senior creditors (including ANZ
depositors)
Equal to ANZ Capital Securities, senior
to ANZ Ordinary Shares, subordinated to
claims of Senior Creditors (including ANZ
depositors)
3.3 WHAT ARE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING
IN THE REINVESTMENT OFFER AND ACQUIRING NOTES?
There are certain risks associated with participating in the Reinvestment Offer and acquiring Notes, which include:
•the CN3 Redemption Price of $100 per CN3 (which does not include the Final CN3 Distribution) may be less than the ASX
trading price of CN3 (which may include an amount representing the accrued portion of the Final CN3 Distribution).
Rather than participating in the Reinvestment Offer, Eligible CN3 Holders may obtain a better financial outcome by selling
their CN3 on-market and investing the proceeds in ANZ Capital Notes 8 (although any Application may be scaled back);
•if you are an Eligible CN3 Holder and you apply for Notes under the Offer (pursuant to the Reinvestment Offer or
otherwise), you may receive an allocation of ANZ Capital Notes 8. As such, you will be subject to the risks associated with
an investment in ANZ Capital Notes 8, in ANZ and in the ANZ Group generally, many of which are outside the control of
ANZ, ANZ Holdings and their respective directors. These risks are outlined in Section 6 and should be considered before
you apply under the Offer (including under the Reinvestment Offer); and
•participation in the Reinvestment Offer does not involve a simple rollover into a similar investment. ANZ Capital Notes 8
and CN3 have different benefits and risks, which must be evaluated separately. For a description of the key differences
between the two securities, see Section 3.2.
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THIS SECTION SETS OUT:
THE NOTES TARGET MARKET;
WHAT YOU MUST DO IF YOU WISH
TO APPLY FOR NOTES;
WHO THE OFFER IS MADE TO;
DETAILS OF THE BOOKBUILD
AND ALLOCATION POLICY;
DETAILS OF ASX QUOTATION
AND TRADING; AND
OTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT
TO YOUR APPLICATION.
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4.1 NOTES TARGET MARKET
ANZ has made a target market determination for ANZ Capital Notes 8 in accordance with its obligations under the DDO
Regime (Target Market Determination). The Target Market Determination is available at capitalnotes.anz.com.
The Target Market Determination describes, among other things, the class of Retail Investors that comprise the target market
for ANZ Capital Notes 8 (Notes Target Market) being investors who:
•are seeking to acquire an investment product with the ability to generate income;
•are not seeking capital growth;
•are able to bear the risks associated with an investment in ANZ Capital Notes 8 (which are summarised in Section 1.5 and
detailed in Section 6), in particular, the lack of certainty as to payment of distributions and the potential loss of some or all
of the capital invested in ANZ Capital Notes 8;
•do not require certainty as to repayment of capital invested within a specific investment timeframe; and
•seek the ability to dispose of ANZ Capital Notes 8 by sale on a licensed securities exchange at the price available
on the exchange.
If you are a Retail Investor and wish to apply for Notes:
•you must seek professional advice as to whether you are within the Notes Target Market and whether the investment in
the Notes is suitable in light of your particular objectives, financial situation and needs; and
•you can only apply for the Notes if you are within the Notes Target Market and you have received personal advice from a
licensed professional adviser.
If you have any questions about the Offer, the Notes or the Notes Target Market, you should also contact your Syndicate
Broker or seek advice from a professional adviser who is licensed by ASIC to give that advice.
4.2 APPLYING FOR ANZ CAPITAL NOTES
21
All Applications must be submitted through a Syndicate Broker. No Applications can be made directly to ANZ.
The Offer does not contain a specific offer for securityholders of ANZ or ANZ Holdings and Eligible CN3 Holders cannot apply
directly to ANZ to participate in the Reinvestment Offer.
Who may apply?
Clients of Syndicate Brokers who are either a Wholesale Investor, or a Retail Investor
within the Notes Target Market who has received personal advice from a licensed
professional adviser.
When to apply
Completed Applications must be received by your Syndicate Broker in sufficient time
for your Syndicate Broker to process your Application on your behalf by the relevant
Closing Date.
How to apply
•You must contact your Syndicate Broker for instructions on how to apply.
•If you are applying under the Reinvestment Offer:
−you must apply to reinvest a minimum of 50 CN3 in Notes (unless you hold less than
that amount of CN3);
−if you hold less than 50 CN3, you can still apply to participate in the Reinvestment
Offer, but you must apply to reinvest all of your CN3 in Notes; and
−an Application Payment is not necessary as your CN3 Redemption Proceeds will be
applied to the Application Payment to the extent required.
•If you are applying under the New Money Offer:
−your Application must be for a minimum of 50 Notes ($5,000); and
−an Application Payment will be necessary. Contact your Syndicate Broker for
instructions on how to make the Application Payment.
21 The key dates for the Offer are indicative only and may change without notice. ANZ and the Joint Lead Managers may reduce or extend any Closing Date without
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4.2.1 No cooling off rights
No cooling off rights apply to an Application for Notes.
You cannot withdraw your Application once it has been
lodged, except as permitted under the Corporations Act.
4.2.2 Representations, warranties and
acknowledgements
When lodging your Application, you will be required to give
certain representations, warranties and acknowledgements
to ANZ. In particular, if you are a Retail Investor, you will
be required to represent to ANZ that you have received
personal advice from a qualified financial adviser in relation
to your acquisition of ANZ Capital Notes 8.
4.2.3 Brokerage and stamp duty
No brokerage or stamp duty is payable on your Application.
You may have to pay brokerage, but will not have to pay any
stamp duty, on any later sale of your Notes on ASX after
Notes have been quoted on ASX.
4.2.4 Refunds
If you apply for Notes under the Offer and are not allotted
any Notes or you are allotted fewer Notes than the number
that you applied and paid for as a result of a scale back, all or
some of your Application Payment (as applicable) will be
refunded to you (without interest) as soon as practicable
after the Issue Date. For further information on potential
scale back – see Section 4.4.3.
In the event that the Offer does not proceed for any reason,
all applicants will have their Application Payments refunded
(without interest) as soon as practicable.
4.3 PROVISION OF PERSONAL
INFORMATION
The information about you included as part of your
Application is used for the purposes of processing your
Application and, if your Application is successful, to
administer your Notes. For information about the
acknowledgements and privacy statement in relation
to personal information that you provide to ANZ by
completing an Application – see Section 8.11.
4.4 BOOKBUILD AND
ALLOCATION POLICY
4.4.1 Bookbuild
The Bookbuild was conducted before the Opening Date to
determine the Margin and firm Allocations of Notes to
Bookbuild participants.
The Bookbuild was conducted by the Joint Lead Managers
in consultation with ANZ in the manner contemplated in
this Prospectus and otherwise on the terms and conditions
agreed to by ANZ and the Joint Lead Managers in the Offer
Management Agreement.
4.4.2 Settlement
The Joint Lead Managers bid into the Bookbuild and
received Allocations of Notes on a broker firm basis. This
means that each Joint Lead Manager (other than ANZ
Securities) is responsible for ensuring that payment is made
for all Notes allocated to them or at their direction.
The Offer Management Agreement may be terminated by
the Joint Lead Managers in certain circumstances. If the
Offer Management Agreement is terminated, Bookbuild
participants can withdraw their firm Allocations. For details
of the fees payable under the Offer Management
Agreement – see Section 8.6.
4.4.3 Allocation Policy
Allocations to Syndicate Brokers were determined by ANZ in
consultation with the Joint Lead Managers following
completion of the Bookbuild.
Allocations to applicants by a Syndicate Broker (including
in respect of allocations under the Reinvestment Offer) are
at the discretion of that Syndicate Broker. It is possible for
Applications to be scaled back by a Syndicate Broker. ANZ
takes no responsibility for any allocation, scale back or
rejection that is decided by a Syndicate Broker.
Allocations to Institutional Investors were determined
by ANZ Securities and ANZ following completion of the
Bookbuild.
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4.5 ASX QUOTATION,
CONFIRMATION STATEMENTS
AND OTHER INFORMATION
4.5.1 ASX quotation
ANZ has applied to ASX for Notes to be quoted on ASX.
If ASX does not grant permission for Notes to be quoted
within three months after the date of the Original
Prospectus, Notes will not be issued and all Application
Payments will be refunded (without interest) to applicants
as soon as practicable.
It is expected that Notes will begin trading on ASX on
a normal settlement basis on 27 March 2023 under ASX
code "AN3PK".
You are responsible for confirming your holding before
trading in Notes. If you are a successful applicant and sell
your Notes before receiving your Confirmation Statement,
you do so at your own risk.
You may call the ANZ Information Line on 1800 113 399
(within Australia) or +61 3 9415 4010 (international)
(Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm) or your Syndicate
Broker, after the Issue Date to enquire about your
Allocation.
4.5.2 Confirmation Statements
ANZ has applied for Notes to participate in CHESS. No
certificates will be issued for Notes. ANZ expects that
Confirmation Statements for issuer sponsored holders and
confirmations for CHESS holders will be despatched to
successful applicants by 31 March 2023.
4.5.3 Provision of bank account details
for Distributions
ANZ’s current policy is that Distributions will be paid
in Australian dollars by direct credit into nominated
Australian financial institution accounts (excluding credit
card accounts) for Holders with a registered address in
Australia. For all other Holders, ANZ’s current policy is that
Distributions will be paid by Australian dollar cheque.
4.5.4 Provision of Tax File Number or
Australian Business Number
If you are a successful applicant who has not already
quoted your TFN or ABN and you are issued any Notes,
then you may be contacted in relation to quoting your
TFN, ABN or both.
The collection and quotation of TFNs and ABNs are
authorised, and their use and disclosure is strictly
regulated, by tax laws and the Privacy Act. If collected,
ANZ will only use and disclose your TFN or ABN in
accordance with those laws and to fulfil its obligations
in connection with the Notes.
You are not required to provide your TFN or ABN.
However, if you decline to provide this information,
ANZ may be required to withhold Australian tax at the
maximum marginal tax rate plus the Medicare levy
(currently being 47%) on the unfranked part of any
Distribution unless you have provided:
•your TFN or, in certain circumstances, your ABN; or
•notification that you are exempt from providing this
information.
Further, successful applicants who do not have an address
in Australia registered with the Registry, or who direct the
payment of any Distribution to an address outside of
Australia, may have an amount deducted for Australian
withholding tax from any Distribution paid, to the extent
that the Distribution is not fully franked.
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THIS SECTION SETS OUT:
A DESCRIPTION OF THE ANZ GROUP’S
BUSINESS INCLUDING SUMMARY
FINANCIAL INFORMATION;
FINANCIAL INFORMATION DEMONSTRATING
THE EFFECT OF THE OFFER ON ANZ AND
ANZ HOLDINGS; AND
A DESCRIPTION OF ANZ AND THE ANZ
GROUP’S CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND
CAPITAL RATIOS, FUNDING AND LIQUIDITY.
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5.1 OVERVIEW OF ANZ GROUP
The ANZ Group began its Australian operations in 1835
and its New Zealand operations in 1840.
The ANZ Group provides a broad range of banking and
financial products and services to retail, small business,
corporate and institutional customers. Geographically, its
operations span Australia, New Zealand, a number of
countries in the Asia Pacific region, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany and the United States.
Earlier this year, the ANZ Group implemented a restructure
(Restructure) that resulted in ANZ Holdings becoming
the new listed parent company of the ANZ Group in
place of ANZ. ANZ Holdings is a non-operating holding
company (NOHC) and is authorised as such for the
purposes of the Banking Act. ANZ Holdings is listed, and
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are quoted, on the ASX.
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are also quoted on the
New Zealand Stock Exchange. ANZ is an ADI and is
regulated by various prudential regulators, including APRA
in Australia and RBNZ in New Zealand. Following the
Restructure, ANZ is a subsidiary of ANZ Holdings.
The composition of the ANZ Group following the
Restructure is set out in the diagram below. As outlined
in that diagram, under the Restructure the ANZ Group’s
banking and non-banking businesses have been
separated into two groups under ANZ Holdings: the ANZ
Bank Group and the ANZ Non-Bank Group. The ANZ Bank
Group holds the ANZ Group’s banking businesses
(including ANZ and ANZ NZ), all international regulated
bank operations and insurance businesses. The ANZ
Non-Bank Group holds certain non-banking businesses
and assets, being the ANZ Group’s interests in the 1835i
trusts, the Worldline merchant acquiring joint venture,
Pollination, Lygon and the Trade Information Network.
For further information on the composition of the ANZ
Bank Group and the ANZ Non-Bank Group, please refer
to the Explanatory Memorandum issued by ANZ dated
27 October 2022 which is available on the ASX.
ANZ Bank Group
ANZ Group
ANZ Non-Bank Group
ANZ NOHC Shareholders
ANZ NOHC
ANZ ServiceCo
Certain
property assets
1835i trusts,
Worldline JV,
Lygon TIN and
Pollination
Other potential
non-banking
businesses
ANZ Non-Bank HoldCo
ANZ Bank HoldCo
ANZBGL
Banking businesses
incl. ANZ NZ
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5.2 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF
THE ANZ BANK GROUP
The ANZ Bank Group operates on a divisional structure with
six divisions: Australia Retail, Australia Commercial,
Institutional, New Zealand, Pacific and Group Centre.
Australia Retail
The Australia Retail division provides a full range of banking
services to Australian consumers. This includes home loans,
deposits, credit cards and personal loans. Products and
services are provided via the branch network, home loan
specialists, contact centres, a variety of self-service channels
(digital and internet banking, website, ATMs and phone
banking) and third-party brokers. It also includes the costs
related to the development and operation of the ANZ Plus
proposition for retail customers.
Australia Commercial
The Australia Commercial division provides a full range of
banking products and financial services, including asset
financing, across the following customer segments: small
business owners and medium commercial customers
(SME Banking) and large commercial customers, high net
worth individuals and family groups (Specialist Business).
Institutional
The Institutional division services governments, global
institutional and corporate customers across Australia, New
Zealand and International via the following business units:
•Transaction Banking provides customers with working
capital and liquidity solutions including documentary
trade, supply chain financing, commodity financing as
well as cash management solutions, deposits, payments
and clearing.
•Corporate Finance provides customers with loan
products, loan syndication, specialised loan structuring
and execution, project and export finance, debt
structuring and acquisition finance and corporate
advisory services.
•Markets provides customers with risk management
services in foreign exchange, interest rates, credit,
commodities and debt capital markets in addition
to managing the Group's interest rate exposure and
liquidity position.
New Zealand
The New Zealand division comprises the following
business units:
•Personal provides a full range of banking and wealth
management services to consumer and private banking
customers. Services are delivered via internet and
app-based digital solutions and a network of branches,
mortgage specialists, relationship managers and
contact centres.
•Business provides a full range of banking services
including small business banking, through digital, branch
and contact centre channels, and traditional relationship
banking and sophisticated financial solutions through
dedicated managers. These cover privately-owned small,
medium and large enterprises, the agricultural business
segment, government and government-related entities.
Pacific
The Pacific division provides products and services to retail
customers, small to medium-sized enterprises, institutional
customers and governments located in the Pacific Islands.
Products and services include retail products provided to
consumers, traditional relationship banking and
sophisticated financial solutions provided to business
customers through dedicated managers.
Group Centre
Group Centre division provides support to the operating
divisions, including technology, property, risk management,
financial management, strategy, marketing, human resources
and corporate affairs. It also includes residual components of
Group divestments, Group Treasury, Shareholder Functions,
and minority investments in Asia.
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5.3 ANZ GROUP STRATEGY
The ANZ Group’s strategy is focused on improving the
financial wellbeing and sustainability of its customers by
providing services, tools and insights that engage and
retain customers and positively change customer
behaviour.
In particular, the ANZ Group aspires to help customers:
•save for, buy and own a liveable home;
•start or buy and sustainably grow their business; and
•move capital and goods around the region and
sustainably grow their business.
The ANZ Group seeks to achieve its strategy through:
•Propositions the customers of the ANZ Group find
appealing – with a focus on easy to use services that
evolve to meet the changing needs of customers. The
ANZ Group aims, through better use of data, to provide
valuable insights about its customers and how they can
improve their financial wellbeing and sustainability over
their lifetime, with the aspiration of enabling the ANZ
Group to create superior propositions.
•Flexible and resilient digital banking Platforms
– powering the ANZ Group’s customers and made
available for others to power the industry. Platforms
underpin the ANZ Group’s propositions and the ANZ
Group expects them to increasingly underpin those of
its customers.
•Partnerships that unlock new value – with ecosystems
that help the ANZ Group’s customers improve their
financial wellbeing and sustainability.
•Purpose and values-led people – who drive value by
caring about the ANZ Group’s customers and the
outcomes created. The ANZ Group aspires to listen,
learn and adapt and do the right thing the first time and
deliver outcomes that address financial and
sustainability challenges.
5.4 DEVELOPMENTS TO
THE ANZ GROUP
As announced by ANZ to the ASX on 18 July 2022, ANZ has
entered into an agreement to acquire Suncorp Bank from
Suncorp Group Limited for a purchase price of
$4.9 billion (Suncorp Transaction). The Suncorp
Transaction remains subject to a minimum completion
period of at least 12 months from the date the Suncorp
Transaction was announced and a number of conditions
precedent (being Federal Treasurer approval, Australian
Competition and Consumer Commission authorisation or
approval and repeal of or certain amendments to the State
Financial Institutions and Metway Merger Act 1996 (Qld)).
Unless the parties agree otherwise, the last date for
satisfaction of these conditions is 24 months after signing
(after which either party may terminate the agreement).
The final purchase price is subject to completion
adjustments and may be more or less than $4.9 billion. In
addition, ANZ will acquire Suncorp Bank’s Additional Tier I
capital notes at face value (approximately $0.6 billion as at
June 2022). Completion is currently expected in the
second half of calendar year 2023.
If the Suncorp Transaction completes, Suncorp Bank will
be held in the ANZ Bank Group.
5.5 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ABOUT ANZ AND THE ANZ GROUP
5.5.1 2022 Financial Year
The ANZ consolidated group's statutory profit after tax for
the year ended 30 September 2022 attributable to the
shareholders of ANZ was $7,119 million, compared to
$6,162 million for the year ended 30 September 2021, an
increase of 16%.
The dividend for the year ended 30 September 2022 was
146 cents per ANZ Ordinary Share (fully franked)
compared to 142 cents per ANZ Ordinary Share (fully
franked) for the year ended 30 September 2021, an
increase of 3%.
5.5.2 2023 Pillar 3 update
ANZ released its Pillar 3 for the 3 months to
31 December 2022 on 9 February 2023.
Further information is available at
shareholder.anz.com/announcements.
In particular, we want to help customers:
$
Save for, buy and own
a liveable home
$
Start or buy and sustainably
grow their business
$
Move capital and goods around
the region and sustainably grow
their business
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5.5.3 Historical results
The profit information in Section 5.5.1 is historical
information and is not a forecast of results to be expected
in future periods.
5.5.4 Impact of the Offer on the ANZ consolidated
group balance sheet
The issue of the Notes will increase the ANZ consolidated
group's subordinated debt and cash by approximately
$1.479 billion ($1.5 billion gross proceeds of the Offer, less
approximately $21 million of Offer costs) with no impact on
the ANZ consolidated group's net assets or shareholders’
equity.
If all CN3 are redeemed by ANZ on 24 March 2023, the ANZ
consolidated group's subordinated debt and cash would
reduce by approximately $970 million, with no impact on
the ANZ consolidated group's net assets or shareholders’
equity.
On a net basis, the Offer of the Notes and the redemption of
all of the CN3 would increase the ANZ consolidated group's
subordinated debt and cash by approximately $509 million.
The Offer of the Notes and the redemption of all of the CN3
will not have a material impact on the ANZ consolidated
group's financial position.
The impact has been prepared in accordance with the
measurement and recognition requirements of Australian
Accounting Standards and other mandatory reporting
requirements in Australia.
If ANZ raises more or less than $1.5 billion under the Offer
the figures referred to above will be impacted accordingly.
5.6 CAPITAL ADEQUACY
5.6.1 Prudential regulation
APRA is the prudential regulator of the Australian financial
services industry.
ANZ is regulated by APRA because of its status as an
ADI. APRA’s Prudential Standards aim to ensure that ADIs
(including ANZ) remain adequately capitalised to support
the risks associated with their activities, absorb losses and to
generally protect Australian depositors.
To ensure that ADIs are adequately capitalised on both
a standalone and group basis, APRA adopts a tiered approach
to the measurement of an ADI’s capital adequacy by assessing
the ADI’s financial strength at three levels:
•Level 1 – the ADI on a standalone basis (i.e. ANZ and
specified subsidiaries which are considered to form
the ADI’s Extended Licensed Entity). This is the ANZ Level
1 Group;
•Level 2 – the consolidated banking group (i.e. the
consolidated group less certain subsidiaries and
associates that are excluded under APRA’s Prudential
Standards). This is the ANZ Level 2 Group; and
•Level 3 – the conglomerate group at its widest level; that
is, ANZ Holdings as the NOHC and all its related bodies
corporate. Whilst ANZ is not yet required to report capital
on a Level 3 basis, a description of APRA’s proposed
approach to the regulation of groups is contained in
section 5.6.5. Under its authorisation, ANZ Holdings is
required to hold adequate capital to reflect the risks of the
whole ANZ Group, including both the ANZ Bank Group
and ANZ Non-Bank Group.
The capital requirements of the ANZ Level 3 Group will be
the sum of the capital requirements of the ANZ Bank Group
and the ANZ Non-Bank Group. The ANZ Bank Group’s capital
requirements will continue to be determined by existing
APRA requirements. The capital requirements of the ANZ
Non-Bank Group are assessed using an independently
validated and ANZ Holdings Board approved economic
capital framework and model.
ANZ also complies with a common framework issued by the
Basel Committee for the calculation of capital adequacy, and
the risk weighting of assets, for banks worldwide (the Basel
Framework). The objective of the Basel Framework is to
develop capital adequacy guidelines that are more
accurately aligned with the individual risk profile of banks.
The Basel Framework requires ADIs to hold a certain level
of regulatory capital against its risk weighted assets (RWA).
An ADI calculates its RWA number by weighting its assets
(through applying a percentage factor) to reflect the risk of
loss to the ADI from those assets, in particular from
non-payment.
For more information on the capital ratios of the ANZ Level 1
and Level 2 Groups as at 31 December 2022 and the effect
of the Offer on these ratios, see Sections 5.6.6 and 5.6.7.
5.6.2 Basel III Framework
ANZ has been accredited by APRA to use the Advanced
Internal Ratings Based (IRB) methodology for calculating
credit RWA and the Internal Models Approach (IMA) for
market risk including interest rate risk in the banking book
(IRRBB). The credit risk weightings for a bank accredited to
use the IRB methodology are generally lower than the
weightings applied to a bank that does not have that
accreditation and so must use a standard set of risk
weightings set by APRA (the standardised approach).
APRA views Basel III requirements as a minimum standard
and has accordingly set higher requirements in some areas
for ADIs using the IRB methodology (IRB ADIs).
5.6.3 Prudential Capital Classification
APRA currently classifies an ADI’s regulatory capital
into three tiers for supervisory purposes – referred to as
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Additional Tier 1 Capital and
Tier 2 Capital.
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital comprises the highest
quality components of capital and includes shareholders’
equity adjusted for items which APRA does not allow as
regulatory capital or classifies as lower forms of regulatory
capital. The ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to RWA is
called the Common Equity Capital Ratio.
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Additional Tier 1 Capital comprises certain securities
not classified as Common Equity Tier 1 Capital but with loss
absorbing characteristics including that, at the time
of “non-viability” of an ADI, these instruments will be either
converted to ordinary shares or written off (such as ANZ
Capital Securities and the ANZ Capital Notes 7). Additional
Tier 1 Capital together with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
constitutes Tier 1 Capital and the ratio of Tier 1 Capital to
RWA is called the Tier 1 Capital Ratio.
Tier 2 Capital consists of subordinated instruments and,
whilst a lesser form of capital than Tier 1 Capital, still has
a capacity to absorb losses and contributes to the overall
capital framework. Tier 2 Capital will also be converted to
ordinary shares or written off at the time of "non-viability" of
an ADI. Tier 2 Capital together with Tier 1 Capital constitutes
Total Capital and the ratio of Total Capital to RWA is called
the Total Capital Ratio.
APRA has confirmed that the Notes will constitute
Additional Tier 1 Capital for the purposes of ANZ’s regulatory
capital requirements.
5.6.4 APRA's Common Equity Capital
Ratio requirements
Minimum Capital Ratios
APRA’s Basel III Prudential Standards require a minimum
Common Equity Capital Ratio of 4.5%, although APRA may
require ADIs, such as ANZ, to maintain a higher capital ratio
which may not be disclosed (Prudential Capital Ratio or
PCR).
APRA also requires ADIs to hold Common Equity Tier 1
Capital buffers (Combined Capital Buffers). Following
APRA’s changes to its capital requirements discussed in
Section 5.6.5 below, from 1 January 2023 these consist of:
•a capital conservation buffer (CCB) of 3.75%, unless
APRA determines otherwise; plus
•an additional capital buffer of 1.0% for ADIs which APRA
has determined are important banks to the Australian
financial system (otherwise known as a ‘domestic
systemically important bank’ or a D-SIB). APRA has
determined that ANZ is a D-SIB; plus
•a counter-cyclical capital buffer (CCyB). In respect of
Australian exposures, APRA has determined that from 1
January 2023 the default rate for the CCyB is 1.0%, although
it may vary over time up to 3.5% in response to market
conditions (refer to Section 5.6.5 below). Regulators in some
jurisdictions in which ANZ operates have set CCyBs that
apply to exposures in that jurisdiction, and as such apply to
ANZ. As at 31 December 2022, the weighted average
aggregate of non-Australian counter-cyclical capital buffers
that applied to ANZ was 0%.
Volatility in the Level 1 and Level 2 Common Equity Capital
Ratios can be expected to arise in the future reflecting the
build-up of current year earnings in normal conditions which
increase the ratio and the subsequent final determination of
ANZ Ordinary Share Dividends to the NOHC (generally in
June and December of each year) which decrease the ratio.
References to the minimum capital ratio, which is the
aggregate of the PCR and the Combined Capital Buffers
(Minimum Capital Ratio), applicable under APRA’s
Prudential Standards are to general minima applying under
the APRA Prudential Standards, rather than specific minima
applying to ANZ.
The differences between the Common Equity Capital Ratios
for the ANZ Level 1 Group and ANZ Level 2 Group relate
principally to the capital held within offshore banking
subsidiaries and the treatment of insurance and funds
management subsidiaries at Level 1. So long as ANZ is able
to apply the Group's capital management strategy to those
subsidiaries, including repatriating dividends from those
subsidiaries (with the approval of the local regulator), ANZ
would expect that those capital ratios would move in a
broadly similar way. However, there are instances where the
Level 1 and Level 2 capital ratios may diverge and regulatory
developments (such as those described below) may also
impact the ratios.
The ANZ Level 1 Group's Common Equity Capital Ratio
has been impacted by the reduced dividends from its
New Zealand subsidiary as a result of the RBNZ’s restrictions
on the amount of dividends that New Zealand banks could
pay as well as the RBNZ’s requirements for New Zealand
banks to hold more capital.
Restrictions on the Payment of Distributions
If the Common Equity Capital Ratio for an ADI on a Level 1
or Level 2 basis falls below the Minimum Capital Ratio,
which from 1 January 2023 would be 10.25% (assuming the
1% CCyB applies to all of ANZ’s assets) under APRA’s
Prudential Standards for a D-SIB (although it may be higher
for individual ADIs), then the ADI is limited in the amount of
relevant current year post-tax earnings (adjusted to add
back expenses for Tier 1 Capital Distributions (as defined
below) paid in the immediately preceding 12 months) that
it can pay as discretionary bonuses to staff; distributions on
Additional Tier 1 Capital instruments (including the Notes)
and dividends and share buy-backs on ordinary shares (Tier
1 Capital Distributions).
The amount of adjusted current year post-tax earnings that
can be paid as Tier 1 Capital Distributions (including
Distributions on the Notes) (Maximum Distributable
Amount) is limited in accordance with the table below, after
taking into account other Tier 1 Capital Distributions paid in
the 12-month period immediately preceding the relevant
payment date and actual and forecast capital raisings
agreed with APRA.
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The Combined Capital Buffer is divided into four quartiles for determining the maximum percentage of adjusted current year
post-tax earnings that an ADI is able to distribute when its Common Equity Capital Ratio falls within the relevant quartile:
Common Equity Capital RatioMaximum Distributable Amount
Above the top of the Combined Capital Buffers
(>PCR + Combined Capital Buffers)
100%
Within the fourth quartile of the Combined Capital Buffers
(>PCR +0.75% of the Combined Capital Buffers to ≤PCR +
Combined Capital Buffers)
60%
Within the third quartile of the Combined Capital Buffers
(>PCR +0.50% of the Combined Capital Buffers to ≤PCR + 0.75% of
the Combined Capital Buffers)
40%
Within the second quartile of the Combined Capital Buffers
(>PCR +0.25% of the Combined Capital Buffers to ≤PCR + 0.50% of
the Combined Capital Buffers)
20%
Within the first quartile of the Combined Capital Buffers
(PCR to ≤PCR + 0.25% of the Combined Capital Buffers)
0%
An ADI may 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.
Australian corporations law does not limit the sources of
payment of Distributions on the Notes to the profits of a
particular year or period.
5.6.5 Regulatory Developments
Unquestionably strong capital requirements
The Australian Government completed a comprehensive
inquiry into Australia’s financial system in 2014 (the
Financial Services Inquiry or FSI) which included a number
of key recommendations that could have an impact on
regulatory capital levels. APRA's key initiatives in support of
the recommendations include:
•In July 2017, APRA released an information paper
outlining its assessment on the additional capital
required for the Australian banking sector to be
considered ‘unquestionably strong’ as originally outlined
in the FSI final report in December 2014. APRA indicated
that in the case of the four major Australian D-SIBs, this
equated to a benchmark Common Equity Capital Ratio,
under the current capital adequacy framework, of at
least 10.5% from 1 January 2020.
•APRA released its final requirements in relation to capital
adequacy and credit risk capital requirements for ADIs in
November 2021 for implementation from 1 January
2023 (APRA capital reforms). Key aspects of APRA’s
final requirements are:
−increased alignment with internationally agreed Basel
standards for non-residential mortgages exposures;
−implementing more risk-sensitive risk weights for
residential mortgage lending;
−introduction of the Basel II capital floor that limits the
RWA outcome for IRB ADIs to no less than 72.5% of
the RWA outcome under the standardised approach;
−improving the flexibility of the capital framework
through the introduction of a default level of the CCyB
and increasing the CCB for IRB ADIs. This has the effect
of increasing the Minimum Capital Ratio (incorporating
the higher Combined Capital Buffers) from 8% to
approximately 10.25% (although it may be lower for a
specific ADI given the CCyB only applies to Australian
exposures);
−improving the transparency and comparability of
ADIs' capital ratios, including by requiring IRB ADIs to
also publish their capital ratios under the standardised
approach; and
−implementing a minimum leverage ratio for IRB ADIs
at 3.5%. APRA's “Leverage Ratio” compares Tier 1
Capital to the “exposure measure” (expressed as a
percentage) as defined by APRA Prudential Standard
APS110. It is designed as a non-risk based supplement
or backstop to the current risk based capital
requirements and is intended to restrict the build-up
of excessive leverage in the banking system.
APRA has indicated that the above changes will likely result
in a decrease in RWA, but this would be offset by the
increased capital allocation to the Combined Capital Buffers.
APRA has also indicated that since ADIs are currently
meeting the “unquestionably strong” benchmarks, it is not
APRA's intention to require ADIs to raise additional capital.
Accordingly, APRA is expected to calibrate the capital
requirements for ADIs, measured in dollar terms, to be
consistent at an industry level with the existing
“unquestionably strong” capital benchmarks for ADIs under
the current capital framework. The impact of these proposed
changes on individual ADIs (including ANZ), will vary
depending on the final form of requirements implemented
by APRA.
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Additionally, APRA is still consulting on revisions to a
number of Prudential Standards, being IRRBB (interest rate
risk in the banking book), market risk and counterparty
credit risk.
Given the number of items that are yet to be finalised by
APRA, the aggregate final outcome from all changes to
APRA's Prudential Standards relating to their review of ADIs
"unquestionably strong" capital framework remains uncertain.
Subject to finalisation of the APRA capital reform requirements,
the impact of these changes may be to reduce the excess
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital that ANZ holds at any time for
both the Level 1 and Level 2 Groups over the point at which
the Maximum Distributable Amount starts, mainly reflecting
the increased regulatory capital buffer requirements.
APRA have noted that their expectation is for a D-SIB to target
a Common Equity Capital Ratio of approximately 1% above
the ADI’s Minimum Capital Ratio at their reporting periods.
The RBNZ review of capital requirements
The RBNZ’s new capital adequacy requirements for New
Zealand banks, which are set out in the Banking Prudential
Requirements (BPR) documents are being implemented in
stages during a transition period from October 2021 to July
2028. The key requirements for ANZ’s New Zealand banking
subsidiary, ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ Bank New
Zealand), are as follows:
•ANZ Bank New Zealand’s tier 1 capital requirement will
increase to 16% of RWA, of which up to 2.5% could be in
the form of additional tier 1 capital under RBNZ’s BPR. ANZ
Bank New Zealand’s total capital requirement will increase
to 18% of RWA, of which up to 2% can be tier 2 capital
under RBNZ’s BPR.
•Additional tier 1 capital must consist of perpetual
preference shares which may be redeemable. It is
anticipated that ANZ Bank New Zealand will be able to
refinance its existing internal additional tier 1 capital
securities to external counterparties. Tier 2 capital must
consist of long-term subordinated debt.
•As an IRB approach accredited bank, ANZ Bank New
Zealand’s RWA outcomes will be increased to
approximately 90% of what would be calculated under the
standardised approach. This will be achieved by applying
an 85% output floor for credit RWA and increasing the
credit RWA scalar from 1.06 to 1.20.
The net impact on ANZ’s Level 1 Common Equity Tier 1
Capital is approximately $1.0 billion to $1.5 billion between
30 September 2022 and the end of the transition period in
2028 (based on ANZ’s 30 September 2022 balance sheet).
The amount could also vary over time subject to changes to
the capital position in ANZ Bank New Zealand (e.g. from
RWA growth, management buffer requirements, and
potential dividend payments).
APRA’s regulation of groups
In February 2023, APRA announced that a policy priority is
the regulation of banking groups as in recent years there
has been the emergence of more complex corporate
structures in the banking industry, resulting in the need for
APRA to supervise more ‘groups’ of entities. APRA is
reviewing the prudential framework for groups to ensure it
caters to an increasing array of new groups and is
consistently applied to provide a level playing field across
different structures.
APRA intends to release a discussion paper in 2023, to seek
industry feedback on the five key topics on groups: financial
resilience, governance, risk management, resolution and
competition issues. APRA expects to consult on any specific
changes to standards in 2024 which would come into effect
from 2025 onwards.
APRA noted that there are no immediate changes to
existing APRA authorised NOHCs, although individual NOHC
conditions may be updated as the review progresses.
5.6.6 The ANZ Level 1 Group and ANZ Level 2
Group's Common Equity Capital Ratios
The Common Equity Capital Ratios of the ANZ Level 1 and
Level 2 Groups were 11.6% and 12.2% at 31 December 2022
respectively. The December 2022 position incorporates the
impacts from payment of ANZ's 2022 final dividend, amongst
other movements in the capital base. At 30 September 2022,
the Common Equity Capital Ratios of the ANZ Level 1 and
Level 2 Groups were 12.0% and 12.3% respectively.
APRA has stated that their expectation is for a D-SIB to
target a Common Equity Capital Ratio of approximately 1%
above the ADI’s Minimum Capital Ratio at their reporting
dates, following finalisation of the regulatory developments
referred to in section 5.6.5 above. ANZ gives no assurance as
to what its Common Equity Capital Ratio for the ANZ Level 1
Group or ANZ Level 2 Group will be at any time. These ratios
and associated targets may be significantly impacted by the
currently proposed or future regulatory changes,
unexpected events affecting ANZ's business, operations and
financial condition, APRA determining a higher PCR, any
acquisitions or capital reductions and by APRA’s
prescriptions for the determination of the ratios at Level 1 or
Level 2. Following the finalisation of the prudential
standards described in section 5.6.5 above, ANZ's Common
Equity Capital Ratios, and the buffers of Common Equity Tier
1 Capital ANZ holds above the Common Equity Capital
Trigger and Minimum Capital Ratio, may differ from current
levels.
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As at 31 December 2022, ANZ had $5.3 billion and $9 billion of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital for the ANZ Level 1 Group and
ANZ Level 2 Group respectively in excess of 10.25%. This excess Common Equity Tier 1 capital is based on ANZ’s existing
(pre-capital reform) RWA, which will change as a result of the new capital standards effective from 1 January 2023 (and
referred to in section 5.6.5 above). The 31 December 2022 capital position incorporates:
1. the impacts from payment of ANZ’s 2022 Final dividend of 74 cents per share (equivalent to $2.2 billion in Common
Equity Tier 1 Capital); and
2. the benefit of the $3.5 billion equity raising in August 2022 to fund the acquisition of the Suncorp Bank. However, it does
not show the effect of the Suncorp Transaction should it complete. See Section 5.6.7 for further details.
This would also have equated to approximately $25.6 billion and $32.7 billion of surplus Common Equity Tier 1 Capital for the
ANZ Level 1 Group and ANZ Level 2 Group respectively as at 31 December 2022 in excess of a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Ratio of 5.125% which is the point at which a Common Equity Capital Trigger Event would occur.
The graphs below show ANZ's current and historic Common Equity Capital Ratios at Level 1 and Level 2, highlighting
the amount of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital held at the relevant time (in percentage terms) in excess of 10.25%
(notwithstanding the increase in the Minimum Capital Ratio from 8% to approximately 10.25% only occurred on
1 January 2023).
Currently, the Common Equity Capital Ratio for the ANZ Level 1 Group is lower than for the ANZ Level 2 Group and so is the
binding constraint when considering the impact of actions that may affect ANZ's capital ratios. However, in the future and in
certain circumstances (including as a result of completion of the Suncorp Transaction) the ANZ Level 2 Group ratio may
become the binding constraint.
LEVEL 2
Dec 22
Sep 22
12
14
% Common Equity Capital Ratio
10
8
6
4
2
0
LEVEL 1
Sep 17
Mar 18
Sep 18
Mar 19
Sep 19
Mar 20
Sep 20
Mar 21
Sep 21
Mar 22Dec 22
Sep 22
Sep 17
Mar 18
Sep 18
Mar 19
Sep 19
Mar 20
Sep 20
Mar 21
Sep 21
Mar 22
Minimum Common Equity Capital Ratio
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital above 10.25%
Combined Capital Buer
12
14
% Common Equity Capital Ratio
10
8
6
4
2
0
5.6.7 Proforma consolidated capital adequacy position as at 31 December 2022
The purpose of the proforma capital adequacy ratios set out in the table below is to present the regulatory capital adequacy
position of the ANZ Level 2 Group as at 31 December 2022 adjusted for the effect of the proposed issue of $1.5 billion of
Notes under the Offer net of a redemption of the $970 million of CN3 on 24 March 2023.
In the proforma adjustments contained in the table below:
•the fourth and fifth columns show the reduction in the capital adequacy ratios if all the CN3 were redeemed;
•the sixth column shows the impact of the issue of $1.5 billion of Notes less Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Deductions of
approximately $21 million, being the estimated costs of the Offer; and
•the last column shows the net effect of all of the above adjustments on the 31 December 2022 capital adequacy ratios.
If there is an over or under-subscription for the Notes, the Tier 1 Capital Ratio and Total Capital Ratio will be adjusted for the
amount of the over or under-subscription and associated transaction costs. ANZ’s capital adequacy ratios will also be
impacted by organic capital growth, changes in provisions and RWA growth since 31 December 2022.
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ANZ’S SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
ANZ Level 2
Group
1
ANZ
30 September
2022
ANZ
31 December
2022
2
Proforma
adjustment:
CN3
Redemption
Proforma ANZ
31 December
2022 after
the CN3
Redemption
Proforma
adjustment:
CN8 issue
Proforma ANZ
31 December
2022 net of all
Proforma
Adjustments
Common Equity
Capital Ratio
12.3%
12.2%0.0%12.2%0.0%12.2%
Additional Tier 1
Capital Ratio
1.7%
1.7%-0.2%1.4%0.3%1.8%
Tier 1 Capital14.0%
13.9%-0.2%13.6%0.3%14.0%
Total
Capital Ratio
18.2%
18.4%-0.2%18.2%0.3%18.5%
1 The capital adequacy ratios contained in this table have been rounded to the nearest decimal place. Any discrepancies in the sum of the ratios in this table are
due to rounding.
2 The summarised consolidated capital adequacy ratios of the ANZ Level 2 Group as at 31 December 2022 are extracted from the ANZ Basel III Pillar 3 Disclosure as
at 31 December 2022 (which are not subject to KPMG’s audit or review processes).
The adjustments in the table above in respect of the ANZ
Level 2 Group would have had a similar effect on the ANZ
Level 1 Group ratios as at 31 December 2022 on a
proforma basis. The Tier 1 Capital Ratio and Total Capital
Ratio for the ANZ Level 1 Group as at 31 December 2022
would have reduced by 0.2% as a result of a redemption of
all the CN3 and increased by 0.4% as a result of an issue of
$1.5 billion of Notes.
The proforma table does not include the impacts of:
1. the Suncorp Transaction (if it were to complete). The
expected net impact of the Suncorp Transaction on the
Level 1 and Level 2 Common Equity Capital Ratio is a
reduction of approximately 0.7% and 1.2% respectively
on a proforma basis as at 31 December 2022; and
2. the implementation of the NOHC on 3 January which as
at 31 December 2022 on a pro forma basis does not
have a material impact on ANZ’s capital ratios.
5.7 FUNDING AND LIQUIDITY
5.7.1 Existing framework
Liquidity risk is the risk that an ADI is unable to meet its
payment obligations as they fall due, including repaying
depositors or maturing wholesale debt, or that an ADI has
insufficient capacity to fund increases in assets. The timing
mismatch of cash flows and the related liquidity risk is
inherent in all banking operations and is closely monitored
by ANZ and managed in accordance with the risk appetite
set by the Board.
ANZ’s liquidity and funding risks are governed by a detailed
policy framework that is approved by ANZ’s Board Risk
Committee. The management of the liquidity and funding
positions and risks is overseen by the Group Asset and
Liability Committee. ANZ’s liquidity risk appetite is defined
by the ability to meet a range of regulatory requirements
and internal liquidity metrics mandated by ANZ’s Board Risk
Committee. The metrics cover a range of scenarios of
varying duration and level of severity. This framework helps:
•provide protection against shorter-term but more
extreme market dislocations and stresses;
•maintain structural strength in the balance sheet by
ensuring that an appropriate amount of longer-term
assets are funded with longer-term funding; and
•ensure no undue timing concentrations exist in the
Group’s funding profile.
A key component of this framework is the Liquidity
Coverage Ratio (LCR) that was implemented in Australia
on 1 January 2015. The LCR is a severe short-term liquidity
stress scenario, introduced as part of the Basel III
international framework for liquidity-risk measurement,
standards and monitoring.
In addition to the LCR, ANZ is also required to meet APRA’s
requirements with respect to the Net Stable Funding Ratio
(NSFR). The NSFR is a ratio of the amount of available stable
funding relative to the amount of required stable funding
and banks were required to meet a minimum ratio
requirement of 100% from 1 January 2018.
ANZ seeks to strictly observe its prudential obligations in
relation to liquidity and funding risk as required by APRA
Prudential Standard APS 210, as well the prudential
requirements of overseas regulators on ANZ’s offshore
operations.
5.7.2 Liquidity Ratio
ANZ’s Level 2 Group average LCR for the quarter to
31 December 2022 was 125.7%, above the minimum
requirement of 100%.
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THIS SECTION DESCRIBES SOME OF THE
POTENTIAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH AN
INVESTMENT IN ANZ CAPITAL NOTES 8,
ANZ AND THE GROUP.
THE SELECTION OF RISKS HAS BEEN BASED
ON AN ASSESSMENT OF A COMBINATION OF
THE PROBABILITY OF THE RISK OCCURRING
AND THE IMPACT OF THE RISK IF IT DID
OCCUR. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OR
ASSURANCE THAT THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIFFERENT RISKS WILL NOT CHANGE OR
OTHER RISKS EMERGE.
BEFORE APPLYING FOR NOTES, YOU SHOULD
CONSIDER WHETHER NOTES ARE A SUITABLE
INVESTMENT FOR YOU.
THERE ARE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
AN INVESTMENT IN NOTES, IN ANZ AND IN
THE GROUP, MANY OF WHICH ARE OUTSIDE
THE CONTROL OF ANZ, ANZ HOLDINGS AND
THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS. THESE RISKS
INCLUDE THOSE IN THIS SECTION AND
OTHER MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THIS
PROSPECTUS.
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6.1.1 Investments in ANZ Capital Notes 8 are an investment in ANZ
Investments in Notes are an investment in ANZ and may be affected by the ongoing performance and financial position of
the ANZ Group and the solvency of any member of the ANZ Group. Notes are not deposit liabilities and are not protected
accounts for the purposes of the depositor protection provisions in Division 2 of Part II of the Banking Act or of the Financial
Claims Scheme established under Division 2 of Part II of the Banking Act. Notes are not guaranteed by any government,
government agency or compensation scheme of Australia or by any other person or any other jurisdiction.
6.1.2 Liquidity
There may be no liquid market for Notes. Additionally, the market for Notes may be less liquid than the market for ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares or other securities issued by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or other entities. 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 Notes. If the
Notes are traded after they are issued, they may trade at a discount to their initial offering price, depending upon prevailing
interest rates, the market for similar securities, general economic conditions and the financial condition of ANZ, ANZ
Holdings and the Group. There may be a limited number of buyers when you decide to sell the Notes. This may affect the
price you receive for Notes or the ability to sell Notes at all.
Notes are expected to Convert into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on 20 September 2032 (subject to certain conditions
being satisfied) unless Notes are otherwise Exchanged on or before that date. Where Notes are Converted, there may be no
liquid market for ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares at or after the time of Conversion or the market for ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares may be less liquid than that for securities issued by other entities at the time of Conversion.
6.1.3 Financial Market conditions
The market price of Notes may move up or down due to various factors, including investor perceptions, worldwide economic
conditions, credit spreads, movements in the market price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or senior or subordinated debt
issued by ANZ or ANZ Holdings, the occurrence or potential occurrence of a Trigger Event or factors resulting in ANZ deciding
or not being permitted to make payments on the Notes, the method of calculating the outstanding amount (if any) of the
Notes following a Conversion or Write Off, the outstanding amount of Notes, the risk of early redemption following a Tax Event
or Regulatory Event, ANZ’s and ANZ Group's financial condition and results of operations, investor confidence and market
liquidity, the level, direction and volatility of market interest rates generally and factors that may affect ANZ’s and ANZ Group's
financial performance and position. Notes may trade at a market price below the Face Value.
The market price of Notes may be more sensitive than that of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares to changes in interest rates and
credit spreads. Increases in relevant interest rates or ANZ’s credit spread may adversely affect the market price of Notes. In
recent years markets have become more volatile. Volatility risk is the potential for fluctuations in the price of securities,
sometimes markedly and over a short period. Investing in volatile conditions implies a greater level of volatility risk for
investors than an investment in a more stable market. The volatility can be seen in the following chart which shows the
average trading price of selected ANZ Capital Securities quoted on the ASX compared to an adjusted ordinary share price for
the head entity of the ANZ Group.
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You should carefully consider this additional volatility risk before making any investment in Notes.
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares issued as a result of any Conversion of Notes will, following Conversion, rank equally with
existing ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. Accordingly, the ongoing value of any ANZ Ordinary Shares received upon
Conversion will depend upon the market price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares after the Mandatory Conversion Date or
other date on which Notes are Converted. That market is also subject to the factors outlined above and may also be volatile.
6.1.4 Exposure to Group’s financial performance and position
If the Group’s financial performance or position declines, or if market participants anticipate that it may decline, an
investment in Notes could decline in value even if Notes have not been Converted. Accordingly, when you evaluate whether
to invest in Notes, you should carefully evaluate the investment risks associated with an investment in the ANZ Group – see
Section 6.2.
6.1.5 Fluctuation in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share Price
Upon Conversion (other than Conversion resulting from a Trigger Event – see Section 6.1.11), Holders will receive
approximately $101 worth of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note (based on the VWAP during the 20 Business Days on
which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding (but not including) the Mandatory
Conversion Date or other date on which Notes are Converted). The market price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares will move
up or down due to various factors, including investor perceptions, domestic and worldwide economic conditions and ANZ’s,
ANZ Holdings’ or the Group’s financial performance and position – see Section 6.1.3. In addition, a Trigger Event is likely to be
accompanied by a deterioration in the market price of the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. The VWAP during the relevant
period before the date of Conversion that is used to calculate the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares that Holders
receive may differ from the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share price on or after the date of Conversion. This means that the value
of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares received may be more or less than anticipated when they are issued or thereafter.
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on Conversion, for example, the willingness or ability of ASX to accept the ANZ Ordinary Shares issued on Conversion for
listing or any practical issues which affect that listing, any disruption to the market for the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or
to capital markets generally, the availability of purchasers for ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and any costs or practicalities
associated with trading or disposing of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares at that time, or laws of general application, including
securities law and laws relating to the holding of shares and other interests in financial institutions, which limit a person’s
ability to acquire or dispose of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares.
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6.1.6 Distributions may not be paid
There is a risk that Distributions will not be paid. There is
no obligation for ANZ to pay Distributions. Distributions
will only be paid at ANZ’s discretion. ANZ could exercise its
discretion not to pay Distributions at any time and for any
reason. The payment of Distributions is also subject to the
Payment Conditions – see Section 2.1.6. The Payment
Conditions require, among other things, that (1) making
the payment will not result in ANZ not complying with
APRA’s current capital adequacy arrangements, (2) making
the payment would not result in ANZ becoming, or being
likely to become, insolvent for the purposes of the
Corporations Act and (3) APRA not objecting to the
Distribution being paid. There is a risk that one or more
elements of the Payment Conditions will not be satisfied,
and there is therefore a risk that a Distribution may not be
paid in full or at all.
The Prudential Standards also impose restrictions on the
proportion of profits that can be paid through ordinary
dividends, Additional Tier 1 capital distributions (including
Distributions on the Notes) and discretionary staff
bonuses if the Common Equity Capital Ratio falls into its
Combined Capital Buffers – see Section 5.6.4.
Distributions may not be paid if APRA objects to the
payment of discretionary capital distributions.
The Note Terms contain no events of default and,
accordingly, failure to pay a Distribution when scheduled
will not constitute an event of default. Further, in the
event that ANZ does not pay a Distribution when
scheduled, a Holder:
•has no right to apply for ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any
other member of the ANZ Group to be wound up, or
placed in administration, or to cause a receiver, or a
receiver and manager, to be appointed in respect of
ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ
Group merely on the grounds that ANZ does not pay a
Distribution when scheduled; and
•may not exercise any right of set-off and will have no
offsetting rights or claims on ANZ.
Distributions are non-cumulative, and therefore if a
Distribution is not paid Holders will have no recourse
whatsoever to payment from ANZ and will not receive
payment of that Distribution.
However, if ANZ does not pay a Distribution in full on a
Distribution Payment Date, then the Distribution
Restriction applies to ANZ unless the Distribution is paid in
full within 3 Business Days of that date. The Distribution
Restriction only restricts distributions in respect of ANZ
Ordinary Shares. It does not restrict distributions in respect
of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. The Distribution
Restriction only applies until and including the next
quarterly Distribution Payment Date. The dates for
distribution with respect to ANZ Ordinary Shares are
determined by ANZ, generally occur twice a year and do
not bear a fixed relation to the Distribution Payment Dates
for Notes. Accordingly, as soon as the Distribution
Restriction ceases to apply (as will be the case if the next
scheduled Distribution is paid in full) ANZ will not be
restricted from making a distribution on ANZ Ordinary
Shares – see Section 2.1.7 for more details.
As noted above, there is no restriction on ANZ Holdings
resolving to pay or paying any dividend on, or buying
back, or reducing capital on, ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares if ANZ does not pay a Distribution on a Note.
However, ANZ Holdings' capacity to do so may be
reduced by the application of the Distribution Restriction
on ANZ described above. It is expected that dividends
from ANZ will be a significant portion of the profits of ANZ
Holdings, at least in the short to medium term. However,
the profit contribution of ANZ to ANZ Holdings may
change in the future, including as a result of changes in
the business performance or restructuring of the ANZ
Group.
Changes in regulations applicable to the ANZ Group, or its
other obligations, may impose additional requirements
which prevent ANZ from paying a Distribution in
additional circumstances. Restrictions on the proportion
of profits that can be paid through ordinary dividends,
Additional Tier 1 capital distributions (including
Distributions on ANZ Capital Notes 8) and discretionary
staff bonuses will apply if the Common Equity Capital
Ratio falls into the Combined Capital Buffer. For further
information, see Sections 5.6 and 6.1.11.
Refer to Sections 5.6.4 and 5.6.5 for details of APRA’s capital
reform requirements which have increased the Minimum
Capital Ratio (mainly reflecting the increased regulatory
capital buffers) and which may reduce the excess
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital that ANZ holds at any time
over the point at which the Maximum Distributable
Amount starts.
6.1.7 Distributions may not be fully franked
Distributions on the Notes will be franked at the same rate
as dividends on the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares. ANZ
Holdings has not yet paid a dividend, and ANZ’s most
recent ordinary dividend paid in December 2022 was
franked at 100%. The level of franking may vary over time
and Distributions may be partially, fully or not franked. There
is no guarantee that ANZ Holdings will have sufficient
franking credits in the future to allow Distributions to be
franked.
If a Distribution is unfranked or partially franked, the
amount of the cash Distribution paid on the Distribution
Payment Date for that Distribution will be increased to
compensate for the unfranked component, subject to the
Payment Conditions – see Sections 2.1.3 and 2.1.6.
The value and availability of franking credits to a Holder will
differ depending on the Holder’s particular tax
circumstances. Holders should be aware that the potential
value of any franking credits does not accrue at the same
time as the receipt of any cash Distribution. Holders should
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also be aware that the ability to use the franking credits,
either as an offset to a tax liability or by claiming a refund
after the end of the income year, will depend on the
individual tax position of each Holder and the tax rules that
apply at the time. The laws relating to the availability of
franking and franking credits may change.
Holders should be aware that they will not receive any
compensation or “gross up” if they are denied the benefit of
franking credits on their Distributions for any reasons.
Holders should also refer to the Taxation Summary in
Section 7, seek professional advice in relation to their tax
position and monitor any changes on an ongoing basis.
6.1.8 Risks upon Exchange for ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are a different type of
investment from Notes. For example, dividends on ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares are not determined by a
formula. ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares rank behind the
claims of all other securities and debts of ANZ Holdings in
a winding-up of ANZ Holdings. ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares trade in a manner that is likely to be more volatile
than that of Notes and the market price is expected to be
more sensitive to changes in the performance, prospects
and business of the ANZ Group.
Other events and conditions may affect the ability of
Holders to trade or dispose of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares issued on Exchange. For example, the willingness
or ability of ASX to accept the ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares issued on Exchange for quotation or any practical
issues which affect that quotation, any disruption to the
market for the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or to capital
markets generally, the availability of purchasers for ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares and any costs or practicalities
associated with trading or disposing of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares at that time.
6.1.9 Changes in Distribution Rate
The Distribution Rate is calculated for each Distribution
Period by reference to the BBSW Rate, which is influenced
by a number of factors and varies over time. The
Distribution Rate will move (both increasing and
decreasing) over time as a result of movements in the
BBSW Rate – see Section 2.1.4.
As the Distribution Rate moves, there is a risk that it may
become less attractive when compared to the rates of
return available on other securities issued by ANZ, ANZ
Holdings or other entities.
It is possible for the BBSW Rate to be negative. If this
occurs, the negative amount will be taken into account in
calculating the Distribution Rate. Even if the Distribution
Rate is calculated to be negative, there will be no
obligation on Holders to pay ANZ.
ANZ does not guarantee any particular rate of return on
Notes. Changes in the corporate tax rate will also affect
the Distribution Rate. If the corporate tax rate were to
change, the cash amount of Distributions and the amount
of any franking credits will change.
If ANZ determines that BBSW has been affected by a
“Reference Rate Disruption Event”, ANZ may select an
alternative reference rate that it considers appropriate and
make other related changes to the Terms (subject, in each
case, to APRA’s prior written approval) (see Section 2.1.4).
Holders should note that APRA’s approval may not be
given for any alternative reference rate it considers to have
the effect of increasing the rate of Distributions contrary
to applicable prudential standards. There is a risk that the
alternative reference rate that is used following a
Reference Rate Disruption Event may not coincide with
Holders’ preferences.
6.1.10 ANZ Capital Notes 8 are perpetual and
Mandatory Conversion may not occur on the
Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date or at all
Notes are expected to Convert into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares on 20 September 2032 (subject to certain
conditions being satisfied) unless Notes are otherwise
Exchanged on or before that date. However, there is a risk
that Conversion will not occur because the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions are not satisfied due to, for
example, a large fall in the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share
price relative to the Issue Date VWAP, or if ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares cease to be quoted on ASX, or have been
suspended from trading for at least five consecutive
Business Days prior to, and remain suspended on, the
Mandatory Conversion Date. The ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Share price may be affected by transactions affecting the
share capital of ANZ Holdings, such as rights issues,
placements, returns of capital, certain buy-backs and other
corporate actions. The Issue Date VWAP is adjusted only
for transactions by way of the consolidation, division or
reclassification of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares and pro
rata bonus issues of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares as
described in clause 6 of the Note Terms and not for other
transactions, including rights issues, placements, returns
of capital, buy-backs or special dividends. The Note Terms
do not limit the transactions which ANZ Holdings may
undertake with respect to its share capital and any such
action may affect whether Conversion will occur and may
adversely affect the position of Holders.
If Mandatory Conversion does not occur on the Scheduled
Mandatory Conversion Date, Mandatory Conversion
would then occur on the first Distribution Payment Date
following the Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date on
which all of the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are
satisfied unless Notes are otherwise Exchanged on or
before that date. If Mandatory Conversion does not occur
on a possible Mandatory Conversion Date, Distributions
may continue to be paid on Notes so long as they are on
issue, subject to the Payment Conditions.
However, Notes are a perpetual instrument. If the ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Share price deteriorates significantly
and never recovers, it is possible that the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions will never be satisfied and
Mandatory Conversion will never occur.
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6.1.11 Conversion on account of a Trigger Event
There are two types of Trigger Events:
•a Common Equity Capital Trigger Event; and
•a Non-Viability Trigger Event.
ANZ must Convert Notes into ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares if at any time a Trigger Event occurs. This could be
before or after the Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date.
Accordingly, any such Conversion on account of a Trigger
Event may occur on dates not previously contemplated by
Holders, which may be disadvantageous in light of market
conditions or their individual circumstances and may not
coincide with their individual preference in terms of timing.
The Common Equity Capital Trigger Event is based on
APRA’s definition of the Common Equity Capital Ratio
which means (i) in respect of the ANZ Level 1 Group, the
ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk weighted
assets of the ANZ Level 1 Group and (ii) in respect of the
ANZ Level 2 Group, the ratio of Common Equity Tier 1
Capital to risk weighted assets of the ANZ Level 2 Group, in
each case, as prescribed by APRA from time to time.
The Common Equity Capital Ratio may be significantly
impacted by a number of factors, including factors which
affect the business, operation and financial condition of
ANZ, and by APRA's prescriptions for the determination of
the ratios at Level 1 or Level 2. Accordingly, there is a risk
that ANZ’s Common Equity Capital Ratio falls to 5.125% or
below and that as a result, Notes Convert into ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares before the Scheduled Mandatory
Conversion Date.
The Non-Viability Trigger Event means the earlier of:
•the issuance of a notice in writing by APRA to ANZ that
conversion or write off of Relevant Securities is
necessary because, without it, APRA considers that ANZ
would become non-viable; or
•a determination by APRA, notified to ANZ in writing,
that without a public sector injection of capital, or
equivalent support, ANZ would become non-viable.
APRA has not provided specific guidance on when it will
consider an entity to be non-viable. However, APRA has
indicated that non-viability is likely to arise prior to the
insolvency of an ADI. Non-viability could be expected to
include serious impairment of APRA’s financial position and
insolvency; however, it is possible that APRA’s definition of
non-viable may not necessarily be confined to solvency or
capital measures 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 this event.
Non-viability may be significantly impacted by a number of
factors, including factors which affect the business,
operation and financial condition of ANZ. For instance,
systemic and non-systemic macroeconomic, environmental
and operational factors, globally and in Australia and New
Zealand may affect the viability of ANZ.
Conversion resulting from the occurrence of a Trigger Event
is not subject to the Mandatory Conversion Conditions or
other conditions. This is likely to mean that Holders would
receive significantly less than $101 worth of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares per Note (and suffer loss as a consequence)
because:
•the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares issued per
Note is limited to the Maximum Conversion Number
and this number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares may
have a value of less than $101;
•if the number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares to be
issued is calculated, based on VWAP, to be less than the
Maximum Conversion Number, the VWAP may differ
from the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share price on or after
the Trigger Event Conversion Date. In particular, VWAP
prices will be based on trading days which occurred
before the Trigger Event Conversion Date;
•the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares received on
Conversion as well as ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
generally may not be listed and so may not be able to
be sold at prices reflecting their values (calculated
based on VWAP) or at all; and/or
•the Maximum Conversion Number may be adjusted to
reflect a consolidation, division or reclassification of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares and pro rata bonus issues as
set out in the Note Terms. However, no adjustment will
be made to it on account of other transactions which
may affect the price of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares,
including for example rights issues, returns of capital,
buy-backs or special dividends. The Note Terms do not
limit the transactions that ANZ Holdings 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 may adversely
affect the position of Holders.
If, following a Trigger Event, Conversion has not been
effected within five Business Days after the Trigger Event
Conversion Date for any reason (including where ANZ or
ANZ Holdings is prevented from performing any of their
obligations necessary to effect Conversion of the Notes
by applicable law or order of any court or action of any
government authority (including regarding the insolvency,
winding-up or other external administration of ANZ or
ANZ Holdings) or other reason (an Inability Event)),
Notes which would otherwise be Converted, will not be
Converted, but instead, the rights of the Holder (including
to the payment of Distributions and Face Value) in relation
to such Notes will be immediately and irrevocably written
off and terminated with effect on and from the Trigger
Event Conversion Date and Holders will suffer loss
as a result.
The laws under which an Inability Event may arise include
laws relating to the insolvency, winding-up or other
external administration of ANZ. Those laws and the grounds
on which a court or government authority may make
orders preventing the Conversion of Notes may change and
the change may be adverse to the interests of Holders.
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Holders should be aware that:
•Relevant Securities such as Notes will be converted or
written off before any Tier 2 Capital instruments are
converted or written off;
•ANZ has no obligation to maintain on issue any
Relevant Securities and does not, and may never, have
on issue Relevant Securities which require them to be
converted or written off before Notes or in full;
•where a Non-Viability Trigger Event occurs because
APRA determines that, without a public sector injection
of capital or equivalent support, ANZ would become
non-viable, all the Notes will be Converted;
•the greater the amount of Relevant Securities and Tier 2
Capital instruments that are required to be converted,
the more likely the market price of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares may be adversely affected as a result of
the conversion; and
•Relevant Securities are likely to have different maximum
conversion numbers depending upon the price of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares at the time those instruments
were issued. A holder of Capital Notes 8 who receives the
Maximum Conversion Number of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares on Conversion of their Notes may receive fewer
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares per Note than a holder of
another Relevant Security the terms of which provide for
a higher maximum conversion number.
6.1.12 Exchange and Exchange Method may be
at ANZ’s option
ANZ may (subject to APRA’s prior written approval) elect
to Exchange some or all Notes on an Optional Exchange
Date or on the occurrence of a Tax Event or a Regulatory
Event, in accordance with the Note Terms. Holders have
no right to request or require an Exchange.
Any such Exchange at ANZ’s option may occur on dates
not previously contemplated by Holders, which may be
disadvantageous in light of market conditions or their
individual circumstances and may not coincide with their
individual preference in terms of timing. This also means
that the period for which Holders will be entitled to the
benefit of the rights attaching to Notes (such as
Distributions) is unknown.
Subject to certain conditions, ANZ also has in many cases
a discretion to elect which Exchange Method will apply to
an Exchange. The method chosen by ANZ may be
disadvantageous to Holders and may not coincide with
their individual preference in terms of whether they
receive ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or cash on the
relevant date.
For example, if APRA approves an election by ANZ to
Redeem or Resell the Notes, Holders will receive cash
equal to $100 per Note rather than ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares and, accordingly, they will not benefit from any
subsequent increases in the Ordinary Share price after the
Redemption or Resale occurs. In addition, where Holders
receive cash on Redemption or Resale, the rate of return at
which they could reinvest their funds may be lower than
the Distribution Rate at the time. Where Holders receive
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on Conversion, they will
have the same rights as other ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shareholders, which are different to the rights attaching
to Notes.
If ANZ elects to Resell Notes but the purchaser does not
pay the Face Value of any Notes on the Exchange Date,
those Notes will not be transferred and a Holder has no
claim on ANZ as a result of that non-payment.
6.1.13 Conversion on Change of Control Event
If a Change of Control Event occurs, ANZ is required to
Convert all Notes in accordance with the Note Terms (see
Clause 4.10 of the Note Terms). ANZ must, subject to Clause
4.10 of the Note Terms, give a Change of Control Conversion
Notice to Convert the Notes.
The Notes cannot Convert on the occurrence of a Change
of Control Event if the restrictions on Conversion described
in Section 2.4.3 apply.
If the restrictions prevent Conversion, ANZ will, as noted in
Section 2.4.4, give a new Change of Control Conversion
Notice which will specify Conversion as the Exchange
Method for Conversion on the next Distribution Payment
Date (under Clause 3.5(a) of the Note Terms). Conversion will
not occur if the restrictions described in Section 2.4.3 apply
on that date. This process will be repeated for each
Distribution Payment Date (under Clause 3.5(a) of the Note
Terms) until a Conversion occurs. If these restrictions
continue to apply, there is a risk that the Notes remain on
issue following the occurrence of a Change of Control Event.
Not all corporate activities that have the effect of a change
of control of ANZ or ANZ Holdings or their respective
business operations will be a Change of Control Event. In
particular, it would not be a Change of Control Event if
APRA were to require the compulsory transfer of ANZ’s or
ANZ Holdings’ business, or ANZ’s shareholding. Where the
corporate activity is not a Change of Control Event, ANZ is
not obliged to Convert Notes. Therefore, the outcomes for
Holders arising from that corporate activity will be
uncertain and Holders may suffer loss or face increased or
different risks.
6.1.14 Optional Exchange by ANZ is subject to
certain events occurring
If ANZ wishes to Exchange Notes, APRA’s prior written
approval is required. Holders should not expect that APRA
will give its approval to any Exchange.
The choice of Conversion as the Exchange Method is
subject to the level of the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share
price on the second Business Day before the date on
which an Exchange Notice is to be sent by ANZ (or, if
trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares did not occur on
that date, the last Business Day prior to that date on which
trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares occurred).
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If the VWAP on that date is less than or equal to 22.50% of
the Issue Date VWAP, ANZ is not permitted to choose
Conversion as the Exchange Method. Also if a Delisting
Event has occurred in respect of that date, ANZ is not
permitted to choose Conversion as the Exchange Method.
The conditions to Conversion on the Exchange Date are
that the Second Mandatory Conversion Condition (as if it
referred to 20.21% of the Issue Date VWAP) and the Third
Mandatory Conversion Condition must both be satisfied
in respect of the Exchange Date as if the Exchange Date
were a possible Mandatory Conversion Date.
If the conditions to Conversion on the Exchange Date are
not satisfied, ANZ will notify Holders and the Conversion
will be deferred until the first Distribution Payment Date
(under Clause 3.5(a) of the Note Terms) following that
Exchange Date on which the Mandatory Conversion
Conditions would be satisfied as if that Distribution
Payment Date were a possible Mandatory Conversion Date.
The choice of Redemption as the Exchange Method is
subject to the condition that the Notes that are the
subject of the Exchange, are replaced concurrently or
beforehand with Tier 1 Capital of the same or better
quality and the replacement of the Notes is done under
conditions that are sustainable for ANZ’s income capacity,
or that APRA is satisfied that the capital position of the
ANZ Level 1 Group, the ANZ Level 2 Group and, if
applicable, the ANZ Level 3 Group is well above its
minimum capital requirements after ANZ elects to
Redeem Notes.
APRA has recently stated that, consistent with its
prudential requirements, where it considers any
replacement capital to be more expensive (including
because of higher credit margins), APRA may not approve
a Redemption unless ANZ satisfies it as to the economic
and prudential rationale for the Redemption and that the
Redemption will not create an expectation that other
regulatory capital instruments will be redeemed in similar
circumstances. The matters to which APRA may have
regard in considering whether to give its approval are not
limited and may change.
6.1.15 Conversion conditions
The only conditions to Conversion are, in the case of
Mandatory Conversion, the Mandatory Conversion
Conditions and, in the case of Conversion following a
Change of Control Event or an Exchange at ANZ’s option,
the conditions expressly applicable to such Conversion
under Clauses 4.10 or 5 of the Note Terms (as the case may
be). No other conditions will affect the Conversion except
as expressly provided by the Note Terms – see Clause
9.10(e) of the Note Terms.
Other events and conditions may affect the ability of
Holders to trade or dispose of the ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares issued on Conversion, for example, the willingness
or ability of ASX to accept the ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares issued on Conversion for listing or any practical
issues which affect that listing, any disruption to the
market for the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares or to capital
markets generally, the availability of purchasers for ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares and any costs or practicalities
associated with trading or disposing of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares at that time.
Furthermore, as set out in Section 6.1.11, Conversion
following a Trigger Event is not subject to any conditions.
6.1.16 Restrictions on rights and ranking in a
winding-up of ANZ
Notes are not deposit liabilities of ANZ or ANZ Holdings
and the payment of Distributions and payment on
Redemption or Resale is not guaranteed by ANZ or ANZ
Holdings. Notes are not protected accounts for the
purposes of the depositor protection provisions in
Division 2 of Part II of the Banking Act or the Financial
Claims Scheme established under Division 2AA of Part II of
the Banking Act. Notes are not guaranteed or insured by
any government, government agency or compensation
scheme of Australia or any other jurisdiction. A Holder has
no claim on ANZ in respect of Notes except as provided in
the Note Terms. Notes are unsecured.
In the event of a winding-up of ANZ, and assuming Notes
have not been Converted or Written Off, Holders will be
entitled to claim for an amount equal to the Face Value.
The claim for this amount ranks ahead of ANZ Ordinary
Shares, equally with the ANZ Capital Securities and any
other Equal Ranking Instruments, but behind all senior
ranking securities and instruments and all depositors and
other creditors. Claims in respect of Notes are
subordinated and, notwithstanding a winding-up of ANZ,
rank as Preference Shares as set out in the Note Terms.
However, the claim of Holders in a winding-up will be
adversely affected if a Trigger Event occurs. If, following
a Trigger Event, Notes are converted into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares, Holders will become holders of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares. If, following a Trigger Event,
Notes are Written Off, those Notes will never be Converted
or Exchanged, all rights in relation to those Notes will be
terminated and Holders will not have their capital repaid.
If there is a shortfall of funds on a winding-up of ANZ to
pay all amounts ranking senior to and equally with Notes,
there is a significant risk that Holders will not receive all (or
any part of ) an amount equal to the Face Value in a
winding-up of ANZ. Although the Notes may pay a higher
rate of distribution than comparable instruments which
are not subordinated, there is a significant risk that a
Holder will lose all or some of their investment should
ANZ become insolvent.
6.1.17 Changes to credit ratings
ANZ’s cost of funds, margins, access to capital markets and
competitive position and other aspects of its performance
may be affected if it fails to maintain credit ratings
(including any long-term credit ratings or the ratings
assigned to any class of its securities).
Real or anticipated changes in the credit rating of ANZ will
generally affect any trading market for, or trading value of,
the Notes.
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A credit rating is subject to suspension, reduction or
withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
Any suspension, reduction or withdrawal of a rating by a
rating agency could reduce the liquidity or market value
of the Notes or ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares received on
Conversion of Notes.
6.1.18 Regulatory classification
APRA has provided confirmation that Notes will, once
issued, constitute Additional Tier 1 Capital. However, if as a
result of a change of Australian law or regulation or any
statement of APRA, APRA subsequently determines that
all of the Notes are not or will not qualify as Additional Tier
1 Capital, ANZ may decide that a Regulatory Event has
occurred. A Regulatory Event will not arise where at the
Issue Date ANZ expected the event would occur. A
Regulatory Event will allow Exchange of all or some Notes
on issue at the option of ANZ (subject to APRA’s prior
written approval). For the risks attaching to ANZ’s
discretion to Exchange in certain specified circumstances
see Section 6.1.12.
6.1.19 Australian tax consequences
A general outline of the tax consequences of investing in
Notes for certain potential investors is set out in the
Taxation Summary in Section 7. This discussion is in
general terms and is not intended to provide specific
advice addressing the circumstances of any particular
potential investor. Accordingly, potential investors should
seek independent advice concerning their own individual
tax position.
Broadly, if a change is made to the Australian tax law or
practice and that change leads to a more than
insubstantial risk of:
•a more than insignificant increase in a member of the
ANZ Group's costs in relation to Notes; or
•a distribution on Notes not being frankable,
ANZ is entitled to Exchange all or some Notes (subject to
APRA’s prior written approval – see Section 6.1.12). ANZ
will not be entitled to Exchange in these circumstances if
ANZ expected the event on the Issue Date.
If the corporate tax rate were to change, the cash amount
of Distributions and the amount of any franking credits
will change. For instance, if the tax rate decreases the cash
amount of any Distribution ANZ may pay would increase
and the franking credits attached to that Distribution
would decrease.
ANZ has applied for a class ruling from the Australian
Taxation Office for confirmation of certain Australian tax
consequences for Holders as discussed in the Taxation
Summary in Section 7.
6.1.20 Accounting standards
A change in accounting standards by either the
International Accounting Standards Board or Australian
Accounting Standards Board may affect the reported
earnings and financial position of ANZ in future financial
periods. This may adversely affect the ability of ANZ to pay
Distributions.
6.1.21 Future issues or redemptions of securities
by ANZ or ANZ Holdings
Notes do not in any way restrict ANZ or ANZ Holdings
from:
•issuing further securities of any kind (whether ranking
with, in priority to or junior to or having different rights
from the Notes);
•incurring or guaranteeing further indebtedness; or
•redeeming, buying back, converting, returning capital
or converting any securities, other than the Notes
(except as described in Section 2.1.7).
ANZ’s obligations under Notes rank subordinate and
junior in right of payment and in a winding-up to ANZ’s
obligations to holders of senior ranking securities and
instruments, and its depositors and other creditors,
including subordinated creditors. Accordingly, in a
winding-up ANZ's obligations under Notes will not
be satisfied unless it can satisfy in full all of its other
obligations ranking senior to Notes.
ANZ may in the future issue securities that:
•rank for dividends or payments of capital (including on
the winding-up of ANZ) equal with, behind or ahead of
Notes;
•have the same or different dividend, interest or
distribution rates as Notes;
•have payment tests and distribution restrictions or other
covenants which affect Notes (including by restricting
circumstances in which Distributions can be paid on
Notes or Notes can be Redeemed); or
•have the same or different terms and conditions as
Notes.
ANZ may incur further indebtedness and may issue
further securities including further Tier 1 Capital securities
before, during or after the issue of Notes. For example, as
part of its ongoing capital management program, ANZ
continually considers the issuance of Tier 1 Capital
securities in domestic and offshore markets.
An investment in Notes carries no right to participate in
any future issue of securities (whether equity, Additional
Tier 1 Capital, subordinated or senior debt or otherwise)
by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member of the ANZ
Group.
No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, which
the future issue of securities by ANZ or ANZ Holdings may
have on the market price or liquidity of Notes or of the
likelihood of ANZ making payments on Notes.
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Similarly, Notes do not restrict ANZ from redeeming or
otherwise repaying its other existing securities, including
other existing securities which rank equally with or junior
to Notes (other than to the extent the Distribution
Restrictions apply).
ANZ may redeem or otherwise repay existing securities
including existing equal or junior ranking Tier 1 Capital
securities before, during or after the issue of Notes. An
investment in Notes carries no right to be Redeemed or
otherwise repaid at the same time as ANZ redeems or
otherwise repays other securities (whether equity,
Additional Tier 1 Capital, subordinated or senior debt
or otherwise).
No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, which
the future redemption or repayment by ANZ of existing
securities may have on the market price or liquidity of
Notes or on ANZ’s financial position or performance.
6.1.22 Shareholding limits and nominee sales
The Financial Sector (Shareholdings) Act 1998 (Cth)
restricts ownership by people (together with their
associates) of a non-operating holding company of an
Australian bank, such as ANZ Holdings, to a 20% stake. A
shareholder may apply to the Australian Treasurer to
extend their ownership beyond 20%, but approval will not
be granted unless the Treasurer is satisfied that a holding
by that person greater than 20% is in the national interest.
Mergers, acquisitions and divestments of Australian public
companies listed on ASX (such as ANZ Holdings) are
regulated by detailed and comprehensive legislation and
the rules and regulations of ASX. These provisions include
restrictions on the acquisition and sale of relevant interests
in certain shares in an Australian listed company under the
Corporations Act and a requirement that acquisitions of
certain interests in Australian listed companies by foreign
interests are subject to review and approval by the
Treasurer. In addition, Australian law also regulates
acquisitions which would have the effect, or be likely to
have the effect, of substantially lessening competition in a
market, or in a state or in a territory of, Australia.
Holders should take care to ensure that by acquiring any
Notes (taking into account any ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares into which they may Convert), Holders do not
breach any applicable restrictions on ownership.
If the Register indicates that a Holder’s address is outside
of Australia (or ANZ believes that a Holder may not be a
resident of Australia) (such a Holder, a Foreign Holder) and
that Foreign Holder’s Notes are to be Converted, ANZ is
entitled, in certain circumstances, to appoint a nominee
(who may not be ANZ, ANZ Holdings or a Related Entity of
ANZ). If a nominee is appointed, the relevant ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares issued on Conversion will be issued to the
nominee who will sell those ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
and pay a cash amount equal to the net proceeds to the
Foreign Holder. There is a risk that ANZ may not be able to
appoint a nominee as the ability to appoint a nominee may
depend, among other things, upon the availability of a
suitable person to act as nominee.
Where a FATCA Withholding would be required or
permitted to be made in respect of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares issued on Conversion of Notes, ANZ may
either issue the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares which the
Holder is obliged to accept to the Holder of the Notes net
of FATCA Withholding and issue the balance of ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares to a nominee or will issue the
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares which the Holder is obliged
to accept entirely to a nominee. In each case, the nominee
(which may not be ANZ, ANZ Holdings or a Related Entity
of ANZ) will sell the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares issued
to it, deal with any proceeds of their disposal in
accordance with FATCA and, where the ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares have been issued entirely to the nominee,
pay a cash amount equal to the proceeds of their disposal
net of any FATCA Withholding and other amounts as
specified in the Note Terms to the Holder.
None of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the nominee owes any
obligations or duties to Holders in relation to the price at
which ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are sold or has any
liability for any loss suffered by a Holder as a ANZ Holdings
result of the sale of ANZ Ordinary Shares.
6.1.23 Powers of a Banking Act Statutory
Manager and of APRA
ANZ is an ADI and ANZ Holdings is an authorised
non-operating holding company of an ADI. In certain
circumstances APRA may appoint a statutory manager to
take control of the business of an ADI or an authorised
non-operating holding company of an ADI (each a
relevant entity). Those circumstances are defined in the
Banking Act and include (but are not limited to):
•where the ADI becomes unable to meet its obligations
or suspends payment;
•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;
•where, in certain circumstances, the ADI or the
authorised non-operating holding company of an ADI 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 relevant entity’s business.
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In addition, APRA has the power to take control of the
business of an authorised non-operating holding
company of an ADI where APRA has appointed, or intends
to appoint, a statutory manager to take control of the
business of the relevant ADI and certain other conditions
are met.
The powers of a Banking Act statutory manager include
the power to alter the relevant entity’s constitution, to
issue, cancel or sell shares (or rights to acquire shares) in
the relevant entity and to vary or cancel rights or
restrictions attached to shares in a class of shares in the
relevant entity. The Banking Act statutory manager is
authorised to do so despite the Corporations Act, the
relevant entity’s constitution, any contract or arrangement
to which the relevant entity is party or the Listing Rules.
The Banking Act statutory manager may also dispose of
the whole or part of the relevant entity's business. In the
event that a Banking Act statutory manager is appointed
to ANZ or ANZ Holdings 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.
APRA may, in certain circumstances, require ANZ or ANZ
Holdings to transfer all or part of its business, or require
the transfer of shares in ANZ, to another entity under the
Financial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999 (Cth)
(the FSTR Act).
A transfer under the FSTR Act overrides anything in any
contract or agreement to which ANZ or ANZ Holdings is
party and thus may have an adverse effect on ANZ’s or
ANZ Holdings’ ability to comply with its obligations under
the Notes and the position of Holders.
In addition, Holders should be aware that secrecy
obligations may apply to action taken by APRA. This
means that information about action taken by APRA
(including in exercise of its powers under the Banking Act)
may not be publicly disclosed.
6.1.24 Amendment of Note Terms
ANZ may, in certain circumstances, amend the Note Terms
without the consent of Holders. ANZ may also amend the
Note Terms if the amendment has been approved by a
Special Resolution of Holders. However, no amendment to
the Note Terms is permitted without APRA’s prior written
approval if such amendment may affect the classification
of ANZ Capital Notes 8 as Additional Tier 1 Capital on a
Level 1, Level 2 or (if applicable) Level 3 basis. This applies
regardless of whether such amendment would require
Holder approval. Amendments under these powers are
binding on all Holders despite the fact that a Holder may
not agree with the amendment.
6.1.25 Approved Successors
Subject to certain conditions (including the receipt of
APRA’s prior written approval where required), ANZ may
elect to substitute an Approved Successor:
•as issuer of ordinary shares on Conversion; or
•to assume all obligations under the Note Terms.
ANZ may elect to substitute an Approved NOHC, ANZ
Holdings or ANZ as the Approved Successor, provided
that, where such entity is to be substituted as the issuer of
ordinary shares on Conversion, its ordinary shares will be
quoted on ASX immediately after the substitution.
Additionally, an Approved Successor can only be
substituted if, following the substitution, the Notes are
expected to remain quoted on the ASX.
In connection with an Approved Successor Event,
ANZ may:
•make any amendments it considers to be reasonably
necessary and appropriate to effect the substitution
consistent with the requirements of APRA in relation to
Additional Tier 1 Capital and instruments eligible to
fund Additional Tier 1 Capital; and
•where the Approved Successor Event involves ANZ
Holdings or an Approved NOHC assuming all
obligations in connection with the Notes, appoint a
trustee for Holders and reconstitute the Notes under a
trust deed compliant with Chapter 2L of the
Corporations Act (unless not required to do so by
applicable law) and enter into such other documents or
do any other things as ANZ considers to be reasonably
necessary or appropriate to effect the substitution
consistent with the requirements of APRA in relation to
Additional Tier 1 Capital and instruments eligible to
fund Additional Tier 1 Capital.
Holders do not have any right to vote on an Approved
Successor Event and Holders have no rights to require
ANZ to give an Approved Successor Notice.
The ability of an Approved Successor to perform the
obligations for which it is liable in respect of the Notes
may not be the same as that of ANZ (or ANZ Holdings, as
the case may be) and the substitution may adversely
affect the position of Holders.
6.1.26 No rights with respect to ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares
Holders have no voting or other rights in relation to ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shares until ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares are issued to them. In addition, the Notes do not
confer on Holders any right to subscribe for new securities
in ANZ or ANZ Holdings or to participate in any bonus
issue of securities. The rights attaching to ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares if ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares are
issued will be the rights attaching to ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares at that time. Holders have no right to vote
on or otherwise to approve any changes to ANZ Holdings’
constitution in relation to the ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares that may in the future be issued to them. Therefore,
Holders will not be able to influence decisions that may
have adverse consequences for them.
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6.1.27 Design and Distribution Obligations
and Product Intervention Power
On 5 April 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Design
and Distribution Obligations and Product Intervention
Powers) Act 2019 (DDO Legislation) was enacted. The
DDO Legislation imposes additional obligations on ANZ
regarding the design and distribution of certain financial
products offered to Retail Investors (including the Notes),
and grants product intervention powers to ASIC if it
believes significant consumer detriment may occur. The
DDO Legislation is supplemented by the Corporations
Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations)
Regulations 2019 (DDO Regulations), which were
enacted in December 2019.
The design and distribution obligations in the DDO
Legislation do not apply to secondary market trading of
ANZ Capital Notes 8.
The DDO 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 Investors
(the Product Intervention Power). It is uncertain
whether ASIC would perceive there to be any significant
consumer detriment in relation to ANZ Capital Notes 8 or
similar securities. The DDO Legislation requires ASIC to
undertake a consultation process before it exercises the
Product Intervention Power.
The impact of these obligations remains untested,
however there is a risk that they may adversely impact the
issue, distribution and reinvestment of financial products
in the future, including instruments like ANZ Capital Notes
8. These changes may also affect the liquidity of funding
instruments (including instruments like ANZ Capital Notes
8), if they lead to a material reduction in future issuance
volumes or secondary trading activity by investors.
6.2 PRINCIPAL RISKS AND
UNCERTAINTIES ASSOCIATED
WITH ANZ AND THE ANZ GROUP
6.2.1 Introduction
The ANZ Group’s activities are subject to risks that can
adversely impact its business, operations, results of
operations, reputation, prospects, liquidity, capital
resources, financial performance and financial condition
(together, the Group’s Position). Certain risks and
uncertainties that the ANZ Group may face are
summarised below, and additional risks and uncertainties
that the ANZ Group may face are summarised in the
“Description of Principal Risks and Uncertainties Faced by
the Group” which is available at https://www.asx.com.au/
asxpdf/20221111/pdf/45hhy9vtq904tn.pdf.
Other risks and uncertainties that the ANZ Group is
unaware of, or that the ANZ Group currently deems to
be immaterial, may also become important factors that
affect it.
If any of the specified or unspecified risks actually occur,
the ANZ Group’s Position may be materially and adversely
affected, with the result that the trading price of the ANZ
Group’s equity or debt securities (including the Notes)
could decline, and investors could lose all or part of their
investment.
6.2.2 Risk arising from changes in political and
general business and economic conditions,
including disruption in regional or global credit
and capital markets
The ANZ Group’s financial performance is primarily
influenced by the political and economic conditions and
the level of business activity in the major countries and
regions in which the ANZ Group or its customers or
counterparties operate, trade or raise funding including,
without limitation, Australia, New Zealand, the Asia Pacific
region, the United Kingdom (UK), Europe and the United
States (the Relevant Jurisdictions).
The political, economic and business conditions that
prevail in the ANZ Group’s operating and trading markets
are affected by, among other things, domestic and
international economic events, developments in global
financial markets, resilience of global supply chains,
political perspectives, opinions and related events and
natural disasters.
Global political conditions that impact the global economy
have led to, and may continue to result in extended periods
of increased political and economic uncertainty and
volatility in the global financial markets, which could
adversely affect the Group’s Position. Examples of events
that have affected (and may continue to affect) global
political conditions include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,
the United Kingdom ceasing to be a member of the
European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area on
31 January 2020 (commonly referred to as “Brexit”), UK
political developments and financial market challenges and
global trade developments relating to, among other things,
the imposition or threatened imposition of trade tariffs and
levies by major countries, including the United States, China
and other countries that are Australia’s and New Zealand’s
significant trading partners and allies.
There are a number of remaining uncertainties regarding,
among other things, post-Brexit protocols and
arrangements among the parties involved.
The conflict in Ukraine is ongoing and fluid, it has had, and
is expected to continue to have, significant ramifications
on the geopolitical and economic landscape, particularly
in Europe. Commodity prices, in particular energy, food
and metals, have already been impacted and the future
impacts of the conflict remain uncertain. As a result of the
conflict, the United States, the UK and EU announced
broadly coordinated actions that collectively impose
significant and wide-reaching economic sanctions and
export controls relating to Russia – including the freezing
of some of the Central Bank of Russia’s foreign exchange
reserves. Other jurisdictions, including Australia, New
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Zealand and Japan, have announced sanctions, export
controls and similar restrictions focusing on some of the
same targets and sectors. These sanctions are materially
impacting the Russian and other economies and the
international financial system. The extent and duration of
the conflict and any corresponding economic sanctions,
export controls and similar restrictions and resulting
market disruptions are difficult to predict. Though the ANZ
Group does not operate in and does not currently have
any direct exposure to Russia or Ukraine, the conflict has
the potential to adversely impact the markets in which the
ANZ Group does operate, and any prolonged market
volatility or economic uncertainty could adversely impact
the Group’s Position.
Inflationary pressures are at high levels in many
economies, including in Australia, New Zealand, the
United States, Canada, Europe and the UK. Geopolitical
tensions, rising interest rates, central bank tightening, and
persistent COVID-19 challenges to the global economy,
such as global shipping capacity constraints, higher costs
for freight, supply chain issues, higher energy prices,
higher food prices, and tightened labour markets, are all
contributing to rising inflationary pressures on the global
economy. This may lead to counterparties defaulting on
their debt obligations, countries re-denominating their
currencies and/or introducing capital controls and/or one
or more major economies collapsing. While difficult to
predict, such events could destabilise global financial
markets, adversely affecting all participants, including
adversely affecting the Group’s Position. Food price and
supply, already affected by the war in Ukraine, is also
being impacted by extreme weather conditions in key
agricultural regions. These factors may impact financial
market or economic and social stability and could
adversely affect the Group’s Position.
Trade, and broader geopolitical, relationships between the
United States and some of its trading partners, such as
China, remain volatile. The implementation of trading
policies or divergent regulatory frameworks by Australian
and New Zealand key trading partners and allies may
adversely impact the demand for Australian and New
Zealand exports and may lead to declines in global
economic growth. In particular, China is one of Australia’s
and New Zealand’s major trading partners and a
significant driver of commodity demand and prices in
many of the markets in which the ANZ Group and its
customers operate. Any heightening of geopolitical
tensions and the occurrence of events that adversely
affect China’s economic growth and Australia’s and New
Zealand’s economic relationship with China, including the
implementation of additional tariffs and other
protectionist trade policies, could adversely affect
Australian or New Zealand economic activity, and, as a
result, could adversely affect the Group’s Position.
Instability in global political conditions, including as a
result of the conflict in Ukraine, has contributed to
economic uncertainty and declines in market liquidity and
could increase volatility in the global financial markets and
negatively impact consumer and business activity within
the markets in which the ANZ Group or its customers or
counterparties operate, or result in the introduction of
new and/or divergent regulatory frameworks that the ANZ
Group will be required to adhere to.
Should economic conditions deteriorate in markets in
which the ANZ Group or its customers or counterparties
operate, asset values in the housing, commercial or rural
property markets could decline, unemployment could rise
and corporate and personal incomes could suffer.
Deterioration in global markets, including equity, property,
currency and other asset markets, may impact the ANZ
Group’s customers and the security the ANZ Group holds
against loans and other credit exposures, which may
impact the ANZ Group’s ability to recover loans and other
credit exposures. Should any of these occur, the Group's
Position could be materially adversely affected.
The ANZ Group’s financial performance may also be
adversely affected if the ANZ Group is unable to adapt its
cost structures, products, pricing or activities in response
to a drop in demand or lower than expected revenues.
Similarly, higher than expected costs (including credit and
funding costs and increases in costs resulting from
inflationary conditions) could be incurred because of
adverse changes in the economy, general business
conditions or the operating environment in the countries
or regions in which the ANZ Group or its customers or
counterparties operate. Should any of these occur, the
Group's Position could be materially adversely affected.
6.2.3 Risk arising from the COVID-19 pandemic
and future outbreaks of other communicable
diseases or pandemics
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Group’s
Position, and the domestic and global economy.
Increasing vaccination rates have led to the easing of
restrictions on regional and international travel, events,
meetings and other more normal activities. Governments
across Australia (including at the state level) have
indicated that they may in the foreseeable future
reintroduce prior restrictions or implement and introduce
further measures to contain the spread of future COVID-19
outbreaks. The New Zealand government has retained the
ability to introduce isolation periods and mask-wearing
requirements and, if necessary, other requirements on
travellers. Further variants may develop that require
different government responses and greater restrictions to
those that have been adopted to date. The ongoing
impacts of COVID-19 combined with other risks, e.g.
geopolitical risk, could exacerbate impacts and materially
increase economic disruption.
Disruptions to community health and economic activity
continue to impact most business sectors in Australia,
New Zealand and globally. Ongoing COVID-19 related
supply chain disruption and labour mobility constraints
could result in a decline in profit margins, and could
impact customers’ cash flows, capital, liquidity and
financing needs. This in turn has impacted demand for the
ANZ Group’s products and services and may result in
further short and long-term deteriorations of the quality
of the ANZ Group’s credit portfolio. Many of the ANZ
Group’s borrowers may continue to be negatively
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an
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sectors: transportation; tourism and travel; entertainment;
education; discretionary retail; and property segments.
See Note 14 of the 2022 Financial Statements.
COVID-19 has notably impacted the property
construction industry through increased contractor risk
and a potential contagion effect impacting stability of the
property development sectors. Disrupted supply chains
and resultant cost increases remain a risk to project
feasibility where underlying property prices may not
increase in line with cost increases, causing projects to be
delayed or cancelled.
Substantially reduced global economic activity has caused
substantial volatility in the financial markets and such
volatility is expected to continue to have a significant
impact on the global economy and global markets, as well
as on the economies of Australia and New Zealand. Travel
restrictions, border controls, social distancing measures,
quarantine protocols and other containment measures
(including ongoing lockdown measures in China) have
contributed, and may continue to contribute, to reduced
economic activity in Australia, New Zealand and
elsewhere around the world and suppress demand for
commodities, interrupt the supply chain for industries,
dampen consumer confidence and suppress business
earnings and growth prospects, all of which could
contribute to ongoing volatility in global financial markets.
Conduct risk may be heightened because of the blended/
hybrid working model through its impact on employees’
behaviour and/or the ANZ Group’s systems and processes.
The risk of customer harm will continue to be shaped by
the economic and social impact of the pandemic. As the
economy recovers, individual customers still enduring
hardship may suffer detriment if the ANZ Group cannot
provide tailored support and sustainable arrangements
based on individual circumstances.
The ongoing ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic
remain uncertain and, as of the date of this Prospectus, it
is difficult to predict to what extent vaccines, boosters or
other medical treatments will be effective in curtailing the
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All or any of the negative conditions related to the
COVID-19 pandemic described above may cause a further
reduction in demand for the ANZ Group’s products and
services and/or an increase in loan and other credit
defaults, bad debts, and impairments and/or an increase
in the cost of the ANZ Group’s operations. Should any of
these occur, the Group’s Position could be materially
adversely affected.
The effectiveness of government and central bank
responses to the pandemic, also remain subject to
significant uncertainties. To the extent the COVID-19
pandemic continues to adversely affect the Group’s
Position, it may also have the effect of heightening many
of the other risks described in these Risk Factors.
6.2.4 Risk relating to competition in the markets
in which the ANZ Group operates
The markets in which the ANZ Group operates are highly
competitive and could become more competitive in the
future. Competition has increased and is expected to
continue to increase, including from non-Australian
financial service providers who continue to expand in
Australia and from new non-bank entrants or smaller
providers in those markets.
Examples of factors that may affect competition and
negatively impact the Group’s Position include:
•entities that the ANZ Group competes with, including
those outside of Australia and New Zealand, could be
subject to lower levels of regulation and regulatory
activity. This could allow them to offer more competitive
products and services, because those lower levels of
regulation may give them a lower cost base and/or the
ability to attract employees that the ANZ Group would
otherwise seek to employ;
•digital technologies and business models are changing
customer behaviour and the competitive environment
and emerging competitors are increasingly utilising
new technologies and seeking to disrupt existing
business models in the financial services sector;
•existing companies from outside of the traditional
financial services sector are directly competing with the
ANZ Group by offering products and services
traditionally provided by banks, including by obtaining
banking licenses and/or by partnering with existing
providers;
•consumers and businesses may choose to transact
using, or to invest or store value in, new forms of
currency (such as cryptocurrencies or central bank
digital currencies) in relation to which the ANZ Group
may choose not, or may not competitively be able, to
provide financial services. For example, each of the RBA
and the RBNZ has announced that it is actively
researching central bank digital currency, the effect of
which, if adopted, on the Group’s Position is uncertain.
Any new form of currency could change how financial
intermediation and markets operate and, with that, the
competitive and commercial position of the ANZ
Group; and
•open Banking may lead to increased competition.
The impact on the ANZ Group of an increase in competitive
market conditions or a technological change that puts the
ANZ Group’s business platforms at a competitive
disadvantage, especially in the ANZ Group’s main markets
and products, could lead to a material reduction in the ANZ
Group’s market share, customers and margins and adversely
affect the Group’s Position.
Increased competition for deposits may increase the ANZ
Group’s cost of funding. If the ANZ Group is not able to
successfully compete for deposits, the ANZ Group would be
forced to rely more heavily on other, less stable or more
expensive forms of funding, or to reduce lending. This may
adversely affect the Group’s Position.
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Geopolitical and economic disruptions could have a
significant impact on competition and profitability in the
financial services sector over the medium term due to
funding cost and credit provision increases, changes in
interest rates, insufficient liquidity, implementation of
business continuity plans, changes to business strategies
and temporary regulatory safe harbours. The low-growth
environment will likely lead to heightened competitive
intensity and margin compression.
6.2.5 Risk relating to the restructure of the ANZ
Group that established a non-operating holding
company
ANZ has established a non-operating holding company,
ANZ Holdings, as the new listed parent company of the
ANZ Group, and separated the ANZ Group’s banking and
certain non-banking businesses (the Restructure).
APRA has not yet finalised its prudential framework for
Australian non-operating holding companies (Australian
NOHCs) of ADIs. There is a risk that APRA’s final regulatory
framework for Australian NOHCs of ADIs and the
regulation of the ANZ Holdings over time will differ from
the existing regulatory framework. This may have negative
consequences for the ANZ Group and/or may require
further changes to its structure.
The Restructure has resulted in certain changes to ANZ’s
operating model. ANZ considers that these changes have
been implemented and managed appropriately following
the Restructure. However, it is possible that unexpected
business, market and/or regulatory factors may result in
these operating model changes not functioning as
expected and further changes may be required.
The failure to successfully implement all of the transition
and other items associated with the Restructure, or the
Restructure itself, could have an adverse impact on the
Group’s Position.
6.2.6 Risk relating to real estate markets in
Australia, New Zealand or other markets
Residential and commercial property lending, together
with real estate development and investment property
finance, constitute important businesses of the ANZ
Group. Major sub-segments within the ANZ Group's
lending portfolio include:
•residential housing loans (owner occupier and
investment); and
•commercial real estate loans (investment and
development).
Since 2009, the world’s major central banks have embarked
upon unprecedented monetary policy stimulus. The
resulting weight of funds searching for yield has been a
significant driver underlying property markets in the ANZ
Group’s core property jurisdictions (Australia, New Zealand,
Singapore and Hong Kong) since that time. While property
markets generally remained strong throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic, since interest rates have increased
the ANZ Group has seen property prices in Australia and
New Zealand fall. Investors are taking a cautious approach
and the extent of property price falls will ultimately
depend on the speed and magnitude of interest rate rises
and impact on the broader economic outlook.
In June 2022 APRA introduced credit-based
macroprudential measures in Australia, which require ADIs
to ensure they have the ability to limit growth in particular
forms of lending (including commercial and residential
property); moderate higher risk lending during periods of
heightened systemic risk or meet particular lending
standards, at levels determined by APRA; and ensure
adequate reporting against limits is established. Also, APRA
have indicated that commercial property definitions will
be more broadly aligned across the prudential framework.
These changes to APRA’s policy framework and the
formalisation of the credit-based macroprudential policy
measures prudential standard, effective from September
2022, may adversely affect the Group’s Position.
In New Zealand, median prices for residential property
increased in prior years, peaking in November 2021, prior
to declining in the 2022 calendar year. The RBNZ has
acknowledged that higher interest rates and rising costs of
living are putting pressure on households that may affect
home prices and that house prices are expected to keep
falling towards more sustainable levels in the near term.
Increases in interest rates may affect debt serviceability,
increase loan defaults experienced by the ANZ Group’s
borrowers, reduce demand for commercial and
residential property and the ANZ Group’s associated
lending products in both Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand has already seen a material reduction in
demand for residential property. Following a prolonged
period of asset price inflation and record low interest
rates, interest rates commenced increasing from May
2022 in Australia and from October 2021 in New Zealand.
To address currently elevated inflation levels, interest rate
increases may continue.
This recent series of interest rate rises, on the back of
recent asset price inflation and yield compression, could
cause a decline in interest coverage ratios and asset
values, increase refinance risk and necessitate equity
contributions from borrowers towards debt reduction.
Secondary grade assets may be more susceptible to a
decline in prices if investors have overlooked weaker
fundamentals in a highly liquid market (debt and equity),
during a more favourable interest rate environment and
stable economic outlook. Refinance risk could be
exacerbated if the ANZ Group evidence liquidity
constraints in the bank and non-bank debt markets during
a period of greater uncertainty and volatility.
Separately, construction risk, including contractor stability,
the impact of supply chain constraints on cost of materials
together with increasing labour costs may impact
commercial property development feasibility and land
values in the short to medium term. Each of the factors
outlined above may adversely affect the Group’s Position.
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6.2.7 Risk relating to acquisitions and/or
divestments
The ANZ Group regularly examines a range of corporate
opportunities, including acquisitions and divestments,
with a view to determining whether those opportunities
will enhance the ANZ Group’s strategic position and
financial performance.
Integration (or separation) of an acquired (or divested)
business can be complex and costly, sometimes including
combining (or separating) relevant accounting and data
processing systems, technology platforms and
management controls, as well as managing relevant
relationships and contracts with employees, customers,
regulators, counterparties, suppliers and other business
partners. The loss of key relationships and/or personnel
from an acquisition or divestment could have an adverse
effect on the Group’s Position.
There can also be no assurance that any acquisition (or
divestment) would have the anticipated positive results
around synergies, cost or cost savings, time to integrate
(or separate) and overall performance; as the underlying
assumptions for the acquisition (or divestment) may not
ultimately prove to be accurate or achievable. Any
acquisition (or divestment) may also impact the Group’s
credit ratings, cost of funds and access to further funding,
which could in turn adversely affect the Group’s funding
and liquidity positions.
Integration (or separation) efforts could create
inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and
policies, as well as diverting management attention and
resources. There is also the risk of counterparties making
claims in respect of completed or uncompleted
transactions against the ANZ Group that could adversely
affect the Group’s Position. All or any of these factors could
adversely affect the ANZ Group’s ability to conduct its
business successfully and impact the ANZ Group’s
operations or results. Additionally, there can be no
assurance that employees, customers, counterparties,
suppliers and other business partners of newly acquired
(or retained) businesses will remain post-acquisition (or
post-divestment). Further, there is a risk that completion of
an agreed transaction may not occur whether in the form
originally agreed between the parties or at all, including
due to failure of the ANZ Group or the counterparty to
satisfy its completion conditions or because other
completion conditions such as obtaining relevant
regulatory, shareholder or other approvals are not
satisfied. Should any of these integration or separation
risks occur, this could adversely affect the Group’s Position.
Transactions that the ANZ Group has previously
announced but not yet completed include the following:
•the acquisition of Suncorp Bank from Suncorp Group
Limited, which remains subject to satisfaction of certain
conditions and is expected to occur in the second half
of calendar year 2023;
•the sale of the ANZ Group’s Share Investment Lending
portfolio to Leveraged Equities Limited, which is expected
to occur in the first half of calendar year 2023; and
•the sale of a portfolio of commercial and mortgage
loans in Guam to Bank of Guam, which is being
conducted in phases with the final phase expected to
complete in early calendar year 2023.
If for any reason any announced acquisition, including
the acquisition of Suncorp Bank, is not completed, the
ANZ Group’s ongoing business may be adversely
impacted and the ANZ Group may be subject to a
number of risks, including: the financial markets may
react negatively, resulting in negative impacts on the
ANZ Group’s securities and other adverse impacts; the
ANZ Group may experience negative reactions from its
customers, vendors, and employees; the ANZ Group will
have incurred expenses and will be required to pay
certain costs relating to the acquisition, whether or not
the acquisition is completed, such as legal, accounting,
investment banking, and other professional and
administrative fees; and matters relating to the
acquisition may require substantial commitments of time
and resources by the ANZ Group’s management, which
could otherwise have been devoted to other
opportunities that may have benefited the ANZ Group.
The acquisition of Suncorp Bank from Suncorp Group
Limited is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
These include Federal Treasurer approval, Australian
Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
authorisation or approval and certain amendments to the
State Financial Institutions and Metway Merger Act 1996
(Qld). The terms and conditions of the approvals that are
granted may impose conditions, limitations, obligations or
costs, or place restrictions on the conduct of the ANZ
Group or its business following the acquisition, or require
changes to the terms of the transaction. There can be no
assurance that the regulators will not impose any such
conditions, obligations or restrictions, and that such
conditions, limitations, obligations or restrictions will not
have the effect of delaying or preventing completion of
the transaction, imposing additional material costs on or
materially limiting the revenues of the ANZ Group
following the acquisition or otherwise reducing the
anticipated benefits of the acquisition to the ANZ Group,
any of which might have an adverse effect on the ANZ
Group following the acquisition.
ANZ undertook a due diligence process in relation to the
proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank which relied in part
on a review of financial, technology, legal and other
information provided in respect of Suncorp Bank or was
otherwise provided at meetings with Suncorp Bank
management. Despite making reasonable efforts as part
of the due diligence investigations, ANZ has not been able
to verify the accuracy, reliability or completeness of all the
information provided to it. If any information provided or
relied upon by ANZ in its due diligence proves to be
incorrect, incomplete or misleading, there is a risk that the
actual financial position and performance of Suncorp
Bank may be different to the expectations. There is also no
assurance that the due diligence conducted was
conclusive, and that all material issues and risks in respect
of the proposed acquisition have been identified and
avoided or managed, therefore, there is a risk that issues or
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risks may arise that may adversely impact on the ANZ
Group. Suncorp Group Limited has provided ANZ with
indemnities relating to certain pre-completion matters as
well as representations and warranties in favour of ANZ.
There is a risk that these protections may be insufficient to
fully cover liabilities relating to these matters, which may
have an adverse impact on the ANZ Group's financial
performance and position. As is usual, the warranties and
indemnities are also subject to certain financial claims
thresholds and other limitations.
6.2.8 Risk that the ANZ Group is exposed to
credit loss
As a financial institution, the ANZ Group is exposed to the
risks associated with extending credit to other parties,
including incurring credit-related losses that can occur as
a result of a counterparty being unable or unwilling to
honour its contractual obligations. Credit losses can and
have resulted in financial services organisations realising
significant losses and in some cases failing altogether.
Whilst the risk of credit-related losses has increased as a
result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and
heightened political tensions, the risk of credit-related
losses may further increase as a result of a number of
factors, including a deterioration in the financial condition
of the economies in which the ANZ Group or its customers
or counterparties operate, a sustained high level of
unemployment and/or further changes in interest rates and
inflationary conditions in the markets in which the ANZ
Group or its customers or counterparties operate, material
disruptions to supply chains, a deterioration of the financial
condition of the ANZ Group’s customers or counterparties,
a reduction in the value of assets the ANZ Group holds as
collateral, and a reduction in the market value of the
counterparty instruments and obligations it holds.
Less favourable business or economic conditions, whether
generally or in a specific industry sector or geographic
region, as well as the occurrence of events such as natural
disasters or pandemics, could cause customers or
counterparties to fail to meet their obligations in
accordance with agreed terms.
Some of the ANZ Group’s customers and counterparties in
or with exposures to the below mentioned sectors are
increasingly vulnerable:
• industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
particularly those referred to in Section 6.2.3;
•industries exposed to the unwinding of government
stimulus packages and increasing interest rates as well as
industries reliant on consumer discretionary spending;
•industries that are heavily exposed to fuel supply
shortages and associated rising costs including aviation,
road transport, shipping and agriculture, particularly
given the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the
associated impact on oil and gas prices, production and
supply;
•participants in energy or commodity markets that are
exposed to rising margin payment requirements under
hedge or futures contracts that arise due to underlying
price volatility;
•industries at risk of sanctions, geopolitical tensions or
trade disputes (e.g. technology, agriculture,
communications, and financial institutions) and/or
declining global growth and disruption to global
supply chains which include but are not limited to
retail, wholesale, automotive, manufacturing and
packaging industries;
•the commercial property sector (including construction
and contractors) which is exposed to rising interest
rates, a decline in investor demand for large scale inner
city apartment buildings and a material decline in net
migration. In some markets, commercial contractors
and sub-contractors may face cash flow/liquidity issues
over the next 12 to 24 months as current projects run
off and their forward books are diminished. The
residential development sector is experiencing supply
chain issues, increased costs and labour mobility issues.
Earnings for hotel accommodation and certain retail
sectors are still being impacted by reduced mobility
and the extent of longer-term implications for some
offices remains uncertain due to the shift to remote
working arrangements;
•industries facing labour supply shortages and/or who
are reliant on access to both skilled and unskilled
migrant workers, including tourism and hospitality,
technology, agriculture, retail, health, construction and
services;
•customers and industries exposed to disruption from
physical climate risk (e.g. bushfires, floods, storms and
drought), and transition risk (e.g. industry exposed to
carbon reduction requirements and resulting changes
in demand for goods and services or liquidity); and
•industries exposed to the volatility in exchange rates
and foreign exchange markets generally.
The ANZ Group is also subject to the risk that its rights
against third parties may not be enforceable in certain
circumstances, which may result in credit losses. Should
material credit losses occur to the ANZ Group’s credit
exposures, this may adversely affect the Group’s Position.
Credit risk may also arise from certain derivative, clearing
and settlement contracts that the ANZ Group enters into,
and from the ANZ Group’s dealings with, and holdings of,
debt securities issued by other banks, financial institutions,
companies, governments and government bodies where
the financial conditions of such entities are affected by
economic conditions in global financial markets.
In addition, in assessing whether to extend credit
or enter into other transactions with customers and/or
counterparties, the ANZ Group relies on information
provided by or on behalf of customers and/or
counterparties, including financial statements and other
financial information. The ANZ Group may also rely on
representations of customers and independent consultants
as to the accuracy and completeness of that information.
The ANZ Group’s financial performance could be negatively
impacted to the extent that it relies on information that is
incomplete, inaccurate or materially misleading.
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The ANZ Group holds provisions for credit impairment that
are determined based on current information and subjective
and complex judgements of the impairment within the ANZ
Group’s lending portfolio. If the information upon which the
assessment is made proves to be inaccurate or if the ANZ
Group fails to analyse the information correctly, the
provisions made for credit impairment may be insufficient,
which may adversely affect the ANZ Group’s Position.
6.2.9 Risk arising from regulatory changes
or a failure to comply with laws, regulations
or policies
The ANZ Group’s businesses and operations are highly
regulated. The pace of regulatory change has accelerated in
recent years. The ANZ Group is subject to a substantial and
increasing number of laws, regulations and policies,
including industry self-regulation, in the Relevant
Jurisdictions in which it carries on business or obtains
funding and is supervised by a number of different
authorities in each of these jurisdictions. The volume of
changes, and resources allocated to the regulation and
supervision of financial services groups, such as the ANZ
Group, and the enforcement of laws against them, including
through litigation, has increased substantially in recent
years, including in response to community concern
regarding the conduct of financial services groups in
Australia and New Zealand. As a result, the regulation and
supervision of, and enforcement against, financial services
groups, including the ANZ Group has become increasingly
extensive, complex and costly across the Relevant
Jurisdictions. Such regulation, supervision and enforcement
continue to evolve.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to
have, an impact on the regulation and supervision of, and
enforcement against, financial services groups such as the
ANZ Group. Any future ramifications of the COVID-19
pandemic remain uncertain and, as of the date of this
Prospectus, difficult to predict. There have been delays and
deferrals to the implementation of regulatory reforms in
Australia and New Zealand and a re-ranking of priorities,
including enforcement priorities.
Such delays and deferrals could impact the ANZ Group’s
ability to manage regulatory change and increase the risk of
the ANZ Group not complying with new regulations when
they come into effect.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic also has the potential to
complicate the ANZ Group’s dealings with its regulators in a
number of ways. In particular, disruptions to the ANZ
Group’s business, operations, third party contractors and
suppliers resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may
increase the risk that the ANZ Group will not be able to
satisfy its regulatory obligations or processes and/or address
outstanding issues, potentially increasing the prospect of a
regulator taking adverse action against the ANZ Group.
6.2.10 Risk arising from managing the ANZ
Group’s capital base could give rise to greater
volatility in capital ratios
The ANZ Group’s capital base is critical to the management
of its businesses and access to funding. Prudential regulators
of the ANZ Group include, but are not limited to, APRA, the
RBNZ and various regulators in the United States, the UK
and the countries in the Asia Pacific region. The ANZ Group
is required by its primary regulator, APRA and the RBNZ for
the ANZ New Zealand Group, to maintain adequate
regulatory capital.
Under current regulatory requirements, risk-weighted assets
and expected loan losses increase as a counterparty’s risk
grade worsens. These regulatory capital requirements are
likely to compound the impact of any reduction in capital
resulting from lower profits in times of stress. As a result,
greater volatility in capital ratios may arise and may require
the ANZ Group to raise additional capital. There can be no
certainty that any additional capital required would be
available or could be raised on reasonable terms.
The ANZ Group’s capital ratios may be affected by a number
of factors, such as (i) lower earnings (including lower
dividends from its deconsolidated subsidiaries such as those
in the insurance business as well as from its investment in
associates), (ii) increased asset growth, (iii) changes in the
value of the Australian dollar against other currencies in
which the ANZ Group operates (particularly the New Zealand
dollar and US dollar) that impact risk weighted assets or the
foreign currency translation reserve, (iv) changes in business
strategy (including acquisitions, divestments and investments
or an increase in capital intensive businesses), and (v) changes
in regulatory requirements.
APRA and the RBNZ have implemented prudential standards
to accommodate Basel III. Certain other regulators have
either implemented or are in the process of implementing
regulations, including Basel III, that seek to strengthen,
among other things, the liquidity and capital requirements
of banks, funds management entities and insurance entities,
though there can be no assurance that these regulations
have had or will have their intended effect. Any inability of
the ANZ Group to maintain its regulatory capital may have a
material adverse effect on the Group's Position.
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6.2.11 Risk arising from litigation and
contingent liabilities
From time to time, the ANZ Group may be subject to
material litigation, regulatory actions, legal or arbitration
proceedings and other contingent liabilities that may
adversely affect the ANZ Group’s Position.
The ANZ Group had contingent liabilities as at 30
September 2022 in respect of the matters outlined in
Note 33 of the 2022 Financial Statements.
Note 33 includes, among other things, of the
following matters:
•regulatory and customer exposures;
•benchmark/rate actions;
•capital raising action;
•consumer credit insurance litigation;
•Esanda dealer car loan litigation;
•OnePath superannuation litigation;
•New Zealand loan information litigation;
•Credit cards litigation;
•Unlicensed third parties action;
•Available Funds action;
•the Royal Commission;
•security recovery actions; and
• warranties, indemnities and performance
management fees.
The ANZ Group regularly engages with its regulators in
relation to regulatory investigations, surveillance and
reviews, reportable situations, civil enforcement actions
(whether by court action or otherwise), formal and informal
inquiries and regulatory supervisory activities in Australia
and globally. The ANZ Group has received various notices
and requests for information from its regulators as part of
both industry-wide and ANZ Group-specific reviews and has
also made disclosures to its regulators at its own instigation.
The nature of these interactions can be wide ranging and,
for example, include or have included in recent years a
range of matters including responsible lending practices,
regulated lending requirements, product suitability and
distribution, interest and fees and the entitlement to charge
them, customer remediation, wealth advice, insurance
distribution, pricing, competition, conduct in financial
markets and financial transactions, capital market
transactions, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism
financing obligations, privacy obligations, and information
security, business continuity management, reporting and
disclosure obligations and product disclosure
documentation. There may be exposures to customers
which are additional to any regulatory exposures. These
could include class actions, individual claims or customer
remediation or compensation activities. The outcomes and
total costs associated with such reviews and possible
exposures remain uncertain.
There is a risk that contingent liabilities may be larger than
anticipated or that additional litigation, regulatory actions,
legal or arbitration proceedings or other contingent
liabilities may arise.
6.2.12 Risk relating to operational risk events
Operational risk is the risk of loss and/or non-compliance with
laws resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes,
people and systems or from external events. This definition
includes legal risk and the risk of reputational loss or damage
arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people,
and/or systems, but excludes strategic risk.
Operational risk categories under the ANZ Group’s risk
taxonomy include:
•Financial Crime (the risk of money laundering, sanctions
violations, bribery and corruption, and "Know-Your-
Customer" failure);
•Internal fraud (fraud attempted or perpetrated by an
internal party (or parties) against the organisation);
•External fraud & Theft (fraud attempted or perpetrated
against the organisation by an external party (i.e. a party
without a direct relationship to the ANZ Group (excluding
customers)) without involvement of an employee);
•Business Continuity (failure of the business continuity
management framework);
•Physical Security & Safety (the risk of damage to the ANZ
Group's physical assets, client assets, or public assets for
which the ANZ Group is liable, and (criminal) injury to the
ANZ Group's employees or affiliates);
•People (the risk of breaching employment legislation,
mismanaging employee relations and failing to ensure
a safe working environment);
•Transaction Processing & Execution (failure to process,
manage and execute transactions and/or other processes
correctly and/ or appropriately);
•Technology (the risk associated with the failure or outage
of systems, including hardware, software and networks);
•Conduct (the risk of loss or damage arising from the
failure of ANZ, its employees or agents to appropriately
consider the interests of consumers, the integrity of the
financial markets and the expectations of the community,
in conducting the ANZ Group's business activities);
•Legal (the risk of execution errors in legal procedures
and processes);
•Regulatory Compliance (failure to comply with any legal
or regulatory obligations that are not captured through
other mentioned risks);
•Third Party (the risk of failing to manage third party
relationship and risks appropriately, for example, not
taking reasonable steps to identify and mitigate
additional operational risks resulting from the outsourcing
of services or functions);
•Information Security including Cyber (the risk of
information security incidents, including the loss, theft or
misuse of data/information - this covers all types of data,
and can include the failure to comply with rules
concerning information security)";
•Data Management (the risk of failing to appropriately
manage and maintain data, including all types of data, for
example, client data, employee data and the ANZ Group's
proprietary data;
•Model (the risk of incorrect model design, improper
implementation of a correct model, or inappropriate
application of a correct model); and
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•Statutory Reporting and Tax (the risk of failing to meet
statutory reporting and tax payments/filing
requirements). Statutory reporting includes all external
reporting that the ANZ Group is obliged to perform
(e.g. regulatory reporting, financial reporting).
Loss from operational risk events may adversely affect the
Group’s Position. Such losses can include fines, penalties,
imposts (including capital imposts), loss or theft of funds or
assets, legal costs, customer compensation, loss of
shareholder value, reputation loss, loss of life or injury to
people, and loss of property and/or information.
Operational Risk can arise from a number of causes, such as
change risk events (for example, a failure to deliver a change
or risks resulting from change initiatives), and have a
number of different impacts, including reputational impact.
Pursuant to APRA and RBNZ requirements, the ANZ Group
and ANZ New Zealand Group must also maintain
"operational risk capital" reserves in the event future
operational events occur.
COVID-19 related challenges have resulted in a number of
changes to how the ANZ Group undertakes its operations
including adapting to remote working arrangements. Whilst
most major offices have returned to a blended/hybrid
working environment, the ANZ Group endeavours to follow
the relevant government directions in terms of place of
work, and any occupancy restrictions. Reliance on digital
channels continues to remain high, which in turn heightens
the risks associated with cyber-attacks and any disruption to
system/service availability.
Whilst business continuity plans have been well tested and
refined during the pandemic, impact to system/service
availability still has the ability to impact the Group’s Position
from a reputational, financial and compliance perspective.
6.2.13 Risk relating to the inability to attract,
develop, motivate and retain the ANZ Group’s
people to meet current and future business needs
Key executives, employees and Directors play an integral
role in the operation of the ANZ Group's business and its
pursuit of its strategic objectives. The unexpected departure
of an individual in a key role, or the ANZ Group's failure
given the challenges in the current environment to recruit,
develop and retain an appropriately skilled and qualified
person into these roles particularly in areas such as digital,
technology, risk or compliance, could have an adverse effect
on the Group’s Position. These risks may be further
exacerbated by the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic, including on employee well-being, social and
employment choices.
6.2.14 Risk associated with disruption of
information technology systems or failure to
successfully implement new technology systems
could significantly interrupt the ANZ Group’s
business
The ANZ Group’s day-to-day activities and its service
offerings (including digital banking) are highly dependent
on information technology (“IT”) systems. Disruption of IT
systems, or the services the ANZ Group uses or is
dependent upon, may result in the ANZ Group failing to
meet its compliance obligations and/or customers’ banking
needs. In a digital world, customer’s expectations of always
on (24/7) banking services necessitates highly available and
resilient IT systems.
The ANZ Group has an ongoing obligation to maintain its IT
systems and to identify, assess and respond to risk exposures
associated with these systems, including IT asset lifecycle, IT
asset project delivery, technology resilience, technology
security, use of third parties, data retention/restoration and
business rules and automation. Inadequate responses to
these risk exposures could lead to unstable or insecure
systems adversely impacting customers, increased costs,
and non-compliance with regulatory requirements, which
may adversely affect the Group’s Position.
The ANZ Group has incident response, disaster recovery and
business continuity measures in place designed to ensure
that critical IT systems will continue to operate during both
short-term and prolonged disruption events for all
businesses across the ANZ Group’s network, including ANZ
New Zealand and international branches, which rely on the
ANZ Group to provide a number of IT systems. A failure of
the ANZ Group’s systems may affect the ANZ Group’s
network, which may in turn, adversely affect the Group’s
Position. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that these
arrangements must cater for vast and improbable events,
and ensure critical IT systems can be supported and
accessed remotely by a large number of technologists and
business users for extended periods. If such measures
cannot be effectively implemented, this may adversely
affect the Group’s Position.
In addition, the ANZ Group must implement and integrate
new IT systems, most notably Cloud, Data and Automation
technologies, into the existing technology landscape to
ensure that the ANZ Group’s technology environment is
cost-effective and can support evolving customer
requirements. Inadequate implementation and integration
of these systems, or improper operation and management,
including of their vendors and the supply chain, may
adversely affect the Group’s Position.
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6.2.15 Risk associated with information security
including cyber-attacks
The primary focus of information security is to protect
information and technology systems from disruptions to
confidentiality, integrity or availability. As a bank, the ANZ
Group handles a considerable amount of personal and
confidential information about its customers and its own
internal operations, from the multiple geographies in which
the ANZ Group operates. This information is processed and
stored on both internal and third party hosted
environments. Any failure of security controls operated by
the ANZ Group or its third parties could adversely affect the
ANZ Group’s business.
The risks to systems and information are inherently higher in
certain countries where, for example, political threats or
targeted cyber-attacks by terrorist or criminal organisations
are greater.
The ANZ Group is conscious that cyber threats, such as
advanced persistent threats, distributed denial of service,
malware and ransomware, are continuously evolving,
becoming more sophisticated and increasing in volume.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of staff
working offsite for an extended period, which may increase
information security risks to the ANZ Group. Cyber criminals
may attempt to take advantage through pursuing exploits
in end point security, spreading malware, and increasing
phishing attempts. Furthermore, these risks may be further
exacerbated by geopolitical risks.
Additionally, failures in the ANZ Group’s cybersecurity policies,
procedures or controls, could result in loss of data or other
sensitive information (including as a result of an outage) and
may cause associated reputational damage. Any of these
events could result in significant financial losses (including
costs relating to notification of, or compensation for
customers), regulatory investigations or sanctions or may
affect the ANZ Group’s ability to retain and attract customers,
and thus may adversely affect the Group’s Position.
6.2.16 Risk arising from data management
Data management processes include capturing, processing,
distributing, accessing, retaining and disposing of large
quantities of data, including sensitive data. Data
management is reliant on the ANZ Group’s systems and
technology. Data quality management is a key area of focus,
as data is relied on to assess various issues and risk
exposures. Any deficiencies in data quality, or the
effectiveness of data gathering, analysis and validation
processes, or failure to appropriately manage and maintain
the ANZ Group’s data, systems and technology, could result
in ineffective risk management practices and, inaccurate risk
reporting which may adversely impact the Group’s Position.
Furthermore, failure to comply with data management
obligations, including regulatory obligations may cause the
Group to incur losses, or result in regulatory action.
6.2.17 Risk arising from modelling
As a large financial institution, the ANZ Group relies on a
number of models for material business decision making
including but not limited to lending decisions, calculating
capital requirements, provision levels, customer
compensation payments and stressing exposures. If the
models used prove to be inadequately designed,
implemented or maintained or based on incorrect
assumptions or inputs this may adversely impact the
Group’s Position.
6.2.18 Risk arising from impact of future climate
events, biodiversity loss, human rights, geological
events, plant, animal and human diseases, and
other extrinsic events
The ANZ Group and its customers are exposed to
environmental, social and governance risks, including
climate-related events, geological events (including volcanic
or seismic activity or tsunamis), biodiversity loss, plant,
animal and human diseases or a pandemic such as COVID-19
and human rights risks. Each of these can cause significant
impacts on the ANZ Group’s operations and its customers.
Climate-related events can include severe storms, drought,
fires, cyclones, hurricanes, floods and rising sea levels. The
impact of these events can be widespread, extending
beyond primary producers to customers of the ANZ Group
who are suppliers to the agricultural sector, and to those
who reside in, and operate businesses within, impacted
communities. The impact of these losses on the ANZ Group
may be exacerbated by a decline in the value and liquidity
of assets held as collateral, which may impact the ANZ
Group’s ability to recover its funds when loans default.
Recent examples in Australia include severe drought
conditions, bushfires in 2019/2020, and severe flooding in
2021 and 2022. In addition, geological events have
occurred in New Zealand in recent years and the COVID-19
pandemic continues to impact the ANZ Group’s operations
and customers.
The risk of biodiversity loss, as a result of species extinction
or decline, ecosystem degradation and nature loss, is an
emerging risk that the ANZ Group is seeking to understand
further. In relation to biodiversity, risks can arise from
lending to customers that are significantly dependent on
biodiversity and ecosystem services, or who may have
negative impacts on biodiversity. The ANZ Group
acknowledges the need to protect and restore ecosystems
and mitigate biodiversity loss, including working to halt and
reverse forest loss and land degradation. The ANZ Group
understands that failure to manage these risks may lead to
financial and non-financial risks and may adversely affect the
Group’s Position.
Human rights risks can relate to the safety and security of
the ANZ Group’s people, labour rights, modern slavery,
privacy and consumer protection, corruption and bribery
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and land rights. The ANZ Group uses risk-based due
diligence to identify human rights risks and impacts
associated with its business relationships. Failure to manage
these risks may adversely affect the Group’s Position.
New regulations or guidance relating to climate change,
biodiversity, human rights, or other environmental, social or
governance risks, as well as the perspectives of shareholders,
employees and other stakeholders, may affect whether and
on what terms and conditions the ANZ Group engages in
certain activities or offers certain products.
Depending on their frequency and severity, these extrinsic
events may continue to interrupt or restrict the provision
of some local services such as the ANZ Group branch or
business centres or ANZ Group services, and may also
adversely affect the ANZ Group’s financial condition or
collateral position in relation to credit facilities extended
to customers, which in turn may adversely affect the
Group’s Position.
6.2.19 Risks associated with lending to customers
that could be directly or indirectly impacted by
climate risk
The risks associated with climate change are subject to
increasing regulatory, political and societal focus, including
in Australia and New Zealand. APRA has released a
prudential practice guide CPG 229 that is designed to assist
regulated entities (including the ANZ Group) in managing
climate-related risks and opportunities as part of their
existing risk management and governance frameworks.
APRA has also conducted its first climate vulnerability
assessment in calendar year 2021 and 2022 to (i) assess
banks’ potential financial exposure to climate risk; (ii)
understand how banks may adjust business models and
implement management actions in response to different
scenarios; and (iii) foster improvement in climate risk
management capabilities. Similarly, the RBNZ is increasing
its focus on climate change and in October 2021 released its
Climate Change Report 2021. The Climate Change Report
2021 outlines the RBNZ’s approach to climate change,
including future actions to further incorporate climate
change into stress testing and embed climate change into
supervisory frameworks, data collection and internal
planning. The Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures
and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 will require ANZ
and ANZ New Zealand, as ‘climate reporting entities’, to
annually prepare, seek independent assurance for and make
public disclosures on the management of, and effects of
climate change to their business, in accordance with
climate-related disclosure standards, to be issued by the
New Zealand External Reporting Board. The first disclosures
will be due for the financial year ending 30 September 2024.
In 2022, the RBNZ also added selected climate-related
events to New Zealand’s largest banks’ stress testing
program. The RBNZ is planning New Zealand’s first full
climate stress test for 2023. Embedding climate change risk
into the ANZ Group’s risk management framework in line
with APRA’s and other stakeholders’ expectations, and
adapting the ANZ Group’s operation and business strategy
to address both the risks and opportunities posed by
climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy,
could have a significant impact on the ANZ Group.
The ANZ Group’s most material climate-related risks result
from its lending to business and retail customers, including
credit-related losses incurred as a result of a customer being
unable or unwilling to repay debt, or events impacting the
value and liquidity of collateral, which may adversely affect
the Group’s Position. The risk to the ANZ Group from
credit-related issues with the ANZ Group’s customers could
result directly from climate-related events, and indirectly
from changes to laws, regulations, or other policies such as
carbon pricing and climate risk adaptation or mitigation
policies, which may impact the customer’s supply chain.
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THIS SECTION CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF
THE AUSTRALIAN TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR
POTENTIAL HOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING CN3
HOLDERS, AND IS BASED ON AUSTRALIAN TAX
LAW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE AS AT
THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS. THIS
SUMMARY IS NECESSARILY GENERAL IN
NATURE AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE
DEFINITIVE TAX ADVICE TO POTENTIAL
HOLDERS OR PARTICIPATING CN3 HOLDERS.
ACCORDINGLY, EACH POTENTIAL HOLDER AND
EACH PARTICIPATING CN3 HOLDER SHOULD
SEEK THEIR OWN TAX ADVICE, WHICH IS
SPECIFIC TO THEIR PARTICULAR
CIRCUMSTANCES, AS TO THE TAX
CONSEQUENCES OF INVESTING IN, HOLDING
AND DISPOSING OF NOTES OR PARTICIPATING
IN THE REINVESTMENT OFFER.
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7.1 SUMMARY OF AUSTRALIAN TAX
CONSEQUENCES FOR HOLDERS
7.1.1 Introduction
The following is a summary of the Australian tax
consequences for certain Resident Holders and Non
Resident Holders who subscribe for Notes under the Offer
and hold them on capital account for tax purposes.
This summary is not exhaustive and the actual tax
consequences of your investment may differ depending
on your particular circumstances. You should seek your
own professional tax advice regarding the consequences
of acquiring, holding or disposing of Notes in your
particular circumstances.
In particular, this summary does not consider the
consequences for Holders who:
•acquire Notes otherwise than under the Offer;
•hold Notes in their business of securities trading,
dealing in securities or otherwise hold their Notes on
revenue account or as trading stock;
•are subject to the “taxation of financial arrangements”
provisions in Division 230 of the Tax Act in relation to
their Notes;
•in relation to a Resident Holder, hold their Notes
through a permanent establishment outside of
Australia; or
•in relation to a Non Resident Holder, hold their Notes
through a permanent establishment in Australia.
This summary is not intended to be, nor should it be
construed as being, investment, legal or tax advice to any
particular Holder.
This summary is based on Australian tax laws and
regulations, interpretations of such laws and regulations,
and administrative practice as at the date of this Prospectus.
7.1.2 Class ruling sought on the Notes
ANZ has applied to the ATO for a public class ruling
confirming certain Australian tax consequences for
Resident Holders. The class ruling will not become
operative until it is published in the Government Gazette.
When issued, copies of the class ruling will be available
from the ATO’s website (ato.gov.au) and ANZ’s website
(anz.com).
It is expected that, when issued, the class ruling will:
•only be binding on the Commissioner of Taxation if the
Offer is carried out in the specific manner described in
the class ruling;
•only apply to Resident Holders that are within the class
of entities specified in the class ruling, which is
expected to be Resident Holders who acquire their
Notes through the Offer and hold them on capital
account for tax purposes. Therefore, the class ruling will
not apply to Resident Holders who hold their Notes as
trading stock or on revenue account or who are subject
to the "taxation of financial arrangements" provisions in
Division 230 of the Tax Act in relation to their Notes
(which will generally not apply to the “financial
arrangements” of individuals unless an election has
been made for those rules to apply);
•only rule on tax laws applicable as at the date the class
ruling is issued; and
•not consider the tax consequences of a Conversion of
Notes on a Trigger Event occurring.
7.1.3 Distributions on Notes
The Notes should be classified as non-share equity
interests for Australian income tax purposes.
(a) Resident Holders
Distributions should be treated as non-share dividends
that are frankable.
Resident Holders should be required to include the
amounts of any Distributions in their assessable income.
Generally, provided that a Resident Holder is a “qualified
person” and the ATO does not seek to apply any anti-
avoidance rules to effectively deny the benefit of franking
credits to the Resident Holder, the Resident Holder:
• should include the amount of the Distribution as well as
an amount equal to the franking credits attached to the
Distribution in their assessable income in the income
year in which they received the Distribution; and
•should qualify for a tax offset equal to the franking
credits attached to the Distribution.
Where Resident Holders who are individuals or complying
superannuation entities are entitled to tax offsets, those
offsets should either be applied against their income tax
liability for the relevant income year, or give rise to tax
refunds to the extent that the tax offsets exceed the tax that
is otherwise payable by the Resident Holders. Resident
Holders that are companies are not entitled to refunds of
excess tax offsets, but should be entitled to a credit in their
franking account, subject to the qualifications mentioned
above and discussed further below.
A Resident Holder should be a “qualified person” if the
“holding period rule” and the “related payments rule” are
satisfied. Generally:
•to satisfy the “holding period rule”, a Holder must have
held their Notes “at risk” for a continuous period of at
least 90 days (excluding the days of acquisition and
disposal) within a period beginning on the day after the
day on which they are acquired and ending on the 90th
day after they become ex-distribution. To be held “at
risk”, a Holder must retain 30% or more of the risks and
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benefits associated with holding their Notes. Where a
Holder undertakes risk management strategies in
relation to their Notes (e.g. by the use of limited
recourse loans, options or other derivatives), the
Holder’s ability to satisfy the “at risk” requirement of the
“holding period rule” may be affected; and
•under the “related payments rule”, if a Holder (or an
associate) is obliged to make a “related payment”
(essentially a payment passing on the benefit of the
Distribution) in respect of a Distribution, the Holder
must hold the Notes “at risk” for at least 90 days
(excluding the days of acquisition and disposal) within
each period beginning 90 days before, and ending 90
days after, they become ex-distribution.
A Resident Holder who is an individual is automatically
treated as a “qualified person” for these purposes if the
total amount of the tax offsets in respect of all franked
amounts to which the Resident Holder is entitled in an
income year does not exceed $5,000. This is referred to as
the “small shareholder rule”. However, a Resident Holder
will not be a “qualified person” under the small shareholder
rule if “related payments” have been made, or will be
made, in respect of such amounts.
There are anti-avoidance rules which can deny the benefit
of franking credits to Resident Holders in certain
situations, the most significant of which is in section
177EA of the Tax Act. It is anticipated that the
Commissioner of Taxation will not apply any of these
anti-avoidance rules to deny the benefit of franking credits
to Resident Holders in relation to Distributions payable on
the Notes.
(b) Non Resident Holders
Distributions should not be subject to Australian non
resident dividend withholding tax to the extent the
Distributions are fully franked.
To the extent an unfranked or partially franked
Distribution is paid to Non Resident Holders, withholding
tax will generally be payable on the unfranked portion.
The rate of withholding tax is generally 30%. However,
Non Resident Holders may be entitled to a reduction in
the rate of withholding tax if they are resident in a country
which has a double taxation agreement with Australia.
7.1.4 Disposal of Notes
(a) Disposal other than through Conversion
(1) Resident Holders
The Commissioner of Taxation’s view is expected to be
that the Notes are not “traditional securities” for the
purposes of the Tax Act. On that basis, any gain or loss
for a Resident Holder on disposal of Notes should be
taxed under the CGT provisions. Holders should refer
to the class ruling on this point.
A disposal of Notes on-market, or through a
Redemption or Resale, will be a CGT event.
Resident Holders may make a capital gain or capital
loss, depending on whether the capital proceeds from
the disposal are more than the cost base for their
Notes, or whether the capital proceeds are less than
the reduced cost base for their Notes, respectively. Net
capital gains will be included in the Resident Holder’s
assessable income. Capital losses can generally only
be offset against capital gains, but can be carried
forward for use in a later year. Holders should seek
their own tax advice in relation to whether any such
capital loss may be applied to offset capital gains in
their particular circumstances.
The capital proceeds from a Redemption will be equal
to the Face Value of a Note, unless the market value of
the Note (determined as if its Redemption had not
occurred or been proposed) is greater or less than the
Face Value. In that case, the greater or lesser market
value amount will be deemed to be the capital
proceeds, instead of the Face Value actually received.
Based on recently published guidance from the ATO,
where all of the Notes are Redeemed on an Optional
Exchange Date, the ATO should accept that the
market value of each Note (and therefore the
Redemption capital proceeds) is equal to the Face
Value of the Note. The Redemption proceeds should
not be treated as a dividend on the basis that they will
be debited against an amount standing to the credit
of ANZ’s non-share capital account.
The capital proceeds from a Resale of a Note to a
Purchaser will be equal to the Face Value of the Note,
assuming that the Resident Holder is dealing at arm’s
length with the Purchaser.
The capital proceeds from an on-market disposal of a
Note will be the sale price of the Note.
A Resident Holder’s CGT cost base (or reduced cost
base) for each Note they acquire should include the
$100 issue price of the Note and should also include
certain non-deductible incidental costs (e.g. brokerage
or advisory fees) associated with acquiring and/or
disposing of the Note.
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For CGT purposes, each Note should be taken to have
been acquired by a Resident Holder on the date that the
Notes are allotted and issued to that Resident Holder.
If Notes have been owned for at least 12 months prior
to the disposal (excluding the days of acquisition and
disposal), a Resident Holder (other than a company)
may be entitled to receive CGT discount treatment in
respect of any gain arising on disposal of Notes, such
that a percentage of the gain is not included in
assessable income. The discount percentage is applied
to the amount of the capital gain after offsetting any
current year or carried forward capital losses. The
discount percentages are 50%, 50% and 331/3% for
Resident Holders who are individuals, trusts and
complying superannuation entities respectively.
Resident Holders who dispose of their Notes within 12
months of acquiring them, or who dispose of Notes
under an agreement entered into within 12 months of
acquiring them, will not receive CGT discount
treatment. Companies are generally not entitled to
obtain CGT discount treatment.
The Government has foreshadowed that “managed
investment trusts” (MITs) and “attribution managed
investment trusts” (AMITs) will not be entitled to the
CGT discount at the trust level. This legislation has not
yet been enacted. If 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. Investors should monitor any potential
changes on an ongoing basis.
(2) Non Resident Holders
Non Resident Holders should generally not be taxable
on any gain realised on disposal of their Notes, as the
Notes should generally not be “taxable Australian
property” for the purposes of the CGT provisions.
(b) Disposal through Conversion
Under specific provisions of the Tax Act, any capital gain or
capital loss that would arise on Conversion should be
disregarded. The consequence of this is that the capital
gain or capital loss is effectively deferred, with a Holder’s
cost base in the Ordinary Shares acquired on Conversion
reflecting the Holder’s cost base in their Notes. This
outcome applies both to Resident Holders and Non
Resident Holders.
For CGT purposes, the Ordinary Shares acquired on
Conversion will be taken to have been acquired on the
date of Conversion, including for the purposes of
calculating the 12 month ownership period required for
the CGT discount concession (see Section 7.1.4(a) above).
7.1.5 Provision of TFN and/or ABN
ANZ is required to deduct withholding tax from the
unfranked part (if any) of Distributions in respect of the
Notes, at the highest marginal tax rate plus the Medicare
levy (currently being 47%), unless a TFN or an ABN has
been quoted by a Holder, or a relevant exemption applies
(and has been notified to ANZ).
7.1.6 GST
Holders should not be liable for GST in respect of the
acquisition, sale, Conversion, Redemption or Resale of
Notes, other than in respect of brokerage or similar fees.
7.1.7 Stamp duty
Holders should not be liable for stamp duty on the issue,
sale, Conversion, Redemption or Resale of Notes.
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7.2 SUMMARY OF CERTAIN
AUSTRALIAN TAX CONSEQUENCES
FOR CN3 HOLDERS
We have set out below some high-level comments in
respect of certain Australian tax resident CN3 holders
regarding the redemption of the CN3 and the
Reinvestment Offer, where those holders are subject to
Class Ruling CR 2015/22 (which sets out certain Australian
tax consequences for certain Australian tax residents who
invested in CN3 in the initial offering) and hold their CN3
on capital account.
This summary is not exhaustive, the actual tax
consequences may differ depending on your particular
circumstances, and you should seek your own professional
tax advice. In particular, this summary does not consider
the consequences for CN3 Holders who:
• acquired their CN3 otherwise than under the initial
offering;
•hold their CN3 in their business of securities trading,
dealing in securities or otherwise hold their CN3 on
revenue account or as trading stock;
•are not Australian residents for tax purposes;
•are Australian tax residents but acquired and/or hold
their CN3 through a permanent establishment outside
of Australia; or
•are or will be subject to the “taxation of financial
arrangements” provisions in Division 230 of the Tax Act
in relation to their holding of CN3 or the Notes that they
will acquire under the Reinvestment Offer.
7.2.1 Final CN3 Distribution
Holders of CN3, including Eligible CN3 Holders who
participate in the Reinvestment Offer, will receive the Final
CN3 Distribution that is expected to be paid on 24 March
2023, subject to the payment conditions in the CN3 terms
and ANZ's absolute discretion.
The tax treatment of the Final CN3 Distribution should be
the same as the treatment of other distributions received
on the CN3, as outlined in Class Ruling CR 2015/22. On this
basis, provided that a CN3 holder is a “qualified person”
(see the general comments in Section 7.1.3 and Class
Ruling CR 2015/22), a CN3 holder should generally include
the amount of the Final CN3 Distribution as well as an
amount equal to any franking credits attached to the Final
CN3 Distribution in their assessable income and should
qualify for a tax offset equal to the franking credits.
7.2.2 Redemption of CN3
A CGT event will occur for CN3 holders upon redemption
of the CN3. This will apply to all CN3 holders (i.e. both
Eligible CN3 Holders who participate in the Reinvestment
Offer and CN3 holders that do not participate in the
Reinvestment Offer).
CN3 holders may make a capital gain or capital loss on the
redemption of their CN3, depending on whether the
capital proceeds from the disposal are more than the CGT
cost base for their CN3, or whether the capital proceeds
are less than the reduced cost base for their CN3,
respectively. Capital losses can generally only be offset
against capital gains, but can be carried forward for use in
a later year.
Based on published guidance from the ATO, the ATO
should accept that the market value of each CN3 (and
therefore the redemption capital proceeds) is equal to the
$100 face value of the CN3. The redemption proceeds
should not be treated as a dividend on the basis that they
will be debited against an amount standing to the credit
of ANZ’s non-share capital account.
A CN3 holder’s CGT cost base (or reduced cost base) for
each CN3 should include the amount they paid to acquire
the CN3 and may also include certain other non-
deductible incidental costs (e.g. brokerage or advisory
fees) associated with acquiring and/or disposing of the
CN3. If the CN3 have been owned for at least 12 months
prior to the redemption (excluding the days of acquisition
and disposal), a CN3 holder (other than a company) may
be entitled to receive CGT discount treatment in respect
of any gain arising on redemption of CN3, such that a
percentage of the gain is not included in assessable
income. The discount percentage is applied to the
amount of the capital gain after offsetting any current year
or carried forward capital losses. The discount percentages
are 50%, 50% and 33 1/3% for CN3 holders who are
individuals, trusts and complying superannuation entities
respectively.
Companies are generally not entitled to obtain CGT
discount treatment. We also refer to the proposed
changes to the CGT discount rules for MITs and AMITs
discussed in Section 7.1.4(a) above.
7.2.3 Cost base of Notes acquired under the
Reinvestment Offer
The amount of the redemption price for CN3 that is
applied in subscribing for Notes under the Reinvestment
Offer should be included in a Holder’s cost base (and
reduced cost base) for the purposes of determining any
future capital gain or capital loss on the disposal of Notes
on-market, or through a Conversion, Redemption or
Resale (see Section 7.1.4 above).
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THIS SECTION SETS OUT A NUMBER
OF OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY NOT
HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN DETAIL
ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
THESE INCLUDE THE INCORPORATION
BY REFERENCE OF A SUMMARY OF THE
OFFER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
AND THE RIGHTS ATTACHING TO ANZ
HOLDINGS ORDINARY SHARES THAT
MAY BE ISSUED ON CONVERSION, THE
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS OF THE
DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS AND THE
RELIEF THAT REGULATORS HAVE
GRANTED TO ANZ IN RESPECT OF
THE OFFER.
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8.1 REPORTING AND
DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
ANZ is admitted to the official list of ASX as a debt listing
and is a disclosing entity for the purposes of the
Corporations Act. ANZ Holdings is also a disclosing entity
under the Corporations Act. As disclosing entities, they are
subject to regular reporting and disclosure obligations
under the Corporations Act and Listing Rules. Broadly,
these obligations require ANZ and ANZ Holdings to
prepare both yearly and half yearly financial statements
and to report on their operations during the relevant
accounting period, and to obtain an audit or review report
from its auditor.
Copies of these and other documents lodged with ASIC
which are publicly available may be obtained from ASIC's
website asic.gov.au (a fee may apply).
ANZ and ANZ Holdings must also ensure that ASX is
continuously notified of information about specific events
and matters as they arise for the purposes of ASX making
the information available to the Australian securities
market. In this regard, ANZ and ANZ Holdings have an
obligation under the Listing Rules (subject to certain
exceptions) to notify ASX immediately of any information
concerning it of which it becomes aware, which a
reasonable person would expect to have a material effect
on the price or value of its quoted securities.
8.2 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS
ANZ will provide a copy of any of the following
documents free of charge to any person who requests
a copy during the Offer Period:
•the annual financial report of ANZ for the year ended 30
September 2022;
•any continuous disclosure notices given by ANZ and
ANZ Holdings in the period after the lodgement of the
annual financial report of ANZ and ANZ Holdings (as
applicable) for the year ended 30 September 2022 and
before lodgement of the Original Prospectus with ASIC;
and
•the ANZ Constitution.
The financial report for the year ended 30 September
2022, together with copies of continuous disclosure
notices lodged with ASX are available at asx.com.au
or at anz.com/shareholder/centre/investor-toolkit/
asx-announcements.
The Constitution is available at
anz.com/corporategovernance.
All written requests for copies of the above documents
should be addressed to:
Investor Relations Department
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
ANZ Centre Melbourne
Level 10
833 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008
8.3 IMPLEMENTATION DEED
ANZ Holdings, ANZ BH and ANZ have entered into the
Implementation Deed, pursuant to which they have
agreed that where a Conversion occurs, ANZ Holdings will
subscribe for ordinary shares in ANZ BH and ANZ BH will
subscribe for ANZ Ordinary Shares, in each case, for
aggregate consideration equal to the aggregate Face
Value of Notes being Converted. These steps are referred
to as “Related Conversion Steps”.
8.4 INCORPORATION BY
REFERENCE
The following documents are incorporated by reference
into this Prospectus:
•A summary of the principal provisions of the OMA ANZ
and ANZ Holdings have entered into with the Joint
Lead Managers under which the Joint Lead Managers
have agreed to manage the Offer, including the
Bookbuild and the Allocation processes in relation to
the Offer, for certain fees which are described in Section
8.6 (OMA Summary). The OMA Summary contains
information on ANZ’s obligations in relation to the
conduct of the Offer, the representations, warranties
and undertakings provided by ANZ and ANZ Holdings
under the OMA and the circumstances in which a Joint
Lead Manager may terminate the OMA.
•A non-exhaustive summary of the key rights attaching
to ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares (ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Share Summary). The ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Share Summary contains, among other things,
information on the rights of ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shareholders to:
−receive dividends;
−participate in ANZ Holdings’ dividend reinvestment
plan or bonus option plan;
−participate in or vote at ANZ Holdings’ general
meetings; and
−transfer ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares.
The OMA Summary and the ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share
Summary can be obtained free of charge during the Offer
Period from capitalnotes.anz.com or by making a written
request addressed to:
Investor Relations Department
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
ANZ Centre Melbourne
Level 10
833 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008
8.5 CONSENTS
8.5.1 Directors
Each Director of ANZ has given and has not, before the
lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC, withdrawn their
consent to the lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC.
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ANZ Holdings has consented to the inclusion of information about the ANZ Group in Sections 5 and 6.2, including the ANZ
Group's capital adequacy position (and the impact of the Offer on that position) and the principal risks and uncertainties
associated with the ANZ Group. ANZ Holdings has also consented to all statements about ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares,
including in Section 8.4.
Each of the parties (referred to as Consenting Parties) who are named below:
•has not made any statement in this Prospectus or any statement on which a statement made in this Prospectus is based;
•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 any statement or report included in this Prospectus with
the consent of that Consenting Party; and
•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.
RoleConsenting Parties
Joint Lead Managers
•ANZ Securities
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•Commonwealth Bank of Australia
•E&P Corporate Advisory
•Morgan Stanley
•Morgans
•Ord Minnett
•Shaw and Partners
•UBS
•Westpac
Co-Manager
• Bell Potter
•LGT Crestone Wealth Management
Australian accounting adviser
KPMG Transaction Services
Australian legal and tax advisers
King & Wood Mallesons
Registry
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
Auditor
KPMG
8.6 INTERESTS OF ADVISERS
ANZ Securities, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, E&P Corporate Advisory, Morgan Stanley, Morgans, Ord Minnett, Shaw and
Partners, UBS and Westpac have acted as Joint Lead Managers to the Offer, in respect of which they will receive fees from
ANZ. The fees received will be as follows:
•other than in respect of Allocations to Institutional Investors, each Joint Lead Manager will receive a selling fee of 0.75% of
valid Applications received in respect of its Broker Firm Amount;
•ANZ Securities will receive a selling fee of 0.5% of valid Applications received in respect of Allocations to certain
Institutional Investors; and
•each Joint Lead Manager will also receive a base fee of 0.5% of valid Applications received in respect of its Broker Firm
Amount.
Under the terms of the OMA, the Joint Lead Managers may pay fees on behalf of ANZ to financial services licensees and
representatives (Brokers) for procuring subscriptions of Notes by their clients, among other things.
Under the OMA, the amount of the fee payable to a Broker by a Joint Lead Manager may not exceed the amount of the
selling fee, unless that Broker is an affiliate of the Joint Lead Manager, in which case the amount of the fee payable to that
Broker by a Joint Lead Manager may not exceed the aggregate of the amount of the selling fee and the base fee received by
the Joint Lead Manager from ANZ as described above.
Brokers may in turn rebate fees to other Brokers for procuring applications for Notes by their clients, among other things. The
amount of the fee paid to a Broker by another Broker may not exceed the amount of the fee they received.
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24 As part of the NOHC restructure, ANZ agreed to appoint an additional Non-Executive Director to the ANZ Board and the Board of ANZ BH, being the entities at
the head of the ANZ Bank Group, who is not also a director of ANZ Holdings or the ANZ Non-Bank Group. Mr Hodges has been appointed to fill that role.
For the purposes of the fees described above “Broker
Firm Amount” means, in relation to a Joint Lead Manager,
the number of Notes allocated on a firm basis to that Joint
Lead Manager and its Affiliates under the Bookbuild.
KPMG Transaction Services (a division of KPMG Financial
Advisory Services (Australia) Pty Ltd) has provided due
diligence services on certain financial disclosures in this
Prospectus. In respect of this work, ANZ estimates that it
will pay approximately $105,000 (excluding disbursements
and GST ) to KPMG Transaction Services for work up to the
date of the Original Prospectus. Further amounts may be
paid to KPMG Transaction Services under its normal time
based charges.
King & Wood Mallesons has acted as Australian legal and
tax adviser to ANZ in relation to the Offer, assisting with
the due diligence and verification program, performing
due diligence on required legal matters and providing tax
advice. In respect of this work, ANZ estimates that it will
pay approximately $350,000 (excluding disbursements and
GST ) to King & Wood Mallesons for work up to the date of
the Original Prospectus. Further amounts may be paid to
King & Wood Mallesons under its normal time based
charges.
Except 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, a promoter
of ANZ or broker to the Offer:
•holds, at the time of lodgement of this Prospectus with
ASIC, or has held in the two years before lodgement of
this Prospectus with ASIC, an interest in:
−the formation or promotion of ANZ or ANZ Holdings;
−the Offer; or
−any property acquired or proposed to be acquired by
ANZ in connection with the formation or promotion
of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the Offer; or
•has paid or agreed to pay any amount, and no one has
given or agreed to give any benefit for services provided
by that person, in connection with the formation or
promotion of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the Offer.
The Joint Lead Managers and their respective affiliates are
involved in a wide range of financial services and
businesses in respect of which they may receive fees and
other benefits and out of which conflicting interests or
duties may arise. These services may include securities
trading, brokerage activities or the provision of finance,
including in respect of securities of, or loans to, ANZ Group
entities. The Joint Lead Managers have represented to the
Issuer that they will manage any conflicts in connection
with their role as Joint Lead Managers in compliance with
their legal obligations.
8.7 INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS
Each Director is also a director of ANZ Holdings except for
Graham Hodges.
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Details of the Directors’ holdings in ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares and securities of ANZ are disclosed to, and available
from, the ASX at asx.com.au.
The Directors (and their related parties) may acquire Notes
offered under this Prospectus (including under the
Reinvestment Offer to the extent they hold CN3) subject
to the Listing Rules (including any waivers as described in
Section 8.8).
Other than as set out in this Prospectus, no Director or
proposed Director holds, at the time of lodgement of this
Prospectus with ASIC, or has held in the two years before
lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC, an interest in:
•the formation or promotion of ANZ or ANZ Holdings;
•the Offer; or
•any property acquired or proposed to be acquired by
ANZ or ANZ Holdings in connection with the formation
or promotion of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the Offer.
Other than as set out in this Prospectus, at the time of
lodgement of this Prospectus with ASIC, no one has paid
or agreed to pay any amount, and no one has given or
agreed to give any benefit, to any Director or proposed
Director:
•to induce that person to become, or qualify as, a
Director; or
•for services provided by that person in connection with
the formation or promotion of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or
the Offer.
The ANZ Holdings Constitution and ANZ Constitution
contain provisions about the remuneration of the ANZ
Holdings Directors and Directors respectively. As
remuneration for their services as directors, the non-
executive ANZ Holdings Directors and the non-executive
Directors are paid an amount of remuneration determined
by the relevant Board, subject to a maximum annual
aggregate amount determined by ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shareholders in a general meeting. The maximum annual
aggregate amount has been set at $4,000,000. Each
Director and ANZ Holdings Director may also be paid
additional remuneration for performance of extra services
and is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable out-of-
pocket expenses. The remuneration of the Managing
Director and CEO may be fixed by the ANZ Holdings
Board. The remuneration may consist of salary, bonuses or
any other elements but must not be a commission on or
percentage of profits or operating revenue.
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8.8 ASX RELIEF
ASX has granted the following waivers and confirmations
to ANZ and ANZ Holdings in connection with the Offer:
•confirmation that Listing Rule 3.20.2 and Appendix 3A
will not apply to the Conversion of Notes following the
occurrence of a Trigger Event;
•confirmation that the Note Terms are appropriate and
equitable for the purposes of Listing Rule 6.1;
•confirmation that the ASX does not consider the Notes to
be preference securities for the purposes of Listing Rules
6.4 – 6.7;
•confirmation that the terms of the APRA constraints on
the payment of Distributions do not amount to a removal
of a right to a distribution for the purposes of Listing Rule
6.10;
•confirmation that Conversion, Redemption, Resale or
Write Off by ANZ as provided in the Note Terms is
appropriate and equitable for the purposes of Listing
Rule 6.12; and
•a waiver of Listing Rule 10.11 to permit Directors (and
their associates) and ANZ Holdings Directors (and their
associates) to participate in the Offer, without ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Shareholder approval, on the
following conditions:
−the Directors (and their associates) and ANZ Holdings
Directors (and their associates) are collectively
restricted to applying for no more than 0.20% of the
total number of Notes issued under the Offer;
−ANZ releases the terms of the waiver to the market;
and
−when Notes are issued, ANZ and ANZ Holdings
announce to the market the total number of Notes
issued to the Directors (and their associates) and ANZ
Holdings Directors (and their associates) in
aggregate; and
•confirmation that the timetable for the Offer
is acceptable.
8.9 ASIC RELIEF
ANZ obtained relief from section 734(2) of the
Corporations Act to enable it to provide its securityholders
with details on the structure of the Offer before the
release of the Original Prospectus. ANZ also obtained relief
from the requirement under the Corporations Act
(as modified by ASIC Corporations (Regulatory Capital
Securities) Instrument 2016/71) that ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares need to have been ‘continuously quoted’
on the ASX for the 3 months before the date
of this Prospectus.
8.10 FOREIGN SELLING
RESTRICTIONS
As at the date of this Prospectus, no action has been taken
to register or qualify Notes or the Offer or to otherwise
permit a public offering of Notes outside Australia.
The distribution of this Prospectus outside Australia may
be restricted by law. If you come into possession of this
Prospectus outside Australia, then you should seek advice
on, and observe, any such restrictions. Any failure to
comply with such restrictions may violate securities laws.
This Prospectus does not constitute an offer or invitation
in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it
would not be lawful to make such an offer or invitation.
In particular, Notes have not been and will not be
registered under the US Securities Act or the securities
laws of any state of the United States, and may not be
offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the
account or benefit of, a US Person.
Any offer, sale or resale of Notes in the United States by
a dealer (whether or not participating in the Offer) may
violate the registration requirements of the US
Securities Act.
Notes may be offered in a jurisdiction outside Australia
under the Offer where such offer is made in accordance
with the laws of that jurisdiction.
Each person submitting an Application will be deemed to
have acknowledged that it is aware of the restrictions
referred to in this Section 8.10 and to have represented
and warranted that it is able to apply for and acquire
Notes in compliance with those restrictions.
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8.11 PRIVACY STATEMENT
If you apply for Notes, you will be asked to provide
personal information to ANZ and its agents. ANZ and its
agents may collect, hold, use and disclose that personal
information to assess and process your Application, to
service your needs as a Holder, to provide facilities and
services that you request, to carry out appropriate
administration of your investment, to identify, prevent or
investigate any fraud, unlawful activity or misconduct (or
suspected fraud, unlawful activity or misconduct) and to
identify you or your controlling persons (where
applicable). The information collected may include tax
residency details and/or tax residency status and other
information required under any Australian or foreign
legislation, regulation or treaty or pursuant to any tax
regime or intergovernmental agreement for tax purposes.
Company and tax laws, including the Anti-Money
Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (Cth),
the Financial Sector (Collection of Data) Act (Cth), the
Corporations Act, the Taxation Administration Act (Cth),
the Tax Act, and the Tax Laws Amendment
(Implementation of the Common Reporting Standard) Act
2016 (Cth), also requires various items of personal
information to be collected and ANZ and its agents may
use your information to comply with these requirements.
To do these things, ANZ may (subject to applicable law)
disclose your personal information to:
•its agents, contractors or third party service providers to
whom ANZ outsources services such as mailing and
registry functions;
•its related bodies corporate or their agents, contractors
or third party service providers; and
•regulatory bodies, government agencies, law
enforcement bodies and courts.
You consent to ANZ using your personal information to
keep you informed about ANZ’s business activities,
progress and development and bring to your attention a
range of products and services offered by ANZ. You can
contact ANZ or the Registry on 1800 113 399 (within
Australia) or +61 3 9415 4010 (international) (Monday to
Friday – 8:30am to 5:30pm) to withdraw your consent to
ANZ using or disclosing your personal information in the
way described in the previous sentence. It is important
that you contact ANZ or the Registry if you do not consent
to this use because, by investing in Notes, you will be
taken to have otherwise consented.
ANZ may disclose information to recipients which are
located outside Australia. You can find details about the
location of some of these recipients in ANZ’s Privacy Policy
and at anz.com/privacy.
If you do not provide the information requested, your
Application may not be able to be processed efficiently, if
at all.
ANZ’s Privacy Policy (available at anz.com/privacy)
contains information about:
•the circumstances in which ANZ may collect personal
information from other sources (including from a third
party);
•how to access personal information and seek correction
of personal information; and
•how you can raise concerns that ANZ has breached the
Privacy Act or an applicable code and how ANZ will
deal with those matters.
If the Registry’s record of your personal information is
incorrect or out of date, it is important that you contact
ANZ or the Registry so that your records can be corrected.
To assist ANZ with this, please contact ANZ or the Registry
if any of the details you have provided have changed.
8.12 CORPORATIONS ACT
This Prospectus is issued by ANZ under section 713 of the
Corporations Act (as modified by ASIC Corporations
(Regulatory Capital Securities) Instrument 2016/71).
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THE FULL NOTE TERMS.
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1 ANZ CAPITAL NOTES
1.1 ANZ Capital Notes 8
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are fully paid mandatorily convertible
subordinated perpetual securities (ANZ Capital Notes 8
or Notes) in the form of unsecured notes issued by ANZ.
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are issued in registered form by entry
in the Register. They are issued, and may be Exchanged,
according to these Note Terms.
ANZ Capital Notes 8 are not deposit liabilities of ANZ, are
not protected accounts for the purposes of the depositor
protection provisions in Division 2 of Part II of the Banking
Act or of the Financial Claims Scheme established under
Division 2AA of Part II of the Banking Act, are not any other
kind of account with ANZ and are not guaranteed or
insured by any government, government agency or
compensation scheme in Australia or any other
jurisdiction or by ANZ Holdings or any other person.
1.2 Face value
The denomination and face value of each Note
(Face Value) is $100.
2 TITLE AND TRANSFER
2.1 Title
Title to a Note passes when details of the transfer are
entered in the Register.
2.2 Register conclusive as to ownership
Entries in the Register in relation to a Note constitute
conclusive evidence that the person so entered is the
absolute owner of the Note subject to correction for
fraud or error.
2.3 Non-recognition of interests
Except as required by law and as provided in this clause
2.3, ANZ must treat the person whose name is entered
in the Register as the Holder in respect of a Note as the
absolute owner of that Note.
No notice of any trust, Encumbrance or other interest
in, or claim to, any Note will be entered in the Register.
None of ANZ, ANZ Holdings nor the Registry need take
notice of any trust, Encumbrance or other interest in, or
claim to, any Note, except as ordered by a court of
competent jurisdiction or required by law, and no trust,
Encumbrance or other interest in, or claim to, any Note
will in any way affect any provision of these Note Terms.
This clause 2.3 applies whether or not a payment has been
made when scheduled on a Note and despite any notice
of ownership, trust or interest in the Note.
2.4 Joint Holders
Where two or more persons are entered in the Register
as the joint holders of a Note, they are taken to hold the
Note as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, but the
Registry is not bound to register more than three persons
as joint holders of a Note.
2.5 Dealings in whole
At all times, the Notes may be held or transferred only
in whole Notes.
2.6 Transfer
(a) A Holder may transfer a Note:
(i) while the Note is lodged in CHESS, in accordance
with the ASX Settlement Operating Rules;
(ii) at any other time:
(A) by a proper transfer under any other
computerised or electronic system recognised
by the Corporations Act; or
(B) by any proper or sufficient instrument of
transfer of marketable securities under
applicable law.
(b) The Registry must register a transfer of a Note to
or by a person who is entitled to make or receive
the transfer as a consequence of:
(i) death, bankruptcy, liquidation or winding-up
of a Holder; or
(ii) a vesting order by a court or other body with
power to make the order on receiving the
evidence that the Registry or ANZ requires.
3 DISTRIBUTIONS
3.1 Distributions
Subject to these Note Terms, each Note entitles the Holder
on a Record Date to receive on the relevant Distribution
Payment Date a cash distribution (Distribution)
calculated according to the following formula:
Distribution = Face Value × Distribution Rate × N
365
where:
Distribution Rate (expressed as a percentage per annum)
is calculated according to the following formula:
Distribution Rate = (BBSW Rate + Margin) × (1 - Tax Rate)
where:
BBSW Rate means:
(a) subject to paragraph (b), BBSW; and
(b) if ANZ determines that a Reference Rate Disruption
Event has occurred, then, subject to APRA’s prior
written approval, ANZ:
(i) shall use as the reference rate such Alternative
Reference Rate as it may determine;
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(ii) shall make such adjustments to these Note Terms
as it determines are reasonably necessary to
calculate Distributions in accordance with such
Alternative Reference Rate; and
(iii) in making the determinations under paragraphs (i)
and (ii) above:
(A) shall act in good faith and in a commercially
reasonable manner;
(B) may consult with such sources of market
practice as it considers appropriate; and
(C) may otherwise make such determination
in its discretion.
Holders should note that APRA’s approval may
not be given for any Alternative Reference Rate
(or related adjustments) it considers to have the
effect of increasing the rate of Distributions contrary
to applicable prudential standards.
For the purposes of the foregoing:
(c) BBSW Rate means, for a Distribution Period:
(i) the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum)
designated “BBSW” in respect of prime bank
eligible securities having a tenor of 3 months
which rate 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) on the Determination Date; or
(ii) if ANZ determines that such rate (expressed
as a percentage per annum) as is described in
paragraph (i) above:
(A) is not published by midday (or such other
time that ANZ considers appropriate on
that day); or
(B) is published, but is affected by an
obvious error,
such other rate (expressed as a percentage
per annum) that ANZ determines as appropriate
having regard to comparable indices then available.
(d) “Determination Date” means:
(i) in the case of the first Distribution Period,
on the Issue Date; and
(ii) in the case of any other Distribution Period, on
the first Business Day of that Distribution Period;
(e) “Reference Rate Disruption Event” means that,
in ANZ’s opinion, the rate described in paragraph
(a) above:
(i) has been discontinued or otherwise ceased to
be calculated or administered; or
(ii) 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 Notes; and
(f ) “Alternative Reference Rate” means a rate other
than the rate described in paragraph (a) above that
is generally accepted in the Australian market as the
successor to BBSW, or if there is no such rate:
(i) a reference rate that is, in ANZ’s opinion,
appropriate to floating rate debt securities of
a tenor and interest period most comparable
to that of Notes; or
(ii) such other reference rate as ANZ considers
appropriate having regard to available
comparable indices.
Margin (expressed as a percentage per annum) means
the margin determined under the Bookbuild;
Tax Rate (expressed as a decimal) means the Australian
corporate tax rate applicable to the franking account of
ANZ Holdings as at the relevant Distribution Payment
Date; and
N means in respect of:
(a) the first Distribution Payment Date, the number of
days from (and including) the Issue Date until (but not
including) the first Distribution Payment Date; and
(b) each subsequent Distribution Payment Date, the
number of days from (and including) the preceding
Distribution Payment Date until (but not including)
the relevant Distribution Payment Date.
3.2 Franking adjustments
If any Distribution is not franked to 100% under Part 3-6
of the Tax Act (or any provisions that revise or replace that
Part), the Distribution will be calculated according to the
following formula:
Distribution = D
(1 - [Tax Rate x (1 - F)])
where:
D means the Distribution calculated under clause 3.1;
Tax Rate has the meaning given in clause 3.1; and
F means the applicable Franking Rate.
3.3 Payment of a Distribution
Each Distribution is subject to:
(a) ANZ’s absolute discretion; and
(b) no Payment Condition existing in respect of the
relevant Distribution Payment Date.
3.4 Distributions are non-cumulative
(a) Distributions are non-cumulative. If all or any part
of a Distribution is not paid because of clause 3.3 or
because of any applicable law, ANZ has no liability
to pay the unpaid amount of the Distribution and
Holders have no claim or entitlement in respect of
such non-payment and such non-payment does not
constitute an event of default.
(b) No interest accrues on any unpaid Distributions and
the Holders have no claim or entitlement in respect
of interest on any unpaid Distributions.
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3.5 Distribution Payment Dates
Subject to this clause 3, Distributions in respect of
a Note will be payable in arrears on the following dates
(each a Distribution Payment Date):
(a) each 20 March, 20 June, 20 September and
20 December commencing on 20 June 2023 until
(but not including) the date on which a Redemption
or Conversion of that Note occurs in accordance
with these Note Terms (a Scheduled Distribution
Payment Date); and
(b) each date on which a Conversion, Redemption or
Resale of that Note occurs, in each case in accordance
with these Note Terms.
If a Distribution Payment Date is a day which is not a
Business Day, then the Distribution Payment Date will
be the next day which is a Business Day.
3.6 Record Dates
A Distribution is only payable on a Distribution Payment
Date to those persons registered as Holders on the Record
Date for that Distribution.
3.7 Restrictions in the case of non-payment
If for any reason a Distribution has not been paid in
full on a Distribution Payment Date (the Relevant
Distribution Payment Date), ANZ must not, without
approval of a Special Resolution, until and including the
next Distribution Payment Date:
(a) resolve to pay or pay any ANZ Ordinary Share
Dividend; or
(b) undertake any Buy-Back or Capital Reduction,
unless the Distribution is paid in full within 3 Business
Days of the Relevant Distribution Payment Date.
3.8 Exclusions from restrictions in case
of non-payment
The restrictions in clause 3.7 do not apply:
(a) to a Buy-Back or Capital Reduction in connection with
any employment contract, employee share scheme,
benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or for
the benefit of any one or more employees, officers,
directors or consultants of ANZ or any Controlled
Entity; or
(b) to the extent that at the time a Distribution has not
been paid on the relevant Distribution Payment Date,
ANZ is legally obliged to pay on or after that date an
ANZ Ordinary Share Dividend or complete on or after
that date a Buy-Back or Capital Reduction.
Nothing in these Note Terms prohibits ANZ or a Controlled
Entity from purchasing ANZ Holdings Shares (or an
interest therein) in connection with transactions for the
account of customers of ANZ or customers of entities that
ANZ Controls or, with the prior written approval of APRA,
in connection with the distribution or trading of ANZ
Holdings Shares in the ordinary course of business. This
includes (for the avoidance of doubt and without affecting
the foregoing) any acquisition resulting from:
(a) taking security over ANZ Holdings Shares in the
ordinary course of business; and
(b) acting as trustee for another person where neither
ANZ Holdings nor any entity it Controls has a
beneficial interest in the trust (other than a beneficial
interest that arises from a security given for the
purposes of a transaction entered into in the ordinary
course of business).
4 MANDATORY CONVERSION
4.1 Mandatory Conversion
Subject to the occurrence of a Trigger Event, on the
Mandatory Conversion Date ANZ must Convert all (but
not some) Notes on issue at that date into Ordinary Shares
in accordance with clause 6 and this clause 4.
4.2 Mandatory Conversion Date
The Mandatory Conversion Date will be the earlier of:
(a) 20 September 2032 (the Scheduled Mandatory
Conversion Date); and
(b) the first Distribution Payment Date after the
Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date (a
Subsequent Mandatory Conversion Date),
(each a Relevant Date) on which the Mandatory
Conversion Conditions are satisfied.
4.3 Mandatory Conversion Conditions
The Mandatory Conversion Conditions for each
Relevant Date are:
(a) the VWAP on the 25th Business Day immediately
preceding (but not including) the Relevant Date (the
First Test Date, provided that if no trading in Ordinary
Shares took place on that date, the First Test Date is
the first Business Day before the 25th Business Day
immediately preceding (but not including) the
Relevant Date on which trading in Ordinary Shares
took place) is greater than 56.00% of the Issue Date
VWAP (the First Mandatory Conversion Condition);
(b) the VWAP during the period of 20 Business Days
on which trading in Ordinary Shares took place
immediately preceding (but not including) the
Relevant Date (the Second Test Period) is greater
than 50.51% of the Issue Date VWAP (the Second
Mandatory Conversion Condition); and
(c) no Delisting Event applies in respect of the Relevant
Date (the Third Mandatory Conversion Condition
and, together with the First Mandatory Conversion
Condition and the Second Mandatory Conversion
Condition, the Mandatory Conversion Conditions).
4.4 Non-Conversion Notices
If:
(a) the First Mandatory Conversion Condition is not
satisfied in relation to a Relevant Date, ANZ will notify
Holders between the 25th and the 21st Business Day
before the Relevant Date; or
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(b) the Second Mandatory Conversion Condition or the
Third Mandatory Conversion Condition is not satisfied
in relation to a Relevant Date, ANZ will notify Holders
on or as soon as practicable after the Relevant Date,
in either case that Mandatory Conversion will not (or, as
the case may be, did not) occur on the Relevant Date (a
Non-Conversion Notice).
4.5 Common Equity Capital Trigger Event
A Common Equity Capital Trigger Event means ANZ
determines, or APRA has notified ANZ in writing that it
believes, that a Common Equity Capital Ratio is equal to
or less than 5.125%. ANZ must immediately notify APRA in
writing if it makes a determination under this clause 4.5.
4.6 Non-Viability Trigger Event
A Non-Viability Trigger Event means the earlier of:
(a) the issuance of a notice in writing by APRA to ANZ
that conversion or write off of Relevant Securities is
necessary because, without it, APRA considers that
ANZ would become non-viable; or
(b) a determination by APRA, notified to ANZ in writing,
that without a public sector injection of capital, or
equivalent support, ANZ would become non-viable.
4.7 Trigger Event Conversion Date
A Trigger Event Conversion Date means:
(a) in the case of a Common Equity Capital Trigger Event,
the date on which the determination or notification is
made under clause 4.5; and
(b) in the case of a Non-Viability Trigger Event, the date on
which APRA notifies ANZ of such Non-Viability Trigger
Event as contemplated in clause 4.6.
4.8 Conversion on Trigger Event
Conversion Date
If a Trigger Event occurs:
(a) on the Trigger Event Conversion Date, subject only to
clause 4.9(c), so many of the Notes will immediately
Convert as is:
(i) in the case of a Common Equity Capital Trigger
Event, sufficient (as determined by ANZ in
accordance with paragraph (b) below) to increase
the relevant Common Equity Capital Ratio to a
percentage above 5.125% determined by ANZ
in consultation with APRA; or
(ii) in the case of a Non-Viability Trigger Event,
required by APRA’s notice under clause 4.6 and,
where such notice does not require all Relevant
Securities to be converted into Ordinary Shares
or written off, sufficient (determined by ANZ in
accordance with paragraph (b) below) to satisfy
APRA that ANZ is viable without further
conversion or write off.
If a Non-Viability Trigger Event under clause 4.6(b) occurs,
all the Notes are required to be Converted;
(b) in determining the number of Notes which must be
Converted in accordance with this clause, ANZ will:
(i) first, convert into Ordinary Shares or write off
Relevant Securities whose terms require or permit
them to be converted into Ordinary Shares or
written off either before Conversion of Notes
or in full; and
(ii) secondly, if conversion into Ordinary Shares
or write off of those Relevant Securities is not
sufficient to satisfy the requirements of clause
4.8(a)(i) or 4.8(a)(ii) (as applicable), subject to
clause 4.8(e)(iv):
(A) ANZ will endeavour to Convert Notes and
convert into Ordinary Shares or write off
other Relevant Securities on an approximately
pro-rata basis or in a manner that is otherwise,
in the opinion of ANZ, fair and reasonable
(subject to such adjustment as ANZ may
determine to take into account the effect on
marketable parcels and the need to round to
whole numbers the number of Ordinary
Shares and any Notes or other Relevant
Securities remaining on issue); and
(B) where the currency of the principal amount
of Relevant Securities is not the same for
all Relevant Securities, ANZ may treat the
Relevant Securities as if converted into a
single currency of ANZ's choice at such rate
of exchange for each such currency as ANZ
in good faith considers reasonable;
(c) on the Trigger Event Conversion Date ANZ must
determine the Holders whose Notes will be Converted
at the time on that date that the Conversion is to take
effect and in making that determination may make
any decisions with respect to the identity of the
Holders at that time and date as may be necessary
or desirable to ensure Conversion occurs immediately
in an orderly manner, including disregarding any
transfers of Notes that have not been settled or
registered at that time;
(d) ANZ must give notice of that event (a Trigger
Event Notice) as soon as practicable to Holders
which must specify:
(i) the Trigger Event Conversion Date;
(ii) the number of Notes Converted; and
(iii) the relevant number of other Relevant Securities
converted or written off;
(e) despite any other provision in this clause 4.8, none
of the following events shall prevent, impede or delay
the immediate Conversion of Notes as required by
clause 4.8(a):
(i) any failure or delay in the conversion or write
off of other Relevant Securities;
(ii) any failure or delay in giving a Trigger
Event Notice;
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(iii) any failure or delay in quotation of Ordinary
Shares to be issued on Conversion; and
(iv) any requirement to select or adjust the number
of Notes to be Converted or any right to make
determinations in accordance with clause 4.8(b)(ii)
or 4.8(c);
(f ) from the Trigger Event Conversion Date, subject to
clauses 6.13 and 10.2, ANZ and ANZ Holdings shall
treat the Holder of any Note which is required to be
Converted as the holder of the relevant number of
Ordinary Shares and will take all such steps, including
updating any register, required to record the
Conversion.
4.9 Priority of Conversion obligations
(a) Conversion on account of the occurrence of a Trigger
Event is not subject to the matters described in clause
4.3 as Mandatory Conversion Conditions.
(b) A Conversion required on account of a Trigger Event
takes place on the date, and in the manner, required
by clause 4.8, notwithstanding anything in clauses 4.1,
4.10, 5 or 9.
(c) If Conversion has not been effected within 5 Business
Days after the relevant Trigger Event Conversion Date
for any reason (including an Inability Event),
Conversion of those Notes on account of the Trigger
Event will not occur and those Notes shall be Written
Off in accordance with clause 6.13 and the provisions
of clauses 4.8(b), 4.8(c) and 4.8(d) shall apply in respect
of that Write Off and those Notes as if each reference
in those clauses to “Conversion” or “Convert” were a
reference to “Write Off ”.
4.10 Mandatory Conversion on
Change of Control
(a) If a Change of Control Event occurs, ANZ must
notify Holders as soon as practicable after becoming
aware of that event by providing a notice to Holders
(a Change of Control Conversion Notice) and
Convert all (but not some only) Notes on the Change
of Control Conversion Date, subject to and in
accordance with this clause 4 and clause 6.
(b) A Change of Control Conversion Notice must specify:
(i) the details of the relevant Change of Control Event;
(ii) the date on which Conversion is to occur
(the Change of Control Conversion Date),
which must be:
(A) the Business Day prior to the date reasonably
determined by ANZ to be the last date on
which holders of Ordinary Shares can
participate in the bid or scheme concerned or
such other earlier date as ANZ may reasonably
determine having regard to the timing for
implementation of the bid or scheme
concerned; or
(B) such later date as APRA may require; and
(iii) whether any Distribution will be paid on the
Change of Control Conversion Date.
(c) A Change of Control Conversion Notice is taken
to be revoked and Conversion will not occur if,
on the Change of Control Conversion Date:
(i) the Second Mandatory Conversion Condition
(calculated as if it referred to 20.21% of the Issue
Date VWAP); or
(ii) the Third Mandatory Conversion Condition,
would not be satisfied, in each case, determined
as if each reference to “Relevant Date” in those
conditions were a reference to the “Change of
Control Conversion Date”.
(d) If clause 4.10(c) applies, ANZ must:
(i) notify Holders as soon as practicable that
Conversion will not (or did not) occur (a Deferred
Change of Control Conversion Notice); and
(ii) subject to this clause 4.10, give a new Change of
Control Conversion Notice on or before the 25th
Business Day prior to the immediately succeeding
Scheduled Distribution Payment Date (under
clause 3.5(a)) which is at least 25 Business Days
after the date on which the Deferred Change of
Control Conversion Notice was given.
(e) If a new Change of Control Conversion Notice is
revoked, clause 4.10(d) shall be reapplied in respect
of each subsequent Distribution Payment Date
(under clause 3.5(a)) until a Conversion occurs.
(f ) Nothing in this clause 4.10 limits the operation
of clause 4.8.
5 OPTIONAL EXCHANGE BY ANZ
5.1 Optional Exchange by ANZ
ANZ may by notice to Holders (an Exchange Notice)
elect to Exchange:
(a) all or some Notes on an Exchange Date following the
occurrence of a Tax Event or a Regulatory Event; or
(b) all or some Notes on an Optional Exchange Date.
An Exchange Notice once given is irrevocable, subject
to clauses 4.8 and 4.9.
5.2 Contents of Exchange Notice
An Exchange Notice must specify:
(a) the details of any Tax Event or Regulatory Event
to which the Exchange Notice relates;
(b) the date on which Exchange is to occur (the
Exchange Date), which:
(i) in the case of a Tax Event or a Regulatory Event,
will be the last Business Day of the month
following the month in which the Exchange
Notice was given by ANZ unless ANZ determines
an earlier Exchange Date having regard to the best
interests of Holders as a whole and the relevant
event; or
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(ii) in the case of an Optional Exchange Date, the
Optional Exchange Date which must fall:
(A) no earlier than 25 Business Days after the date
on which the Exchange Notice is given, where
the Exchange Method is Conversion; and
(B) no earlier than 5 Business Days after the date on
which the Exchange Notice is given, where the
Exchange Method is Redemption or Resale;
(c) the Exchange Method, which may not be Redemption
unless either:
(i) Notes the subject of the Exchange are replaced
concurrently or beforehand with Tier 1 Capital of
the same or better quality and the replacement
of the Notes is done under conditions that are
sustainable for ANZ’s income capacity; or
(ii) APRA is satisfied that the capital position of the
ANZ Level 1 Group, the ANZ Level 2 Group and,
if applicable, the ANZ Level 3 Group is well above
its minimum capital requirements after ANZ elects
to Redeem the Notes;
(d) if less than all Outstanding Notes are subject to
Exchange, which Notes are subject to Exchange; and
(e) whether any Distribution will be paid on the
Exchange Date.
5.3 Exchange Method
If ANZ elects to Exchange Notes in accordance with
this clause 5, it must, subject to APRA’s prior written
approval and clause 5.2(c) and clause 5.4, elect which of
the following (or which combination of the following) it
intends to do in respect of Notes (the Exchange Method):
(a) Convert Notes into Ordinary Shares in accordance
with clause 6;
(b) Redeem Notes in accordance with clause 7; or
(c) Resell Notes in accordance with clause 8.
If ANZ issues an Exchange Notice to Exchange only
some Notes, ANZ must endeavour to treat Holders on an
approximately proportionate basis, but may discriminate
to take account of the effect on holdings which would be
Non-marketable Parcels and other considerations.
5.4 Restrictions on election by ANZ
of Conversion as Exchange Method
ANZ may not elect Conversion as the Exchange Method
in respect of an Exchange under this clause 5 if:
(a) on the second Business Day before the date on which
an Exchange Notice is to be sent by ANZ (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 Non-Conversion Test
Date) the VWAP on that date is less than or equal to
22.50% of the Issue Date VWAP (the First Optional
Conversion Restriction); or
(b) a Delisting Event applies in respect of the
Non-Conversion Test Date (the Second Optional
Conversion Restriction and, together with the First
Optional Conversion Restriction, the Optional
Conversion Restrictions).
5.5 Conditions to Conversion occurring
once elected by ANZ
If ANZ has given an Exchange Notice in which it has
elected Conversion as the Exchange Method but, if the
Exchange Date were a Relevant Date for the purposes
of clause 4, either the Second Mandatory Conversion
Condition (as if it referred to 20.21% of the Issue Date
VWAP) or the Third Mandatory Conversion Condition
would not be satisfied in respect of that date, then,
notwithstanding any other provision of these Note Terms:
(a) the Exchange Date will be deferred until the first
Distribution Payment Date (under clause 3.5(a)) on
which the Mandatory Conversion Conditions would
be satisfied if that Distribution Payment Date were a
Relevant Date for the purposes of clause 4 (the
Deferred Conversion Date);
(b) ANZ must Convert the Notes on the Deferred
Conversion Date (unless the Notes are earlier
Exchanged in accordance with these Note Terms); and
(c) until the Deferred Conversion Date, all rights attaching
to the Notes will continue as if the Exchange Notice
had not been given.
ANZ will notify Holders on or as soon as practicable
after an Exchange Date in respect of which this clause 5.5
applies that Conversion did not occur on that Exchange
Date (a Deferred Conversion Notice).
5.6 Purchases
ANZ or any other member of the ANZ Group may at any
time purchase the Notes in the open market or otherwise
and at any price or consideration, subject to the prior
written approval of APRA.
Holders should not expect that APRA’s approval will be
given for any purchase of Notes under these Note Terms.
6 CONVERSION MECHANICS
6.1 Conversion
If ANZ elects to Convert Notes or must Convert Notes in
accordance with these Note Terms, then, subject to this
clause 6 and clause 11, the following provisions apply:
(a) Each Note will be automatically transferred free from
any Encumbrance to ANZ Holdings on the Mandatory
Conversion Date, the Trigger Event Conversion Date,
the Exchange Date or the Change of Control
Conversion Date (as the case may be);
(b) ANZ Holdings will allot and issue on the Mandatory
Conversion Date, the Trigger Event Conversion Date,
the Exchange Date or the Change of Control
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Conversion Date (as the case may be) a number of
Ordinary Shares in respect of each Note held by the
Holder equal to the Conversion Number, where the
Conversion Number (but subject to the Conversion
Number being no more than the Maximum
Conversion Number) is a number calculated according
to the following formula:
Conversion Number = Face Value
(99% x VWAP)
where:
V WAP (expressed in dollars and cents) means the
VWAP during the VWAP Period and where the
Maximum Conversion Number means a number
calculated according to the following formula:
Maximum
Conversion Number
=
Face Value
Issue Date VWAP ×
Relevant Number
where Relevant Number means:
(i) if Conversion is occurring on a Mandatory
Conversion Date, 0.5; and
(ii) if Conversion is occurring at any other time, 0.2;
(c) each Holder’s rights (including to payment of Face
Value and Distributions other than the Distribution,
if any, payable on a date when Conversion is required
that is not a Trigger Event Conversion Date) in relation
to each Note that is being Converted will be
automatically transferred for an amount equal to the
Face Value of that Note and ANZ Holdings will apply
that Face Value by way of payment for subscription for
the Ordinary Shares to be allotted and issued under
clause 6.1(b) and in accordance with the Deed Poll.
Each Holder is taken to have irrevocably directed that
any amount payable under this clause 6.1 is to be
applied as provided for in this clause 6.1 and no Holder
has any right to payment in any other way;
(d) if the total number of additional Ordinary Shares
to be allotted to a Holder in respect of their aggregate
holding of Notes upon Conversion includes a fraction
of an Ordinary Share, that fraction of an Ordinary Share
will be disregarded;
(e) the rights attaching to Ordinary Shares issued as a
result of Conversion do not take effect until 5:00pm
(Melbourne time) on the Mandatory Conversion Date,
the Trigger Event Conversion Date (unless another
time is required for Conversion on that date), the
Exchange Date or the Change of Control Conversion
Date (as the case may be). At that time all other rights
conferred or restrictions imposed on that Note under
these Note Terms will no longer have effect (except for
rights relating to a Distribution which is payable but
has not been paid on or before a date when
Conversion is required that is not a Trigger Event
Conversion Date which will continue); and
(f ) as agreed between, amongst others, ANZ Holdings
and ANZ under the Implementation Deed, ANZ
Holdings, ANZ and their Related Bodies Corporate will
deal with the Notes being Converted so that they are
converted into ANZ Ordinary Shares and terminated
(the Related Conversion Steps).
6.2 Adjustments to VWAP
For the purposes of calculating VWAP in these Note Terms:
(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 Notes will Convert into
Ordinary Shares after the date those Ordinary Shares
no longer carry that dividend or any 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 shall be reduced by an amount
(Cum Value) equal to:
(i) in case of a dividend or other distribution, the
amount of that dividend or other distribution
including, if the dividend or other distribution is
franked, the amount that would be included in the
assessable income of a recipient of the dividend or
other distribution who is both a resident of
Australia and a natural person under the Tax Act;
(ii) in the case of any other entitlement that is not a
dividend or other distribution under clause 6.2(a)(i)
which is traded on ASX on any of those Business
Days, the volume weighted average sale price of
all such entitlements sold on ASX during the VWAP
Period on the Business Days on which those
entitlements were traded; 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
the ANZ Holdings Directors; and
(b) where, on some or all of the Business Days in the VWAP
Period, Ordinary Shares have been quoted on ASX as
ex dividend or ex any other distribution or entitlement,
and Notes will Convert into Ordinary Shares which
would be entitled to receive the relevant dividend or
other 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 shall be increased by the Cum Value.
6.3 Adjustments to VWAP for divisions
and similar transactions
Where during the relevant VWAP Period there is a change
in the number of the Ordinary Shares on issue as a result
of a division, consolidation or reclassification of ANZ
Holdings' share capital (not involving any cash payment or
other distribution (or compensation) to or by Ordinary
Shareholders) (a Reorganisation), in calculating the VWAP
for that VWAP Period the daily VWAP applicable on each
day in the relevant VWAP Period which falls before the
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date on which trading in Ordinary Shares is conducted
on a post Reorganisation basis shall be adjusted by
multiplying such VWAP by the following formula:
A
B
where:
A means the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares
immediately before the Reorganisation; and
B means the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares
immediately after the Reorganisation.
6.4 Adjustments to Issue Date VWAP
For the purposes of determining the Issue Date VWAP,
adjustments to VWAP will be made in accordance with
clause 6.2 and clause 6.3 during the VWAP Period for the
Issue Date VWAP. On and from the Issue Date, adjustments
to the Issue Date VWAP:
(a) may be made in accordance with clauses 6.5 to 6.7
(inclusive); and
(b) if so made, will correspondingly affect the application
of the Mandatory Conversion Conditions, the Optional
Conversion Restrictions, and cause an adjustment to
the Maximum Conversion Number.
6.5 Adjustments to Issue Date VWAP
for bonus issues
(a) Subject to clause 6.5(b) below, if ANZ Holdings makes
a pro rata bonus issue of Ordinary Shares to holders of
Ordinary Shares generally, the Issue Date VWAP will be
adjusted immediately in accordance with the
following formula:
V = V₀ × RD
RD + RN
where:
V means the Issue Date VWAP applying immediately
after the application of this formula;
V₀ means the Issue Date VWAP applying immediately
prior to the application of this formula;
RN means the number of Ordinary Shares issued
pursuant to the bonus issue; and
RD means the number of Ordinary Shares on issue
immediately prior to the allotment of new Ordinary
Shares pursuant to the bonus issue.
(b) Clause 6.5(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 purpose of clause 6.5(a), an issue will be
regarded as a pro rata issue notwithstanding that
ANZ Holdings does not make offers to some or all
holders of Ordinary Shares with registered addresses
outside Australia, provided that in so doing ANZ
Holdings is not in contravention of the ASX Listing
Rules.
(d) No adjustments to the Issue Date VWAP will be made
under this clause 6.5 for any offer of Ordinary Shares
not covered by clause 6.5(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 6.5(a)
shall not in any way restrict ANZ Holdings from issuing
Ordinary Shares at any time on such terms as it sees fit
nor require any consent or concurrence of any
Holders.
6.6 Adjustment to Issue Date VWAP
for divisions and similar transactions
(a) If at any time after the Issue Date, a Reorganisation
occurs, ANZ shall adjust the Issue Date VWAP by
multiplying the Issue Date VWAP applicable on the
Business Day immediately before the date of any
such Reorganisation by the following formula:
A
B
where:
A means the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares
immediately before the Reorganisation; and
B means the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares
immediately after the Reorganisation.
(b) Each Holder acknowledges that ANZ Holdings may
consolidate, divide or reclassify securities 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.
6.7 No adjustment to Issue Date VWAP
in certain circumstances
Despite the provisions of clauses 6.5 and 6.6, no
adjustment shall be made to the Issue Date VWAP where
such adjustment (rounded if applicable) would be less
than one percent of the Issue Date VWAP then in effect.
6.8 Announcement of adjustment to VWAP
or Issue Date VWAP
ANZ will notify Holders (an Adjustment Notice) of any
adjustment to the VWAP or the Issue Date VWAP under
this clause 6 within 10 Business Days of ANZ determining
the adjustment and the adjustment set out in the
announcement will be final and binding on all Holders
and these Note Terms will be construed accordingly.
6.9 Ordinary Shares
Each Ordinary Share issued upon Conversion ranks pari
passu with all other fully paid Ordinary Shares.
6.10 Foreign Holders
Where Notes held by a Foreign Holder are to be
Converted, unless ANZ is satisfied that the laws of the
Foreign Holder’s country of residence permit the issue
of Ordinary Shares to the Foreign Holder (but as to which
ANZ is not bound to enquire), either unconditionally
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or after compliance with conditions which ANZ in its
absolute discretion regards as acceptable and not unduly
onerous, the Ordinary Shares which the Foreign Holder is
obliged to accept will be issued to a nominee (which may
not be ANZ or a Related Entity of ANZ) who will sell those
Ordinary Shares and pay a cash amount equal to the
Proceeds to the Foreign Holder.
6.11 FATC A Withholding on Conversion
Where a FATCA Withholding would be required or
permitted to be made in respect of Ordinary Shares issued
on Conversion of Notes, the Ordinary Shares which the
Holder is obliged to accept will be issued, at ANZ’s
election, either:
(a) to the Holder of the Notes net of FATCA Withholding,
and the balance of the Ordinary Shares (if any) will be
issued to a nominee; or
(b) entirely to a nominee,
and in each case, the nominee (which may not be ANZ
or a Related Entity of ANZ) will sell the Ordinary Shares
issued to it, deal with any proceeds of their disposal in
accordance with FATCA and, where paragraph (b) applies
pay a cash amount equal to the Proceeds net of any
FATCA Withholding to the Holder.
6.12 Listing Ordinary Shares issued
on Conversion
ANZ Holdings shall use all reasonable endeavours to list
the Ordinary Shares issued upon Conversion of the Notes
on ASX.
6.13 Write Off
Notwithstanding clause 9.1(a), if Conversion has not been
effected within 5 Business Days after the relevant Trigger
Event Conversion Date for any reason (including an Inability
Event), each Note which, but for clause 4.9(c) and this clause
6.13, would be Converted, will be Written Off with effect on
and from the Trigger Event Conversion Date.
In this clause 6.13, Written Off means that, in respect
of a Note and a Trigger Event Conversion Date:
(a) the Note will not be Converted on that date and will
not be Converted, Redeemed or Resold under these
Note Terms on any subsequent date; and
(b) the relevant Holders’ rights (including to payment of
Distributions and Face Value) in relation to such Note
are immediately and irrevocably terminated and
written off.
6.14 No duties on sale
For the purposes of clauses 6.10 and 6.11, none of ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or the nominee owes any obligations or
duties to Holders in relation to the price at which Ordinary
Shares are sold or has any liability for any loss suffered by a
Holder as a result of the sale of Ordinary Shares.
7 REDEMPTION MECHANICS
7.1 Redemption mechanics to apply
to Redemption
If, subject to APRA’s prior written approval and compliance
with the conditions in clause 5.2(c), ANZ elects to Redeem
Notes in accordance with these Note Terms, the provisions
of this clause 7 apply to that Redemption.
Holders should not expect that APRA’s approval will be
given for any Exchange of Notes under the Note Terms.
7.2 Redemption
Notes will be Redeemed by payment on the Exchange
Date of the Face Value to the Holder.
7.3 Effect of Redemption on Holders
On the Exchange Date the only right Holders will have in
respect of Notes will be to obtain the Face Value payable
in accordance with these Note Terms. Upon the Face Value
being paid (or taken to be paid in accordance with clause
13.3), all other rights conferred, or restrictions imposed, by
the Notes will no longer have effect.
8 RESALE ON EXCHANGE DATE
(a) If, subject to APRA’s prior written approval, ANZ elects
to Resell Notes in accordance with these Note Terms,
the provisions of this clause 8 apply to that Resale.
(b) ANZ may appoint one or more Purchasers for the
Resale on such terms as may be agreed between
ANZ and the Purchaser (and to the extent that any
such terms may cause the Notes to cease to be
Additional Tier 1 Capital, with the prior written
approval of APRA) including:
(i) as to the conditions of any Resale, the procedures
for settlement of such Resale and the
circumstances in which the Exchange Notice
specifying Resale as the Exchange Method may
be amended, modified, added to or restated;
(ii) as to the substitution of another entity (not being
ANZ or a Related Entity of ANZ) as Purchaser if, for
any reason, ANZ is not satisfied that the Purchaser
will perform its obligations under this clause 8; and
(iii) as to the terms (if any) on which any Notes
acquired by a Purchaser may be redeemed,
converted or otherwise dealt with.
(c) If ANZ appoints more than one Purchaser in respect of
a Resale, all or any of the Notes held by a Holder which
are being Resold may be purchased by any one or any
combination of the Purchasers, as determined by ANZ.
(d) ANZ may not appoint itself or any Related Entity
of ANZ as a Purchaser.
(e) If ANZ issues an Exchange Notice specifying Resale
as the Exchange Method:
(i) each Holder is taken irrevocably to offer to sell the
relevant number of their Notes to the Purchaser
on the Exchange Date for a cash amount per Note
equal to the Face Value;
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(ii) subject to payment by the Purchaser of the Face
Value to Holders, all right, title and interests in the
relevant number of Notes will be transferred from
the Holders to the Purchaser on the Exchange
Date; and
(iii) if the Purchaser does not pay the Face Value
to the relevant Holders on the Exchange Date,
the Exchange Notice specifying Resale as the
Exchange Method will be void as it relates to that
Purchaser, the relevant number of Notes will not
be transferred to the Purchaser, those Notes are
not Resold on that date and a Holder has no claim
on ANZ as a result of that non-payment.
(f ) Clause 13 will apply to payments by the Purchaser
as if the Purchaser was ANZ. If any payment to a
particular Holder is not made or treated as made
on the Exchange Date because of any error by or on
behalf of the Purchaser, the relevant Notes of that
Holder will not be transferred until payment is made
but the transfer of all other relevant Notes will not
be affected by the failure.
9 GENERAL RIGHTS IN
RESPECT OF NOTES
9.1 Ranking in a winding-up
(a) If an order is made by a court of competent
jurisdiction in Australia (other than an order
successfully appealed or permanently stayed
within 30 days), or an effective resolution passed,
for the winding-up of ANZ in Australia, the Notes
are redeemable for the Face Value in accordance
with this clause 9.1.
(b) In a winding-up of ANZ in Australia, a Note confers
upon the Holder, subject to clauses 4.8 and 6.13,
the right to payment in cash of the Face Value on a
subordinated basis in accordance with clause 9.1(c),
but no further or other claim on ANZ in the winding-
up of ANZ in Australia, including with respect to any
unpaid Distribution.
(c) Holders will rank for payment of the Face Value in
a winding-up of ANZ in Australia:
(i) in priority to ANZ Ordinary Shares;
(ii) equally among themselves and with all Equal
Ranking Instruments with respect to priority of
payment in a winding-up; and
(iii) junior to the claims of all Senior Creditors
with respect to priority of payment in a
winding-up in that:
(A) all claims of Senior Creditors must be paid
in full (including in respect of any entitlement
to interest under section 563B of the
Corporations Act) before the claims of the
Holders are paid; and
(B) until the Senior Creditors have been paid
in full, the Holders must not claim in the
winding-up of ANZ in competition with
the Senior Creditors so as to diminish any
distribution, dividend or payment which,
but for that claim, the Senior Creditors
would have been entitled to receive,
so that the Holder receives, for each Note it holds,
an amount equal to the amount it would have
received if, in the winding-up of ANZ, it had held
an issued and fully paid Preference Share.
9.2 No charge
Nothing in clause 9.1 or clause 9.3 shall be taken to:
(a) create a charge or security interest on or over any
right of the Holder; or
(b) require the consent of any Senior Creditor to any
amendment of these Note Terms made in accordance
with clause 14.
9.3 Agreements of Holders as to subordination
Each Holder irrevocably agrees:
(a) that clause 9.1 is a debt subordination for the
purposes of section 563C of the Corporations Act;
(b) that it does not have, and waives to the maximum
extent permitted by law, any entitlement to interest
under section 563B of the Corporations Act to the
extent that a holder of a Preference Share would not
be entitled to such interest;
(c) not to exercise any voting or other rights as a creditor
in the winding-up of ANZ in any jurisdiction:
(i) until after all Senior Creditors have been
paid in full; or
(ii) otherwise in a manner inconsistent with the
subordination contemplated by clause 9.1;
(d) that it must pay or deliver to the liquidator any
amount or asset received on account of its claim
in the winding-up of ANZ in respect of a Note in
excess of its entitlement under clause 9.1; and
(e) that the debt subordination effected by clause 9.1
is not affected by any act or omission of ANZ or a
Senior Creditor which might otherwise affect it at
law or in equity.
9.4 Calculations and rounding of payments
Unless otherwise specified in these Note Terms:
(a) all calculations of amounts payable in respect of a
Note will be rounded to four decimal places; and
(b) for the purposes of making payment to a Holder in
respect of the Holder’s aggregate holding of Notes,
any fraction of a cent will be disregarded.
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9.5 No set-off or offsetting rights
A Holder:
(a) may not exercise any right of set-off against ANZ in
respect of any claim by ANZ against that Holder; and
(b) will have no offsetting rights or claims on ANZ if ANZ
does not pay a Distribution when scheduled under
the Note Terms. ANZ may not exercise any right of
set-off against a Holder in respect of any claim by
that Holder against ANZ.
9.6 No security
Notes are unsecured.
9.7 Shortfall on winding-up
If, upon a return of capital on a winding-up of ANZ, there
are insufficient funds to pay in full the Face Value and the
amounts payable in respect of any other instruments in
ANZ ranking equally with Notes on a winding-up of ANZ,
Holders and the holders of any such other instruments
will share in any distribution of assets of ANZ in proportion
to the amounts to which they are entitled respectively.
9.8 No other claim
Notes do not confer on the Holders any claim on ANZ
in a winding-up beyond payment of the Face Value.
9.9 Power of Attorney
(a) Each Holder appoints each of ANZ, ANZ Holdings,
their respective officers and any External Administrator
of ANZ or ANZ Holdings (each an Attorney) severally
to be the attorney of the Holder with power in the
name and on behalf of the Holder to sign all
documents and transfers and do any other thing as
may in the Attorney’s opinion be necessary or
desirable to be done in order for the Holder to observe
or perform the Holder’s obligations under these Note
Terms including, but not limited to, effecting any
transfer or Conversion of Notes, making any entry in
the Register or exercising any voting power in relation
to any consent or approval required for Conversion,
Redemption or Resale or in respect of an Approved
Successor Event or the transfer of Notes to an
Approved NOHC as contemplated by clause 14.2.
(b) The power of attorney given in this clause 9.9 is
given for valuable consideration and to secure the
performance by the Holder of the Holder’s obligations
under these Note Terms and is irrevocable.
9.10 Holder acknowledgments
Each Holder irrevocably:
(a) upon Conversion of a Note in accordance with
clause 6, consents to becoming a member of ANZ
Holdings and agrees to be bound by the Constitution,
in each case in respect of the Ordinary Shares issued
on Conversion (or, where an Approved Successor
Notice has been given, consents to becoming a
member of that Approved NOHC and agrees to be
bound by its constitution);
(b) acknowledges and agrees that an Approved NOHC
may be substituted for ANZ Holdings as issuer of
ordinary shares on Conversion and that if such a
substitution is effected on the terms provided by the
amendment in accordance with clause 14.2, the
Holder is obliged to accept ordinary shares in that
Approved NOHC on a Conversion, and will not receive
Ordinary Shares;
(c) acknowledges and agrees that any amendment
made in accordance with clause 14.2 to effect the
substitution of an Approved NOHC as the issuer of
ordinary shares on Conversion does not require the
consent of Holders;
(d) acknowledges and agrees that it is obliged to accept
ordinary shares upon a Conversion notwithstanding
anything that might otherwise affect a Conversion
of Notes including:
(i) any change in the financial position of ANZ, ANZ
Holdings or any Approved NOHC since the Issue
Date;
(ii) any disruption to the market or potential
market for the ordinary shares or to capital
markets generally;
(iii) any breach by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any
Approved NOHC of any obligation in connection
with Notes; and
(iv) any dispute as to the calculation of the Common
Equity Capital Ratio or the occurrence of a
Non-Viability Trigger Event;
(e) acknowledges and agrees that:
(i) where clause 4.8 applies, there are no other
conditions to Conversion occurring as and
when provided in clauses 4.5 to 4.9 (inclusive);
(ii) the only conditions to a Mandatory Conversion
are the Mandatory Conversion Conditions;
(iii) the only conditions to a Conversion pursuant to
clause 4.10 or on account of an Exchange under
clause 5 are the conditions expressly applicable to
such Conversion as provided in clauses 4.10 and 5
of these Note Terms and no other conditions or
events will affect Conversion; and
(iv) the Holder should not expect that APRA’s approval
will be given for any Exchange of Notes under the
Note Terms;
(f ) agrees to provide to ANZ and ANZ Holdings any
information necessary to give effect to a Conversion
and, if applicable, to surrender any certificate relating
to the Notes on the occurrence of the Conversion;
(g) acknowledges and agrees that a Holder has no right
to request an Exchange;
(h) acknowledges it has no remedies on account of a
failure by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member of
the ANZ Group:
(i) to make any payment in respect of a Conversion;
(ii) to issue Ordinary Shares in accordance with clause
6 other than (and subject always to clause 4.9) to
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seek specific performance of ANZ Holdings’
obligation to issue the Ordinary Shares; or
(iii) to perform any of the Related Conversion Steps;
and
(i) acknowledges and agrees that if, in respect of a
Conversion, ANZ Holdings has issued the Conversion
Number of Ordinary Shares to the Holder but the Note
has not been transferred free from Encumbrance to
ANZ Holdings, the Note shall be Written Off in
accordance with clause 6.13 without prejudice to the
issue of the Ordinary Shares.
9.11 No other rights
(a) Notes do not confer any claim on ANZ, ANZ Holdings
or any other member of the ANZ Group except
as set out in these Note Terms.
(b) Notes do not confer on Holders any right to subscribe
for new securities in ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other
member of the ANZ Group (other than on a
Conversion) or to participate in any bonus issues of
securities of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other member
of the ANZ Group.
(c) Nothing in these Note Terms prevents ANZ or ANZ
Holdings from:
(i) issuing securities of any kind (whether ranking
equally with, in priority to or junior to or having
different rights from the Notes);
(ii) except as provided in clause 3.7, redeeming,
buying back, converting, returning capital on or
converting any securities, other than the Notes; or
(iii) the incurring or guaranteeing by ANZ, ANZ
Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group
of any indebtedness upon such terms as ANZ, ANZ
Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group
thinks fit in its sole discretion.
9.12 CHESS
The Notes will be entered in and dealt with in CHESS.
While the Notes remain in CHESS:
(a) the rights and obligations of a person holding Notes;
and
(b) all dealings (including transfers and payments) in
relation to the Notes within CHESS,
will be subject to and governed by the ASX Settlement
Operating Rules (but without affecting any provisions
in these Note Terms which may affect the eligibility of
the Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital).
No certificates will be issued to Holders unless ANZ
determines that certificates should be available or are
required by law.
9.13 Independent obligations
Each entry in the Register constitutes a separate and
individual acknowledgement to the relevant Holder of the
indebtedness to, and obligations of, ANZ and ANZ
Holdings to the relevant Holder. The Holder to whom
those obligations are owed is entitled to enforce them
without having to join any other Holder or any
predecessor in title of a Holder.
10 VOTING AND OTHER RIGHTS
10.1 Meetings
Meetings of Holders may be held in accordance with
the Meeting Provisions. A meeting may consider any
matter affecting the interests of Holders, including any
amendment to these Note Terms proposed by ANZ in
accordance with clause 14.
10.2 No voting
Notes do not confer on Holders a right to vote at any
meeting of members of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other
member of the ANZ Group.
10.3 No right to apply for the winding-up
Each Holder acknowledges and agrees that a Holder has
no right to apply for ANZ, ANZ Holdings or any other
member of the ANZ Group to be wound up, or placed in
administration, or to cause a receiver, or a receiver and
manager, to be appointed in respect of ANZ, ANZ
Holdings or any other member of the ANZ Group in any
jurisdiction merely on the grounds that ANZ does not pay
a Distribution when scheduled in respect of Notes.
10.4 No events of default
Each Holder acknowledges and agrees that these Note
Terms contain no events of default. Accordingly (but
without limitation) failure to pay in full, for any reason,
a Distribution on the scheduled Distribution Payment
Date will not constitute an event of default.
11 SUBSTITUTIONS
11.1 ANZ may give Approved Successor Notice
ANZ may give a notice (an Approved Successor Notice)
if an Approved Successor Event is proposed to occur and
the Approved Successor agrees for the benefit of Holders:
(a) where the substitution is in respect only to the
Conversion of Notes:
(i) to deliver Approved Successor Ordinary Shares
under all circumstances when ANZ Holdings
would have otherwise been obliged to deliver
Ordinary Shares on a Conversion, subject to the
same terms and conditions as set out in these
Note Terms as amended by this clause 11; and
(ii) to use all reasonable endeavours and furnish all
such documents, information and undertakings as
may be reasonably necessary in order to procure
quotation of all Approved Successor Ordinary
Shares issued under these Note Terms (with all
necessary modifications) on the securities
exchanges on which the other Approved
Successor Ordinary Shares are quoted at the time
of a Conversion; or
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(b) where the substitution is in respect of all obligations:
(i) to assume all such obligations in connection with
the Notes, including that it makes the agreements
contemplated in clause 11.1(a) to the extent such
Approved Successor has not already undertaken
or assumed them; and
(ii) unless APRA otherwise approves, where the
substitution and assumption would reduce the
Additional Tier 1 Capital of ANZ, the Approved
Successor has entered into arrangements with
ANZ to maintain the level of Additional Tier 1
Capital that would have existed had that
substitution and assumption not occurred,
and in each case the Notes are expected to be listed on
ASX immediately following that substitution.
An Approved Successor Notice must be given no later
than 10 Business Days before the Approved Successor
Event occurs specifying the amendments to these Note
Terms which will be made in accordance with clause 14.2
to effect the substitution (the Substitution Terms).
Subject to the foregoing, an Approved Successor Notice
may be given at any time and from time to time. An
Approved Successor Notice, once given, is irrevocable
(subject to its terms and any subsequent Approved
Successor Notice).
11.2 Consequences of Approved Successor
Notice
If ANZ gives an Approved Successor Notice to Holders in
accordance with clause 11.1, the Substitution Terms will
have effect on and from the date specified in the
Approved Successor Notice.
11.3 No obligation to substitute
A Holder has no right to require ANZ to give an Approved
Successor Notice.
12 NOTICES
12.1 Notices to Holders
All notices, certificates, consents, approvals, waivers and
other communications in connection with a Note to the
Holders must be in writing and may be:
(a) sent by prepaid post (airmail if appropriate) or left
at the address of the relevant Holder (as shown in
the Register at the close of business on the day which
is 3 Business Days before the date of the relevant
notice or communication) or sent by email to the
email address (if any) nominated by that person;
(b) given by an advertisement published in the
Australian Financial Review or The Australian; or
(c) in the case of a Non-Conversion Notice, a Deferred
Conversion Notice, a Deferred Change of Control
Conversion Notice, an Exchange Notice, a Change of
Control Conversion Notice, a Trigger Event Notice, an
Adjustment Notice, an Approved Successor Notice
and an ANZ Details Notice, given to Holders
by ANZ publishing the notice on its website and
announcing the publication of the notice to ASX.
12.2 Non-receipt of notices by Holders
The non-receipt of a notice by a Holder or an accidental
omission to give notice to a Holder will not invalidate
the giving of that notice either in respect of that Holder
or generally.
12.3 Notices to ANZ
All notices or other communications by a Holder to
ANZ in respect of these Note Terms must be:
(a) in legible writing or typing and in English;
(b) addressed as shown below
Attention: Company Secretary
Australia and New Zealand
Banking Group Limited
Address: ANZ Centre Melbourne
Level 9, 833 Collins Street
Docklands 3008 Victoria Australia
Email address: cosec@anz.com
or to such other address or email address as ANZ
notifies to Holders as its address or email address
(as the case may be) for notices or other
communications in respect of these Note Terms
from time to time (an ANZ Details Notice);
(c) signed by the person making the communication
or by a person duly authorised by that person; and
(d) delivered or posted by prepaid post to the address,
or sent by email to the email address, specified in
clause 12.3(b).
12.4 Receipt
A notice or other communication will be taken to
be received:
(a) if sent by email, the earlier of:
(i) the time when the sender receives confirmation
of receipt from the intended recipient or an
automated message confirming delivery; and
(ii) four hours after the time sent (as recorded on the
device from which the sender sent the email) (or,
if sent on a day that is not a Business Day or after
5:00pm (Melbourne time), 9:00am (Melbourne
time) on the next Business Day) unless the sender
receives an automated message that the email
has not been delivered;
(b) if sent by post, six Business Days after posting if posted
to an address in Australia and 10 Business Days after
posting if posted to an address outside of Australia;
(c) if published by an announcement on ASX, when
the announcement is made on ASX; and
(d) if published in a newspaper, on the first date that
publication has been made in the chosen newspaper.
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13 PAYMENTS
13.1 Payments to Holders on the Record Date
Distributions are only payable on a Distribution Payment
Date to those persons registered as Holders on the Record
Date for that Distribution payment.
13.2 Manner of payment to Holders
Payments will be made by ANZ in its absolute
discretion by:
(a) crediting on the relevant payment date the amount
due to an Australian dollar bank account maintained
in Australia with a financial institution (excluding credit
card accounts), notified by the Holder to the Registry
by close of business on the Record Date in respect of
that payment; or
(b) at ANZ’s option if no such account is notified, by
sending a cheque through the post at the Holder’s
risk directed to:
(i) the address of the Holder (or in the case of a jointly
held Note, the address of the joint Holder named
first in the Register); or
(ii) to any other address the Holder (or in the case
of a jointly held Note, all the joint Holders) directs
in writing.
A cheque sent through the post on or before the date
for payment is taken to have been received on the
payment date.
13.3 Uncompleted payments
If:
(a) a Holder has not notified the Registry of an Australian
dollar bank account maintained with a financial
institution (excluding credit card accounts) to which
payments in respect of the Notes may be credited; or
(b) the transfer of any amount for payment to the credit
of the nominated account does not complete for any
reason, the amount of the uncompleted payment will
be held in a special purpose account maintained by
ANZ or the Registry until:
(i) the Holder nominates a suitable Australian dollar
account maintained in Australia with a financial
institution to which the payment may be credited
or ANZ elects to pay the amount by cheque;
(ii) ANZ determines as permitted by clause 13.4 to
refuse any claim in respect of that amount in
which case ANZ may treat that amount as its
own (subject to clause 13.3(b)(iii)); or
(iii) ANZ is entitled or obliged to deal with the
amount in accordance with the law relating
to unclaimed moneys.
Where this clause 13.3 applies the amount payable
in respect of the Notes shall be treated as having been
paid on the date scheduled for payment. A Holder is
not entitled to any interest in respect of the account
in which uncompleted payments are held or in respect
of any delay in payment.
13.4 Time limit on claims
ANZ is entitled to refuse any claim against it for a payment
under a Note where the claim is made more than 10 years
(in the case of Face Value) or 5 years (in the case of
Distributions and other amounts) from the date on
which payment first became due.
13.5 Determination and calculation final
Except where there is fraud or a manifest error, any
determination or calculation which ANZ makes in
accordance with these Note Terms is final and binds
ANZ, the Registry and each Holder.
13.6 Payment to joint Holders
A payment to any one of joint Holders will discharge
ANZ’s liability in respect of that payment.
13.7 Payment on Business Days
If a payment is to be made to an account on a Business
Day on which banks are not open for business in the
place the account is located, payment will be made
on the next day on which banks are open for business
in that place, and no additional interest is payable in
respect of that delay in payment. Nothing in this clause
applies to any payment referred to in clause 6.1(c).
13.8 No interest accrues
No interest accrues on any unpaid amount in respect
of any Note.
13.9 Payments subject to law
All payments are subject to applicable law.
13.10 Taxation deductions and withholdings
ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the Purchaser, as applicable, may
make any deduction or withholding from any amount
payable in respect of the Notes (or upon or with respect
to the issue of any Ordinary Shares upon a Conversion), as
required by law or any agreement with a governmental
authority. If any such deduction or withholding has been
paid to the relevant governmental authority and the
balance paid (or, in the case of a Conversion, Ordinary
Shares issued) to the relevant Holder, then the full amount
payable (or, in the case of a Conversion, the Conversion
Number of Ordinary Shares) to such Holder shall be
deemed to have been duly paid and satisfied (or, in the
case of a Conversion, issued) by ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the
Purchaser, as applicable.
If any withholding or deduction arises, ANZ, ANZ Holdings
or the Purchaser, as applicable, will not be required to pay
any further amounts or issue any further Ordinary Shares
on account of such withholding or deduction or
otherwise reimburse or compensate, or make any
payment to, a Holder or a beneficial owner of Notes for or
in respect of any such withholding or deduction.
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13.11 FATC A
Without limiting clause 13.10, ANZ, ANZ Holdings or the
Purchaser, as applicable, may withhold or make
deductions from payments or from the issue of Ordinary
Shares to a Holder where it is required to do so under or in
connection with FATCA, or where it has reasonable
grounds to suspect that the Holder or a beneficial owner
of Notes may be subject to FATCA, and may deal with such
payment and any Ordinary Shares in accordance with
FATCA. If any withholding or deduction arises under or in
connection with FATCA, neither ANZ nor ANZ Holdings
will be required to pay any further amounts or issue any
further Ordinary Shares on account of such withholding or
deduction or otherwise reimburse or compensate, or
make any payment to, a Holder or a beneficial owner of
Notes for or in respect of any such withholding or
deduction.
ANZ or ANZ Holdings, in each case, in its absolute
discretion, may require information from a Holder to be
provided to any relevant authority, to determine the
applicability of any withholding under or in connection
with FATCA.
13.12 Tax File Number
Without limiting clause 13.10, ANZ will, if required,
withhold an amount from payments of Distributions
on the Notes at the highest marginal tax rate plus the
highest Medicare levy if a Holder has not supplied an
appropriate tax file number, Australian business
number or exemption details.
14 AMENDMENT OF THESE
NOTE TERMS
14.1 Amendment without consent
Subject to complying with all applicable laws and clause
14.4, ANZ may amend these Note Terms without the
authority, assent or approval of Holders where the
amendment in the reasonable opinion of ANZ:
(a) is made to correct a manifest error;
(b) is of a formal, minor or technical nature;
(c) is necessary to comply with any law, the provisions
of any statute or the requirements of any statutory
authority;
(d) is made in accordance with ANZ’s adjustment
rights in clause 6;
(e) is expedient for the purpose of enabling the Notes to
be listed or to remain listed on a securities exchange
(including, without limitation, in connection with any
change in the principal securities exchange on which
Ordinary Shares are listed) or lodged in a clearing
system or to remain lodged in a clearing system or
to be offered for sale or for subscription under the
laws for the time being in force in any place;
(f ) amends any date or time period stated, required
or permitted in connection with any Mandatory
Conversion or Exchange in a manner necessary to
facilitate the Mandatory Conversion or Exchange; or
(g) in any other case, will not materially adversely affect
the rights of Holders as a whole.
14.2 Amendment without consent for
substitution
Subject to complying with all applicable laws and the
requirement for APRA approval in accordance with clause
14.4, if the circumstances described in clauses 11.1(a) or
11.1(b) apply, without the authority, assent or approval of
Holders, ANZ may:
(a) in the case where the Approved Successor is an
Approved NOHC substituted only in respect of the
Conversion of Notes in accordance with clause 11.1(a)
give an Approved Successor Notice which amends the
definition of “Conversion” in clause 6 such that, unless
APRA otherwise agrees, on the date Notes are to be
Converted:
(i) each Note that is being Converted will be
automatically transferred by each Holder free
from Encumbrance to the Approved NOHC (or
another member of the ANZ Group which is a
holding company of ANZ) (the “Transferee”) on
the date the Conversion is to occur;
(ii) each Holder (or nominee where clause 6.10
applies) will be issued a number of Approved
NOHC Ordinary Shares equal to the Conversion
Number; and
(iii) as between ANZ and the Transferee, each Note
held by the Transferee as a result of the transfer
will be automatically Converted into ANZ Ordinary
Shares in a number and at a price such that the
issued ordinary share capital of ANZ held by the
Transferee (or a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Transferee) increases by the amount by which the
issued ordinary share capital of the Approved
NOHC increases on Conversion;
(b) in the case where the Approved Successor has
assumed obligations of ANZ in accordance with clause
11.1(b) appoint a trustee for Holders and reconstitute
the Notes under a trust deed compliant with Chapter
2L of the Corporations Act (unless not required to do
so by applicable law) and enter into such other
documents or do any other things as are in ANZ’s
reasonable opinion necessary or appropriate to effect
the substitution consistent with the requirements of
APRA in relation to Additional Tier 1 Capital and
instruments eligible to fund Additional Tier 1 Capital;
(c) in each case, give an Approved Successor Notice
which makes such other amendments as are in ANZ’s
reasonable opinion necessary or appropriate to effect
the substitution consistent with the requirements of
APRA in relation to Additional Tier 1 Capital and
instruments eligible to fund Additional Tier 1 Capital,
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and having regard to whether the substitution is of
some or all of the obligations in connection with the
Notes, including without limitation:
(i) amendments to references to a party to the
Approved Successor;
(ii) amendments and additions to the definition of
“ANZ Group”, “ANZ Holdings Shares”, “ANZ Ordinary
Share Dividend”, “Equal Ranking Instruments”,
“Franking Rate”, “Inability Event”, “Ordinary Shares”,
“Payment Condition”, “Preference Share”,
“Regulatory Event”, “Senior Creditors” and “Tax
Event”;
(iii) amendments to the mechanics for adjusting
the Conversion Number;
(iv) any term defining the rights of Holders if the
Conversion is not effected which is appropriate
for the Notes to remain as Additional Tier 1 Capital
or an instrument eligible to fund Additional Tier 1
Capital; or
(v) any other amendments as APRA may require.
14.3 Amendment with consent
Without limiting clause 14.1 or clause 14.2, but subject
to clause 14.4, ANZ may amend these Note Terms if the
amendment has been approved by a Special Resolution.
14.4 APRA approval
No amendment to these Note Terms is permitted without
APRA’s prior written approval if such amendment may
affect the classification of Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital
on a Level 1, Level 2 or (if applicable) Level 3 basis. This
applies regardless of whether such amendment would
require Holder approval.
14.5 Meanings
In this clause 14, amend includes modify, cancel, alter or
add to, and amendment has a corresponding meaning.
15 QUOTATION ON ASX
ANZ must use all reasonable endeavours and furnish all
such documents, information and undertakings as may
be reasonably necessary in order to procure, at its own
expense, quotation of the Notes on ASX.
16 GOVERNING LAW AND
JURISDICTION
16.1 Governing law
The Notes and these Note Terms are governed by and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws in force
in the State of Victoria, Australia.
16.2 Jurisdiction
ANZ and ANZ Holdings irrevocably agree for the benefit of
the Holders that the courts of Victoria, Australia are to
have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes
which may arise out of or in connection with the Notes
and accordingly has submitted to the non-exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia. ANZ
and ANZ Holdings waive any objection to the courts of
Victoria, Australia on the grounds that they are an
inconvenient or inappropriate forum.
16.3 Service of process
(a) ANZ agrees that process in connection with any
proceedings in Victoria, Australia may be served at the
principal office of ANZ, which, as at the Issue Date is
located at ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level 9, 833 Collins
Street, Docklands 3008 Victoria, Australia.
(b) ANZ Holdings agrees that process in connection with
any proceedings in Victoria, Australia may be served at
the principal office of ANZ Holdings, which, as at the
Issue Date is located at ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level
9, 833 Collins Street, Docklands 3008 Victoria, Australia.
(c) Nothing in these Note Terms affects the right to serve
process in any other manner permitted by law.
17 INTERPRETATION
AND DEFINITIONS
17.1 Interpretation
(a) Unless otherwise specified, a reference to a clause
is a reference to a clause of these Note Terms.
(b) If a calculation is required under these Note Terms,
unless the contrary intention is expressed, the
calculation will be rounded to four decimal places.
(c) Any provisions which refer to the requirements of
APRA or any other prudential regulatory requirements
will apply to ANZ or ANZ Holdings only if ANZ or ANZ
Holdings (as the case may be) is an entity, or the
holding company of an entity, or is a direct or indirect
Subsidiary of a NOHC, subject to regulation and
supervision by APRA at the relevant time.
(d) Any provisions which require APRA’s consent or
approval will apply only if APRA requires that such
consent or approval be given at the relevant time.
(e) Any provisions in these Note Terms requiring the prior
approval of APRA for a particular course of action to
be taken by ANZ do not imply that APRA has given its
consent or approval to the particular action as of the
Issue Date.
(f ) A reference to any term defined by APRA (including,
without limitation, “Common Equity Tier 1 Capital”,
“Level 1”, “Level 2”, “Level 3”, “Additional Tier 1 Capital”,
“Tier 1 Capital” and “Tier 1 Capital Ratio”) shall, if that
term is replaced or superseded in any of APRA’s
applicable prudential regulatory requirements or
standards, be taken to be a reference to the
replacement or equivalent term.
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(g) The terms takeover bid, relevant interest, scheme
of arrangement, buy-back and voting shares when
used in these Note Terms have the meaning given in
the Corporations Act.
(h) Headings and boldings are for convenience only and
do not affect the interpretation of these Note Terms.
(i) The singular includes the plural and vice versa.
(j) A reference to a statute, ordinance, code or other law
includes regulations and other instruments under it
and consolidations, amendments, re-enactments or
replacements of any of them.
(k) Other than in relation to a Trigger Event and a
Conversion on a Trigger Event Conversion Date,
if an event under these Note Terms must occur on a
stipulated day which is not a Business Day, then the
stipulated day will be taken to be the next Business Day.
(l) A reference to dollars, A$, $ or cents is a reference
to the lawful currency of Australia.
(m) A reference to a term defined by the ASX Listing
Rules, the ASX Settlement Operating Rules or the
ASX Operating Rules shall, if that term is replaced in
those rules, be taken to be a reference to the
replacement term.
(n) If the principal securities exchange on which Ordinary
Shares are listed becomes other than ASX, unless the
context otherwise requires a reference to ASX shall
be read as a reference to that principal securities
exchange and a reference to the ASX Listing Rules, the
ASX Settlement Operating Rules, the ASX Operating
Rules or any term defined in any such rules, shall be
read as a reference to the corresponding rules of that
exchange or corresponding defined terms in such
rules (as the case may be).
(o) Calculations, elections and determinations made by
ANZ or ANZ Holdings under these Note Terms are
binding on Holders in the absence of manifest error.
(p) So long as the Notes are quoted on ASX and in CHESS,
the Note Terms are to be interpreted in a manner
consistent with the ASX Listing Rules and ASX
Settlement Operating Rules except to the extent that
an interpretation consistent with those rules may affect
the eligibility of the Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital.
(q) A reference to Australia includes any political subdivision
of, or authority in, the Commonwealth of Australia.
17.2 Definitions
Additional Tier 1 Capital means the additional tier 1
capital of the ANZ Level 1 Group or the ANZ Level 2 Group
(or, if applicable, the ANZ Level 3 Group) as defined by
APRA from time to time.
Adjustment Notice has the meaning given in clause 6.8.
Alternative Reference Rate has the meaning given in
clause 3.1.
ANZ means Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Limited (ABN 11 005 357 522).
ANZ Capital Notes 8 has the meaning given in clause 1.1
ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll means the deed
poll relating to the Notes made by ANZ and ANZ Holdings
on or about 15 February 2023.
ANZ Constitution means the constitution of ANZ as
amended from time to time.
ANZ Details Notice has the meaning given in clause 12.3.
ANZ Group means ANZ Holdings and its Controlled
Entities.
ANZ Holdings means ANZ Group Holdings Limited
(ABN 16 659 510 791).
ANZ Holdings Directors means some or all of the
directors of ANZ Holdings acting as a board.
ANZ Holdings Shares means Ordinary Shares or any
other shares in the capital of ANZ Holdings.
ANZ Level 1 Group means ANZ and those of its
controlled entities included by APRA from time to time in
the calculation of ANZ’s capital ratios on a Level 1 basis.
ANZ Level 2 Group means ANZ together with each
Related Entity included by APRA from time to time in
the calculation of ANZ’s capital ratios on a Level 2 basis.
ANZ Level 3 Group means ANZ together with each
Related Entity included by APRA from time to time in
the calculation of ANZ’s capital ratios on a Level 3 basis.
ANZ Ordinary Share means a fully paid ordinary share in
the capital of ANZ.
ANZ Ordinary Share Dividend means any interim, final
or special dividend payable in accordance with the
Corporations Act and the ANZ Constitution in relation to
ANZ Ordinary Shares.
ANZ Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible
Securities means the 6.75% fixed rate resetting perpetual
subordinated contingent convertible securities issued by
ANZ London Branch on 15 June 2016 (as amended).
Approved NOHC means a NOHC arising as a result of
an Approved NOHC Event.
Approved NOHC Event means a NOHC Event in respect
of which the proviso to the definition of “Change of
Control Event” is satisfied.
Approved NOHC Ordinary Share means a fully paid
ordinary share in the capital of the Approved NOHC.
Approved Successor means:
(a) an Approved NOHC;
(b) ANZ Holdings; or
(c) ANZ,
provided that to the extent such entity undertakes on and
from the date of that substitution to deliver Approved
Successor Ordinary Shares such shares will be quoted on
ASX immediately following the substitution.
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Approved Successor Event means the substitution of an
Approved Successor in respect of the Notes and the
assumption by the Approved Successor of some or all of
the obligations in connection with them in accordance
with clause 11.
Approved Successor Notice means a notice given in
accordance with clause 11.1.
Approved Successor Ordinary Share means a fully paid
ordinary share in the capital of the Approved Successor.
APRA means the Australian Prudential Regulation
Authority (ABN 79 635 582 658) or any successor body
responsible for prudential regulation of ANZ, the ANZ
Group, ANZ Holdings or any NOHC.
ASX means ASX Limited (ABN 98 008 624 691) or the
securities market operated by it, as the context requires,
or any successor.
ASX Listing Rules means the listing rules of ASX as
amended, varied or waived (whether in respect of ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or generally) from time to time.
ASX Operating Rules means the market operating rules
of ASX as amended, varied or waived (whether in respect
of ANZ, ANZ Holdings or generally) from time to time.
ASX Settlement Operating Rules means the settlement
operating rules of ASX from time to time with any
applicable modifications or waivers granted by ASX.
Attorney has the meaning given in clause 9.9.
Banking Act means the Banking Act 1959 (Cth).
BBSW Rate has the meaning given in clause 3.1.
Bookbuild means the process conducted by ANZ or its
agents before the opening of the Offer whereby certain
investors lodge bids for Notes and, on the basis of those
bids, ANZ determines the Margin and announces its
determination on ASX before the opening of the Offer.
Business Day means:
(a) a day which is a business day within the meaning
of the ASX Listing Rules; and
(b) for the purposes of determining an Exchange Date
(except where the Exchange is by way of Conversion
on account of a Trigger Event), the calculation or
payment of a Distribution or of any other sum, a day
on which banks are open for general business in
Melbourne, Victoria.
Buy-Back means a transaction involving the acquisition
by ANZ of ANZ Ordinary Shares pursuant to an offer made
in its discretion in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 2J of the Corporations Act.
Capital Notes 3 means the convertible notes issued by
ANZ in 2015 under a prospectus dated 5 February 2015
(which replaced a prospectus dated 23 January 2015) (as
amended).
Capital Notes 4 means the convertible notes issued by
ANZ in 2016 under a prospectus dated 24 August 2016
(which replaced a prospectus dated 16 August 2016) (as
amended).
Capital Notes 5 means the convertible notes issued by
ANZ in 2017 under a prospectus dated 24 August 2017
(which replaced a prospectus dated 16 August 2017) (as
amended).
Capital Notes 6 means the convertible notes issued
by ANZ in 2021 under a prospectus dated 9 June 2021
(which replaced a prospectus dated 1 June 2021) (as
amended).
Capital Notes 7 means the convertible notes issued by
ANZ in 2022 under a prospectus dated 23 February 2022
(which replaced a prospectus dated 15 February 2022) (as
amended).
Capital Reduction means a reduction in capital initiated
by ANZ in its discretion in respect of ANZ Ordinary Shares
in any way permitted by the provisions of Chapter 2J of
the Corporations Act.
Change of Control Conversion Date has the meaning
given in clause 4.10(b).
Change of Control Conversion Notice has the meaning
given in clause 4.10(a).
Change of Control Event means:
(a) a takeover bid (as defined in the Corporations Act) is
made to acquire all or some of the Ordinary Shares or all
or some of the ANZ Ordinary Shares (as the case may
be) and such offer is, or becomes, unconditional and:
(i) the bidder has at any time during the offer
period, a relevant interest in more than 50% of
the Ordinary Shares or more than 50% of the ANZ
Ordinary Shares on issue (as the case may be); or
(ii) the ANZ Holdings Directors or the Directors
(as the case may be), in each case, acting as a
board, issue a statement that at least a majority
of the ANZ Holdings Directors or the Directors
(as the case may be) who are eligible to do so
have recommended acceptance of such offer
(in the absence of a higher offer),
and all regulatory approvals necessary for the
acquisition to occur have been obtained;
(b) a court orders the holding of meetings to approve
a scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the
Corporations Act, which scheme would result in a
person having a relevant interest in more than 50%
of the Ordinary Shares or more than 50% of the ANZ
Ordinary Shares that will be on issue after the scheme
is implemented and:
(i) all classes of members of ANZ Holdings or ANZ (as
the case may be) pass all resolutions required to
approve the scheme by the majorities required
under the Corporations Act to approve the
scheme;
(ii) an independent expert issues a report that the
proposals in connection with the scheme are in
the best interests of the holders of Ordinary Shares
or ANZ Ordinary Shares (as the case may be); and
(iii) all conditions to the implementation of the
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shareholder approvals (but not including approval
of the scheme by the court) have been satisfied or
waived; or
(c) a person together with its associates (as defined in
section 12 of the Corporations Act):
(i) acquires or comes to hold beneficially more than
50% of the voting shares in the capital of ANZ; or
(ii) enters into an agreement to acquire beneficially
more than 50% of the voting shares in the capital
of ANZ and the agreement to acquire is, or
becomes, unconditional.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the events
described above will constitute a Change of Control
Event if:
(i) the event would be a NOHC Event and:
(A) the acquirer (or its ultimate holding company)
assumes all of ANZ Holdings’ obligations to
Convert the Notes into Ordinary Shares by
undertaking to convert such Notes into
ordinary shares of the acquirer (or its ultimate
holding company) on any Mandatory
Conversion Date, or earlier upon the
occurrence of a Trigger Event or a Change of
Control Event in respect of the acquirer (or its
ultimate holding company) (for which
purposes all references in this clause to ANZ
Holdings will be read as a reference to the
acquirer (or its ultimate holding company));
and
(B) the ordinary shares of the acquirer (or its
ultimate holding company) are listed on ASX;
or
(ii) without limiting paragraph (i), in the case of ANZ,
the person acquiring the relevant interest in or
acquiring voting shares in ANZ is a wholly owned
Subsidiary of ANZ Holdings or another NOHC.
CHESS means the Clearing House Electronic Subregister
System operated by ASX Settlement Pty Limited (ABN 49
008 504 532) or its affiliates, or any system that replaces it
relevant to the Notes (including in respect of the transfer
or Conversion of the Notes).
Common Equity Capital Ratio means either of:
(a) in respect of the ANZ Level 1 Group, the ratio
of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk weighted
assets of the ANZ Level 1 Group; and
(b) in respect of the ANZ Level 2 Group, the ratio of
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk weighted assets
of the ANZ Level 2 Group,
in each case, as prescribed by APRA from time to time.
Common Equity Capital Trigger Event has the meaning
given in clause 4.5.
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital has the meaning given
by APRA from time to time.
Constitution means the constitution of ANZ Holdings as
amended from time to time.
Control has the meaning given in the Corporations Act.
Controlled Entity means an entity ANZ Holdings
Controls.
Conversion means, in relation to a Note, the allotment
and issue of Ordinary Shares and the termination of the
Holder’s rights in relation to that Note, in each case in
accordance with clause 6 and Convert and Converted
have corresponding meanings.
Conversion Number has the meaning given in clause 6.1.
Corporations Act means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Cum Value has the meaning given in clause 6.2.
Deferred Change of Control Conversion Notice has
the meaning given in clause 4.10(d).
Deferred Conversion Date has the meaning given
in clause 5.5.
Deferred Conversion Notice has the meaning given
in clause 5.5.
Delisting Event means, in respect of a date, that:
(a) Ordinary Shares ceased to be listed or admitted to
trading on ASX on or before that date (and where the
cessation occurred before that date, Ordinary Shares
continue not to be listed or admitted to trading on
that date); or
(b) trading of Ordinary Shares on ASX is suspended
for a period of consecutive days which includes:
(i) at least five consecutive Business Days prior
to that date; and
(ii) that date; or
(c) an Inability Event subsists.
Determination Date has the meaning given in clause 3.1.
Directors means some or all of the directors of ANZ
acting as a board.
Distribution has the meaning given in clause 3.1.
Distribution Payment Date has the meaning given in
clause 3.5 whether or not a Distribution is, or is able to be,
paid on that date.
Distribution Period means in respect of:
(a) the first Distribution Period, the period from (and
including) the Issue Date until (but not including) the
first Distribution Payment Date following the Issue
Date; and
(b) each subsequent Distribution Period, the period from
(and including) the preceding Distribution Payment
Date until (but not including) the next Distribution
Payment Date.
Distribution Rate has the meaning given in clause 3.1.
Encumbrance means any mortgage, pledge, charge, lien,
assignment by way of security, hypothecation, security
interest, title retention, preferential right or trust
arrangement, any other security agreement or security
arrangement (including any security interest under the
Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)) and any other
arrangement of any kind having the same effect as any of
the foregoing other than liens arising by operation of law.
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Equal Ranking Instruments means, in respect of the
return of capital in a winding-up:
(a) each preference share that ANZ may issue that
ranks or is expressed to rank equally with the Notes
in respect of distributions or for the return of capital
in a winding-up of ANZ (as the case may be);
(b) Capital Notes 3;
(c) Capital Notes 4;
(d) Capital Notes 5;
(e) Capital Notes 6;
(f ) Capital Notes 7;
(g) ANZ Perpetual Subordinated Contingent
Convertible Securities; and
(h) any present or future securities or other instruments
that rank or are expressed to rank in respect of the
return of capital in a winding-up equally with those
securities and the Notes.
Exchange means the Conversion, Redemption
or Resale of the Notes and Exchanged has a
corresponding meaning.
Exchange Date has the meaning given in clause 5.2(b).
Exchange Method has the meaning given in clause 5.3.
Exchange Notice has the meaning given in clause 5.1.
External Administrator means, in respect of a person:
(a) a liquidator, a provisional liquidator, an administrator
or a statutory manager of that person; or
(b) a receiver, or a receiver and manager, in respect of all
or substantially all of the assets and undertaking of
that person, or in either case any similar official.
Face Value means the face value and denomination
of the Notes as specified in clause 1.2.
FATC A means:
(a) sections 1471 to 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 or any associated regulations;
(b) any treaty, law or regulation of any other jurisdiction,
or relating to an intergovernmental agreement
between the U.S. and any other jurisdiction, which
(in either case) facilitates the implementation of any
law or regulation referred to in paragraph (a) above; or
(c) any agreement pursuant to the implementation of
any treaty, law or regulation referred to in paragraphs
(a) or (b) above with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service,
the U.S. government or any governmental or taxation
authority in any other jurisdiction.
FATCA Withholding means any deduction or withholding
imposed or required pursuant to FATCA.
First Mandatory Conversion Condition has the
meaning given in clause 4.3.
First Optional Conversion Restriction has the meaning
given in clause 5.4.
First Test Date has the meaning given in clause 4.3.
Foreign Holder means a Holder whose address in the
Register is a place outside Australia or who ANZ otherwise
believes may not be a resident of Australia.
Franking Rate (expressed as a decimal) means the
franking percentage (within the meaning of Part 3-6 of the
Tax Act or any provisions that revise or replace that Part)
applicable to the franking account of ANZ Holdings as at
the relevant Distribution Payment Date.
Holder means a person whose name is registered in
the Register as the holder of a Note.
Implementation Deed means the deed titled “ANZ
Capital Notes 8 Implementation Deed” entered into
between, amongst others, ANZ Holdings and ANZ on or
about 15 February 2023.
Inability Event means ANZ or ANZ Holdings is prevented
by applicable law or order of any court or action of any
government authority (including regarding the insolvency,
winding-up or other external administration of ANZ or
ANZ Holdings) or any other reason from performing any
of their obligations necessary to effect the Conversion of
any Notes.
Issue Date means the date on which Notes are issued.
Issue Date VWAP means the VWAP during the period of
20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary Shares took
place immediately preceding (but not including) the first
date on which any Notes were issued, as adjusted in
accordance with clauses 6.5 to 6.7 (inclusive).
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 means those terms as
defined by APRA from time to time.
Mandatory Conversion means the mandatory
conversion under clause 4 of the Notes to Ordinary
Shares on the Mandatory Conversion Date.
Mandatory Conversion Condition has the meaning
given in clause 4.3.
Mandatory Conversion Date has the meaning given
in clause 4.2.
Margin has the meaning given in clause 3.1.
Maximum Conversion Number has the meaning
given in clause 6.1(b).
Meeting Provisions means the provisions for the
convening of meetings of, and passing of resolutions by,
Holders set out in schedule 2 of the ANZ Capital Notes 8
Deed Poll.
NOHC means the ultimate holding company of ANZ after
a NOHC Event which must be a “non-operating holding
company” within the meaning of the Banking Act.
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NOHC Event means an event which:
(a) is initiated by the ANZ Holdings Directors, acting as a
board; and
(b) would otherwise be a Change of Control Event,
but the result of which would be that the person who
would be the ultimate holding company of ANZ would
be a NOHC.
Non-Conversion Notice has the meaning given in
clause 4.4.
Non-Conversion Test Date has the meaning given
in clause 5.4.
Non-marketable Parcel has the meaning given in
the Constitution.
Non-Viability Trigger Event has the meaning given
in clause 4.6.
Note has the meaning given in clause 1.1.
Note Terms means these terms of issue of Notes.
Notification Date has the meaning given in the
Meeting Provisions.
Offer means the invitation under the Prospectus
made by ANZ for persons to subscribe for Notes.
Optional Conversion Restrictions has the meaning
given in clause 5.4.
Optional Exchange Date means the Distribution
Payment Date falling on 20 March 2030, 20 June 2030
or 20 September 2030.
Ordinary Share means a fully paid ordinary share in
the capital of ANZ Holdings.
Ordinary Shareholder means a person whose name
is registered as the holder of an Ordinary Share.
Outstanding Notes has the meaning given in the
Meeting Provisions.
Payment Condition means, with respect to a Distribution
payment on the Notes on a Distribution Payment Date:
(a) making the Distribution payment on the Notes on
the payment date would result in ANZ (on a Level 1
basis) or the ANZ Group (on a Level 2 basis or, if
applicable, Level 3 basis) not complying with APRA’s
then current capital adequacy requirements;
(b) making the Distribution payment would result in
ANZ becoming, or being likely to become, insolvent
for the purposes of the Corporations Act; or
(c) APRA objecting to the Distribution payment on
the Notes on the payment date.
Preference Share means a notional preference share in
the capital of ANZ conferring a claim in the winding-up
of ANZ equal to the Face Value and ranking equally in
respect of return of capital in a winding-up senior to ANZ
Ordinary Shares and equally with each of the securities
which is an Equal Ranking Instrument.
Proceeds means the net proceeds of a sale of Ordinary
Shares actually received by the nominee calculated
after deduction of any applicable brokerage, stamp duty
and other taxes and charges, including the nominee’s
reasonable out of pocket costs, expenses and charges
properly incurred by it or on its behalf in connection
with such sale from the sale price of the Ordinary Shares.
Prospectus means the prospectus for the Offer including
these Note Terms.
Purchaser means, subject to clause 8(d), one or more
third parties selected by ANZ in its absolute discretion.
Record Date means for payment of a Distribution:
(a) the date which is 12 calendar days before the
Distribution Payment Date for that Distribution; or
(b) such other date as is determined by the Directors in
their absolute discretion and communicated to ASX
not less than seven Business Days before the specified
Record Date,
or in either case such other date as may be required
by ASX.
Redeem means, in relation to a Note, redeem it
in accordance with clause 7, and Redeemed and
Redemption have corresponding meanings.
Reference Rate Disruption Event has the meaning
given in clause 3.1.
Register means a register of holders of Notes established
and maintained by or on behalf of ANZ. The term Register
includes:
(a) any sub-register maintained by, or on behalf of ANZ
under the Corporations Act, the ASX Listing Rules or
ASX Settlement Operating Rules; and
(b) any branch register, provided that, in the event of
any inconsistency, the principal register will prevail
over any sub-register or branch register.
Registry means ANZ or any other registrar that maintains
the Register.
Regulatory Event means:
(a) the receipt by the Directors of an opinion from
a reputable legal counsel that, as a result of any
amendment to, clarification of or change (including
any announcement of a change that will be
introduced) in, any law or regulation in Australia or
any official administrative pronouncement or action
or judicial decision interpreting or applying such
laws or regulations or any statement of APRA which
amendment, clarification or change is effective, or
pronouncement, action or decision is announced,
on or after the Issue Date and which on the Issue
Date is not expected by ANZ to come into effect
(each, a Regulatory Change), more than de minimis
additional requirements would be imposed on ANZ or
ANZ Holdings or there would be a more than de
minimis negative impact on ANZ or ANZ Holdings in
relation to or in connection with Notes which the
Directors (having received all approvals they consider
in their absolute discretion to be necessary (including
from APRA)) determine at their absolute discretion, to
be unacceptable; or
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(b) the determination by the Directors (having received all
approvals they consider in their absolute discretion to
be necessary (including from APRA)) that, as a result of
a Regulatory Change, ANZ is not or will not be entitled
to treat all Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital, except
where the reason ANZ is not or will not be entitled to
treat all Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital is because
ANZ has exceeded a limit or other restriction on the
recognition of Additional Tier 1 Capital which was in
effect on the Issue Date or which on the Issue Date is
expected by ANZ to come into effect.
Related Bodies Corporate has the meaning given in the
Corporations Act.
Related Conversion Steps has the meaning given in
clause 6.1.
Related Entity has the meaning given by APRA from
time to time.
Relevant Date has the meaning given in clause 4.2.
Relevant Distribution Payment Date has the meaning
given in clause 3.7.
Relevant Number has the meaning given in clause 6.1.
Relevant Security means, where a Trigger Event occurs, a
Tier 1 Capital instrument that, in accordance with its terms
or by operation of law, is capable of being converted into
Ordinary Shares or written off where that event occurs. It
includes Notes, Capital Notes 3, Capital Notes 4, Capital
Notes 5, Capital Notes 6, Capital Notes 7 and ANZ
Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities.
Reorganisation has the meaning given in clause 6.3.
Resale means the sale of Notes by Holders to the
Purchaser in accordance with clause 8 and Resell and
Resold have corresponding meanings.
Scheduled Distribution Payment Date has the meaning
given in clause 3.5.
Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date has the
meaning given in clause 4.2.
Second Mandatory Conversion Condition has the
meaning given in clause 4.3 (but in clause 4.10 and clause
5.5, as adjusted in that clause).
Second Optional Conversion Restriction has the
meaning given in clause 5.4.
Second Test Period has the meaning given in clause 4.3.
Senior Creditors means all present and future creditors
of ANZ, including depositors, whose claims are:
(a) entitled to be admitted in the winding-up of ANZ; and
(b) not expressed to rank equally with, or subordinate to,
the claims of a Holder.
Special Resolution means either (i) 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 (ii) a resolution signed
within one month from the Notification Date by Holders
representing at least 75% of the aggregate nominal
amount of Outstanding Notes as at the Notification Date.
Subsequent Mandatory Conversion Date has the
meaning given in clause 4.2.
Subsidiary has the meaning given in the Corporations Act.
Substitution Terms has the meaning given in clause 11.1.
Tax Act means:
(a) the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) or the
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) as the case
may be and a reference to any 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);
(b) any other law setting the rate of income tax payable
and any regulation promulgated under it; and
(c) any regulation made under any of those laws.
Tax Event means the receipt by the Directors of an
opinion from a reputable legal counsel or other tax
adviser in Australia experienced in such matters to
the effect that, as a result of:
(a) any amendment to, clarification of, or change
(including any announcement of a change that
will be introduced) in, the laws or treaties or any
regulations affecting taxation in Australia;
(b) any judicial decision, official administrative
pronouncement, published or private ruling or
advice (including a failure or refusal to provide
a ruling or advice), regulatory procedure, notice
or announcement (including any notice or
announcement of intent to adopt such procedures
or regulations) affecting taxation in Australia
(Administrative Action);
(c) any amendment to, clarification of, or change in, an
Administrative Action that provides for a position that
differs from the current generally accepted position; or
(d) a challenge asserted or threatened in writing by the
Australian Taxation Office or other relevant taxing
authority in Australia in connection with the Notes,
in each case, by any legislative body, court, governmental
authority (including, without limitation, a tax authority)
or regulatory body in Australia, irrespective of the manner
in which such amendment, clarification, change or
Administrative Action is made known, which amendment,
clarification, change or Administrative Action is effective,
or which pronouncement or decision is announced,
on or after the Issue Date and which on the Issue Date is
not expected by ANZ to come into effect, there is more
than an insubstantial risk which the Directors determine
(having received all approvals they consider in their
absolute discretion to be necessary (including from APRA))
at their absolute discretion to be unacceptable that:
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(i) ANZ, ANZ Holdings or another member of the
ANZ Group would be exposed to more than a de
minimis adverse tax consequence or increased cost
(including without limitation through the imposition
of any taxes, duties, assessments or other charges)
in relation to Notes; or
(ii) ANZ Holdings would not be entitled to treat any
Distribution as a frankable distribution within the
meaning of Division 202 of the Tax Act (or would
only be able to do so subject to requirements which
the ANZ Holdings Directors determine, in their
absolute discretion, to be unacceptable).
Tax Rate has the meaning given in clause 3.1.
Third Mandatory Conversion Condition has the meaning
given in clause 4.3.
Tier 1 Capital means the tier 1 capital of the ANZ Level 1
Group or the ANZ Level 2 Group (or, if applicable, the
ANZ Group on a Level 3 basis) as defined by APRA from time
to time.
Tier 1 Capital Ratio means that ratio as defined by
APRA from time to time.
Transferee has the meaning given in clause 14.2.
Trigger Event means a Common Equity Capital Trigger
Event or a Non-Viability Trigger Event.
Trigger Event Conversion Date has the meaning
given in clause 4.7.
Trigger Event Notice has the meaning given in
clause 4.8(d).
V WAP means, subject to any adjustments under clause 6,
the average of the daily volume weighted average sale
prices (such average being rounded to the nearest full cent)
of Ordinary Shares sold on ASX 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.
VWAP Period means:
(a) in the case of a Conversion resulting from a Change
of Control Event the lesser of:
(i) 20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary
Shares took place; and
(ii) the number of Business Days after the occurrence of
the Change of Control Event on which:
(A) the Ordinary Shares are quoted for trading
on ASX; and
(B) trading in Ordinary Shares took place,
in each case immediately preceding (but not including)
the Business Day before the Change of Control
Conversion Date;
(b) in the case of a Conversion resulting from a Trigger
Event, the period of 5 Business Days on which trading in
Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding (but
not including) the Trigger Event Conversion Date;
(c) in the case of any other Conversion, the period of
20 Business Days on which trading in Ordinary Shares
took place immediately preceding (but not including)
the date on which Conversion is to occur in accordance
with these Note Terms; or
(d) otherwise, the period for which VWAP is to be calculated
in accordance with these Note Terms.
Written Off has the meaning given in clause 6.13,
and Write Off has the corresponding meaning.
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THIS APPENDIX B IS A GLOSSARY
OF TERMS USED THROUGHOUT THIS
PROSPECTUS. THERE IS ALSO A LIST
OF DEFINED TERMS IN CLAUSE 17.2
OF THE NOTE TERMS.
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TermMeaning
ABN
Australian Business Number
Additional Tier 1 Capital
the Additional Tier 1 Capital of the ANZ Level 1 Group or the ANZ Level 2 Group
(or, if applicable, the ANZ Level 3 Group) as defined by APRA from time to time
ADI
authorised deposit-taking institution, as defined in the Banking Act
Affiliate
of any person means any other person that directly, or indirectly through one or more
intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such
person; and “control” (including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under
common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct
or cause the direction of the management, policies or activities of a person, whether
through the ownership of securities, by contract or agency or otherwise
AFSL
Australian Financial Services Licence
Allocation
the number of Notes allocated under this Prospectus to:
•applicants at the end of the Offer Period; and
•Syndicate Brokers and Institutional Investors under the Bookbuild
ANZ
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ABN 11 005 357 522, AFSL 234527)
ANZ Bank Group
holds the ANZ Group’s banking businesses (including ANZ and ANZ NZ), all international
regulated bank operations and insurance businesses
ANZ BH
ANZ BH Pty Limited (ABN 45 658 939 952)
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or Notes
fully paid notes issued by ANZ which will Mandatorily Convert into ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares (subject to certain conditions being satisfied), and which are to be
issued under this Prospectus
ANZ Capital Notes 8
Deed Poll
the deed poll relating to the Notes made by ANZ and ANZ Holdings on
15 February 2023
ANZ Capital Securities
CN3, CN4, CN5, CN6, CN7 and ANZ Perpetual Subordinated Contingent
Convertible Securities
ANZ Group or Group
ANZ Holdings and its controlled entities
ANZ Holdings
ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ABN 16 659 510 791)
ANZ Holdings Board or
ANZ Holdings Directors
some or all of the directors of ANZ Holdings acting as a board
ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Share or Ordinary Share
a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of ANZ Holdings
ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shareholder
a person whose name is registered as the holder of an ANZ Holdings Ordinary Share
ANZ Level 1 Group
ANZ and those of its controlled entities included by APRA from time to time in
the calculation of ANZ’s capital ratios on a Level 1 basis
ANZ Level 2 Group
ANZ together with each Related Entity included by APRA from time to time in
the calculation of ANZ’s capital ratios on a Level 2 basis
ANZ Level 3 Group
ANZ together with each Related Entity included by APRA from time to time in
the calculation of ANZ’s capital ratios on a Level 3 basis
ANZ Non-Bank Group
holds certain non-banking businesses and assets, being the ANZ Group’s interests in the
1835i trusts, the Worldline merchant acquiring joint venture, Pollination, Lygon and the
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ANZ NZ
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
ANZ Ordinary Share
a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of ANZ
ANZ Ordinary Share
Dividend
any interim, final or special dividend payable in accordance with the Corporations Act
and the Constitution in relation to ANZ Ordinary Shares
ANZ Perpetual
Subordinated Contingent
Convertible Securities
the 6.75% fixed rate resetting perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities
issued by ANZ London Branch on 15 June 2016 as amended on 3 January 2023
ANZ Securities
ANZ Securities Limited (ABN 16 004 997 111, AFSL 237531)
ANZ Share Investing
Share Investing Limited (ABN 93 078 174 973, AFSL 238277)
Application
a valid application for a specified number of Notes made through a Syndicate Broker
(including on an Application Form)
Application Form
the application form accompanying this Prospectus upon which an applicant can make
an Application
Application Payment
the monies payable on each Application, calculated as the number of Notes applied for
multiplied by the Face Value
Approved NOHC
a NOHC arising as a result of an Approved NOHC Event
Approved NOHC Event
a NOHC Event in respect of which the proviso to the definition of “Change of Control
Event” is satisfied
Approved NOHC
Ordinary Shares
a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Approved NOHC
Approved Successor
•an Approved NOHC;
•ANZ Holdings; or
•ANZ,
provided that where such entity agrees to deliver ordinary shares on Conversion such
shares will be quoted on ASX immediately following substitution
Approved Successor Event
the substitution of an Approved Successor in respect of the Notes and the assumption
by the Approved Successor of some or all of the obligations in connection with them in
accordance with clause 11 of the Terms
Approved Successor
Ordinary Share
a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Approved Successor
APRA
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (ABN 79 635 582 658) or any successor body
responsible for prudential regulation of ANZ, the ANZ Group or any NOHC
ASIC
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
ASX
ASX Limited (ABN 98 008 624 691) or the securities market operated by it,
as the context requires
ASX Settlement
ASX Settlement Pty Limited (ABN 49 008 504 532)
ASX Settlement
Operating Rules
the settlement operating rules of ASX Settlement from time to time
ATO
Australian Taxation Office
Attorney
an attorney of a Holder appointed in accordance with clause 9.9 of the Note Terms
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Australian
Accounting Standards
the accounting standards as developed and issued by the Australian Accounting
Standards Board
Banking Act
Banking Act 1959 (Cth)
Basel III
the revised framework issued between 2010 and 2012 by the Basel Committee for the
calculation of capital adequacy for banks
Basel Committee
the Bank for International Settlements’ Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
BBSW Rate
the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum) designated “BBSW” in respect of prime
bank eligible securities having a tenor of 3 months which rate 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) on the Determination Date, or a successor to that rate.
For the full definition – see clause 3.1 of the Note Terms
Bell Potter
Bell Potter Securities Limited (ABN 25 006 390 772)
Board or Directors
some or all of the directors of ANZ acting as a board
Bookbuild
the process conducted prior to the opening of the Offer whereby certain investors
lodged bids for Notes and, on the basis of those bids, ANZ and the Joint Lead Managers
determined the Margin, as described in this Prospectus
Business Day
•a day which is a business day within the meaning of the Listing Rules; and
•for the purposes of determining an Exchange Date (except where the Exchange is
by way of Conversion on account of a Trigger Event), the calculation or payment of
a Distribution or of any other sum, a day on which banks are open for general business
in Melbourne, Victoria
Capital Reduction
a reduction in capital initiated by ANZ in its discretion in respect of its ANZ Ordinary
Shares in any way permitted by the provisions of Chapter 2J of the Corporations Act
CGT
capital gains tax
Change of Control
Conversion Date
the date on which Conversion as a result of a Change of Control Event is to occur,
as discussed in Section 2.4.3
For the full definition – see clause 4.10(b) of the Note Terms
Change of Control
Conversion Notice
a notice given by ANZ following a Change of Control Event pursuant to clause 4.10(a)
of the Note Terms
Change of Control Event
broadly, occurs when:
• certain takeover bids or schemes of arrangement occur in relation to ANZ or
ANZ Holdings and certain further approvals or conditions needed for the acquisition
to occur or be implemented have been obtained or satisfied or waived; or
•an entity outside the ANZ Group acquires (or comes to hold beneficially) more than
50% of the voting shares in ANZ’s capital.
For the full definition – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
CHESS
Clearing House Electronic Subregister System operated by ASX Settlement or its affiliates,
or any system that replaces it relevant to the Notes (including in respect of the transfer or
Conversion of the Notes)
Closing Date
the last day on which Applications will be accepted, which is expected to be:
•5:00pm on 9 March 2023 for Applications under the Reinvestment Offer; and
•10:00am on 22 March 2023 for Applications under the New Money Offer
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TermMeaning
CN3
fully paid convertible notes issued by ANZ acting through its New Zealand branch
under a prospectus dated 5 February 2015 (which replaced a prospectus dated
23 January 2015). The CN3 terms were amended on 3 January 2023
CN3 Redemption
the redemption of all CN3 for $100 per CN3 on 24 March 2023 in accordance with the
CN3 terms and the redemption notice issued by ANZ (acting through its New Zealand
branch) on 15 February 2023
CN3 Redemption Price
$100 per CN3 under the CN3 Redemption (being the face value of CN3)
CN3 Redemption Proceeds
the amount equal to the number of CN3 redeemed under the CN3 Redemption
multiplied by the CN3 Redemption Price
CN4
fully paid convertible notes issued by ANZ under a prospectus dated 24 August 2016
(which replaced a prospectus dated 16 August 2016). The CN4 terms were amended on
3 January 2023
CN5
fully paid convertible notes issued by ANZ under a prospectus dated 24 August 2017
(which replaced a prospectus dated 16 August 2017). The CN5 terms were amended on
3 January 2023
CN6
fully paid convertible notes issued by ANZ under a prospectus dated 9 June 2021
(which replaced a prospectus dated 1 June 2021). The CN6 terms were amended on
3 January 2023
CN7
fully paid convertible notes issued by ANZ under a prospectus dated 23 February 2022
(which replaced a prospectus dated 15 February 2022). The CN7 terms were amended on
3 January 2023
Co-Managers
Bell Potter and LGT Crestone Wealth Management
Common Equity
Capital Ratio
either of:
• in respect of the ANZ Level 1 Group, the ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk
weighted assets of the ANZ Level 1 Group; and
•in respect of the ANZ Level 2 Group, the ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk
weighted assets of the ANZ Level 2 Group,
in each case, as prescribed by APRA from time to time
Common Equity
Capital Trigger Event
ANZ determines, or APRA has notified ANZ in writing that it believes, that a Common
Equity Capital Ratio is equal to or less than 5.125%
Common Equity
Tier 1 Capital
has the meaning given by APRA from time to time
Common Equity Tier 1
Capital Deductions
the deductions from Common Equity Tier 1 Capital as described by APRA from time to
time, which includes intangible assets (including goodwill), investments in insurance
subsidiaries and financial institutions, the excess of expected losses over eligible
provisions, capitalised expenses and software and net deferred tax assets
Commonwealth Bank
of Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited (ABN 48 123 123 124, AFSL 234945)
Confirmation Statement
a statement issued to Holders by the Registry which sets out details of Notes allotted to
them under the Offer
Consenting Party
each of the consenting parties named in Section 8.5.2
Constitution
the constitution of ANZ as amended from time to time
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TermMeaning
Conversion
in relation to a Note, the conversion of that Note into a variable number of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares, or ordinary shares of an Approved NOHC following an Approved NOHC
Event, under the Note Terms. Convert and Converted have corresponding meanings
For the full description of the Conversion mechanics – see clause 6 of the Note Terms
Corporations Act
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
DDO Legislation
the Treasury Laws Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations and Product
Intervention Powers) Act 2019
DDO Regime
the design and distribution obligations regime in Part 7.8A of the Corporations Act
DDO Regulations
the Corporations Amendment (Design and Distribution Obligations) Regulations 2019
Delisting Event
in respect of a date, that:
•ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares have ceased to be listed or admitted to trading on ASX
on or before that date;
•trading of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on ASX has been suspended for at least five
consecutive Business Days before that date, and the suspension is continuing on that
date; or
•an Inability Event subsists
For the full definition – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
Distribution
a distribution on Notes
For the full definition – see clause 3.1 of the Note Terms
Distribution Payment Date
in respect of a Note, 20 June 2023, and after that each 20 March, 20 June, 20 September
and 20 December until the date that each Note is Converted or Redeemed.
For the full definition – see clause 3.5 of the Note Terms
Distribution Period
a period from (and including) either the Issue Date or a subsequent Distribution Payment
Date until (but not including) the following Distribution Payment Date
Distribution Rate
the distribution rate on Notes calculated using the formula described in Section 2.1.1
For the full definition – see clause 3.1 of the Note Terms
Distribution Restriction
the restriction discussed in Section 2.1.7
For more information – see clauses 3.8 and 3.9 of the Note Terms
D-SIB
A domestic systematically important bank, as determined by APRA from time to time
E&P Corporate Advisory
E&P Corporate Advisory Pty Limited (ABN 21 137 980 520; AFSL 338 885)
Eligible CN3 Holder
a person who:
•was a registered holder of CN3 at 7:00pm on 10 February 2023;
•is shown on the CN3 register as having an address in Australia;
•is not in the United States or acting as a nominee for, or for the account or benefit of,
a US Person or not otherwise prevented from receiving the invitation to participate in
the Offer or ANZ Capital Notes 8 under the laws of any jurisdiction; and
•is an Institutional Investor or a client of a Syndicate Broker who is either a Wholesale
Investor or a Retail Investor within the Notes Target Market who has received personal
advice from a licensed professional adviser
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TermMeaning
Equal Ranking
Instruments
in respect of the return of capital in a winding-up:
•each preference share that ANZ may issue that ranks or is expressed to rank equally
with the foregoing and the Notes in respect of distributions or for the return of capital
in a winding-up of ANZ (as the case may be);
•Capital Notes 3;
•Capital Notes 4;
•Capital Notes 5;
•Capital Notes 6;
•Capital Notes 7;
•ANZ Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities; and
•any present or future securities or other instruments that rank or are expressed to rank
in respect of the return of capital in a winding-up equally with those preference shares
and the Notes
Exchange
any of the following:
•Conversion in accordance with clause 6 of the Note Terms;
•Redemption in accordance with clause 7 of the Note Terms; or
•Resale in accordance with clause 8 of the Note Terms
Exchanged has a corresponding meaning
For the full definition – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
Exchange Date
the date on which Exchange is to occur
For the full definition – see clause 5.2(b) of the Note Terms
Exchange Method
the means by which Exchange is effected
For the full definition – see clause 5.3 of the Note Terms
Exchange Notice
a notice issued by ANZ to a Holder under clause 5.1 of the Note Terms
Exposure Period
the seven day period after the date the Original Prospectus was lodged with ASIC during
which the Corporations Act prohibited the processing of Applications
Face Value
the face value for Notes, being $100 per Note
FATC A
(a) sections 1471 to 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or any
associated regulations;
(b) any treaty, law or regulation of any other jurisdiction, or relating to an
intergovernmental agreement between the U.S. and any other jurisdiction, which
(in either case) facilitates the implementation of any law or regulation referred to in
paragraph (a) above; or
(c) any agreement pursuant to the implementation of any treaty, law or regulation
referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) above with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the
U.S. government or any governmental or taxation authority in any other jurisdiction
FATCA Withholding
any deduction or withholding imposed or required pursuant to FATCA
Final CN3 Distribution
the final distribution of $2.4408 per CN3 scheduled to be paid on all CN3 on 24 March
2023 (subject to the payment conditions in the CN3 terms and ANZ's absolute discretion)
Financial Claims Scheme
the scheme established under Division 2AA of Part II of the Banking Act
First Mandatory
Conversion Condition
the VWAP on the 25th Business Day immediately preceding (but not including) the
Relevant Date (the First Test Date, provided that if no trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary
Shares took place on that date, the First Test Date is the first Business Day before the 25th
Business Day immediately preceding (but not including) the Relevant Date on which
trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took place) is greater than 56.00% of the Issue
Date VWAP
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First Optional
Conversion Restriction
on the second Business Day before the date on which an Exchange Notice is to be sent
by ANZ (or, if trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares did not occur on that date, the last
Business Day prior to that date on which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
occurred) the VWAP on that date is less than or equal to 22.50% of the Issue Date VWAP
First Test Date
has the meaning given in clause 4.3(a) of the Note Terms
GST
goods and services tax
Holder
a person whose name is registered in the Register as the holder of a Note
Implementation Deed
the deed titled “ANZ Capital Notes 8 Implementation Deed” entered into between,
amongst others, ANZ Holdings and ANZ on 15 February 2023
Inability Event
ANZ or ANZ Holdings is prevented by applicable law or order of any court or action of
any government authority (including regarding the insolvency, winding-up or other
external administration of ANZ or ANZ Holdings) or any other reason from performing
any of their obligations necessary to effect the Conversion of any Notes
Institutional Investor
an institutional investor who is a wholesale client for the purposes of section 761G
of the Corporations Act and participated in the Bookbuild
Institutional Offer
the invitation by ANZ Securities to certain Institutional Investors to bid for
Notes in the Bookbuild
Issue Date
the date Notes are issued to Holders under this Prospectus, expected to be
24 March 2023
Issue Date VWAP
the VWAP during the period of 20 Business Days on which trading in ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding (but not including) the Issue Date,
subject to any adjustments under clause 6 of the Note Terms
For the full definition – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
Joint Lead Managers
ANZ Securities, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, E&P Corporate Advisory,
Morgan Stanley, Morgans, Ord Minnett, Shaw and Partners, UBS and Westpac
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
those terms as defined by APRA from time to time
LGT Crestone Wealth
Management
LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited (ABN 50 005 311 937)
Listing Rules
the listing rules of ASX, with any modification or waivers which ASX may grant to
ANZ or generally from time to time
Lygon
Lygon 1B Pty Ltd (ACN 633 568 411)
Mandatory Conversion
the mandatory conversion under clause 4 of the Note Terms of the Notes to
ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares on the Mandatory Conversion Date.
Mandatorily Convert has a corresponding meaning
Mandatory Conversion
Conditions
the following conditions:
•First Mandatory Conversion Condition;
• Second Mandatory Conversion Condition; and
•Third Mandatory Conversion Condition.
For the full definition – see clause 4.3 of the Note Terms
Mandatory Conversion
Date
the earlier of 20 September 2032 and the next Distribution Payment Date after that
date on which the Mandatory Conversion Conditions are satisfied
Margin
2.75% per annum, as determined under the Bookbuild
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TermMeaning
Maximum Conversion
Number
has the meaning given in clause 6.1(a) of the Note Terms
Melbourne time
the time in Melbourne, Australia
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Australia Securities Limited (ABN 55 078 652 276, AFSL 233741)
Morgans
Morgans Financial Limited (ABN 49 010 669 726, AFSL 235410)
New Money Offer
the offer under which a client of a Syndicate Broker who is either a Wholesale Investor or
a Retail Investor within the Notes Target Market who has received personal advice from a
licensed professional adviser may apply through their Syndicate Broker for an allocation
of ANZ Capital Notes 8 (other than under the Reinvestment Offer)
NOHC
the ultimate holding company of ANZ after any NOHC Event which must be a
“non-operating holding company” within the meaning of the Banking Act
NOHC Event
an event which:
•is initiated by the Directors, acting as a Board; and
•would otherwise be a Change of Control event,
but the result of which would be that the person who would be the ultimate holding
company of ANZ would be a NOHC
Non-Conversion Test Date
the second Business Day before the date on which an Exchange Notice is to be sent by
ANZ (or, if trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares did not occur on that date, the last
Business Day prior to that date on which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
occurred)
Non Resident Holder
a Holder who is not a tax resident of Australia
Non-Viability
Trigger Event
the earlier of:
•the issuance of a notice in writing by APRA to ANZ that conversion or write off of
Relevant Securities is necessary because, without it, APRA considers that ANZ would
become non-viable; or
•a determination by APRA, notified to ANZ in writing, that without a public sector
injection of capital, or equivalent support, ANZ would become non-viable
Note Terms
the full terms of issue of Notes, as set out in Appendix A
Notes Target Market
the class of Retail Investors within the target market for ANZ Capital Notes 8,
as set out in the Target Market Determination and described in Section 4.1
Notification Date
has the meaning given in the provisions for the convening of meetings of, and passing
of resolutions by, Holders set out in schedule 2 of the ANZ Capital Notes 8 Deed Poll
Offer
the offer by ANZ of Notes under this Prospectus to raise $1.5 billion with the ability
to raise more or less
Offer Management
Agreement or OMA
the offer management agreement entered into between ANZ and the Joint Lead
Managers in connection with the Offer
Offer Period
the period from the Opening Date to the last Closing Date
Opening Date
the day the Offer opens, which is 23 February 2023
Optional Conversion
Restrictions
the First Optional Conversion Restriction and the Second Optional Conversion Restriction
Optional Exchange Date
means the Distribution Payment Date falling on 20 March 2030, 20 June 2030 or 20
September 2030 – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
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TermMeaning
Ordinary Share or ANZ
Holdings Ordinary Share
a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of ANZ Holdings
Ord Minnett
Ord Minnett Limited (ABN 86 002 733 048)
Original Prospectus
the prospectus dated 15 February 2023 that was lodged with ASIC on that date which
this Prospectus replaces
Outstanding Notes
all Notes other than those that are Converted, Redeemed or Written Off
Participating Broker
any participating organisation of ASX selected by the Joint Lead Managers to participate
in the Bookbuild
Payment Conditions
the tests which need to be satisfied so that ANZ can pay a Distribution, summarised as follows:
•payment of the Distribution not resulting in ANZ (on a Level 1 basis) or the ANZ Group
(on a Level 2 basis or, if applicable, Level 3 basis) not complying with APRA’s then current
capital adequacy requirements as they are applied to ANZ or the Group
(as the case may be) at the time;
•payment of the Distribution not resulting in ANZ becoming, or being likely to become,
insolvent; and
•APRA not otherwise objecting to the payment of the Distribution
For the full description of the tests – see the definition of Payment Condition in
clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
Pollination
Pollination Global Holdings Limited Company No. 11892654, a company incorporated
under the laws of England and Wales
Preference Share
a notional preference share in the capital of ANZ conferring a claim in the winding-up
of ANZ equal to the Face Value and ranking equally in respect of return of capital in a
winding-up senior to ANZ Ordinary Shares and equally with each of the securities which
is an Equal Ranking Instrument
Privacy Act
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Prospectus
this document (including the electronic form of this document), and any supplementary
or replacement prospectus in relation to this document
Prudential Standards
the ADI prudential standards issued by APRA, which define and document APRA’s
framework for assessing, among other things, the capital adequacy of an ADI
Purchaser
one or more third parties selected by ANZ in its absolute discretion
RBA
Reserve Bank of Australia
RBNZ
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Redeem
in relation to a Note, to redeem, in accordance with clause 7 of the Note Terms,
and Redeemed and Redemption have corresponding meanings
Register
the official register of ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares, CN3, CN4, CN5, CN6, CN7 and/or
ANZ Capital Notes 8 (if issued) as the context requires, each being maintained by ANZ,
ANZ Holdings or the Registry on behalf of ANZ or ANZ Holdings and including any
subregister established and maintained in CHESS
Registry
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited (ABN 48 078 279 277) or any other registry
that ANZ appoints to maintain the Register
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TermMeaning
Regulatory Event
broadly, occurs when ANZ receives legal advice that, as a result of a change of law or
regulation in Australia or statement of APRA on or after the Issue Date (each, a Regulatory
Change), more than de minimis additional requirements would be imposed on ANZ or there
would be a more than de minimis negative impact on ANZ in relation to Notes which the
Directors determine to be unacceptable, or the Directors determine that, as a result of a
Regulatory Change, ANZ will not be entitled to treat all Notes as Additional Tier 1 Capital. A
Regulatory Event will not arise where, at the Issue Date, ANZ expected the event would occur
For the full definition – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
Reinvestment Application
an online Application by an Eligible CN3 Holder under the Reinvestment Offer made
by following the instructions at capitalnotes.anz.com
Reinvestment Offer
the invitation to Eligible CN3 Holders to apply through their Syndicate Broker to have
their CN3 Redemption Proceeds reinvested in Notes
Related Entity
has the meaning given by APRA from time to time
Relevant Date
each of:
•the Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date; and
•the first Distribution Payment Date after the Scheduled Mandatory Conversion Date
Relevant Distribution
Payment Date
a Distribution Payment Date if, for any reason, a Distribution has not been paid in full
on that date
Relevant Security
where a Trigger Event occurs, a Tier 1 Capital instrument that, in accordance with its terms
or by operation of law, is capable of being converted into ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares
or written off where that event occurs. It includes Notes, CN3, CN4, CN5, CN6, CN7 and
ANZ Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities
Resale
means the sale of Notes by Holders to the Purchaser in accordance with clause 8 of the
Note Terms and Resell and Resold have corresponding meanings
Resident Holder
an Australian tax resident Holder
Retail Investor
an investor who is a “retail client” under the Corporations Act
Scheduled Mandatory
Conversion Date
20 September 2032
Second Mandatory
Conversion Condition
the VWAP during the period of 20 Business Days on which trading in ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares took place immediately preceding (but not including) the Relevant Date
is greater than 50.51% of the Issue Date VWAP (but in clause 4.10 and clause 5.5 of the
Note Terms, as adjusted in that clause)
Second Optional
Conversion Restriction
a Delisting Event applies in respect of the Non-Conversion Test Date
Second Test Period
the period of 20 Business Days on which trading in ANZ Holdings Ordinary Shares took
place immediately preceding (but not including) the Relevant Date
Senior Creditors
all present and future creditors of ANZ, including depositors, whose claims are:
•entitled to be admitted in the winding-up of ANZ; and
•not expressed to rank equally with, or subordinate to, the claims of a Holder
Shaw and Partners
Shaw and Partners Limited (ABN 24 003 221 583, AFSL 236048)
Special Resolution
either (i) 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 (ii) a resolution signed within one month from the Notification Date by Holders
representing at least 75% of the aggregate nominal amount of Outstanding Notes
as at the Notification Date
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TermMeaning
Syndicate Broker
any of the Joint Lead Managers, Co-Manager or Participating Brokers
Target Market
Determination
the target market determination for ANZ Capital Notes 8 issued by ANZ in accordance
with its obligations under the DDO Regime, that can be obtained electronically from
capitalnotes.anz.com
Ta x
any deduction or withholding required by any applicable law or other taxes, levies,
imposts, charges or duties (including stamp and transaction duties) imposed by any
authority together with any related interest, penalties and expenses in connection
with them
Tax Act
•the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) or the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
(Cth) as the case may be and a reference to any 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);
•any other law setting the rate of income tax payable and any regulation promulgated
under it; and
•any regulation made under any of those laws
Tax Event
broadly, occurs when ANZ receives professional advice that, as a result of a change in
Australian law, or an administrative pronouncement or ruling affecting taxation in
Australia, on or after the Issue Date (and which on the Issue Date was not expected by
ANZ to occur), there is a more than insubstantial risk which the Directors determine to
be unacceptable that ANZ would be exposed to more than an insignificant adverse tax
consequence or increased cost in relation to Notes or any Distribution would not be
a frankable distribution for tax purposes
For the full definition – see clause 17.2 of the Note Terms
Tax Rate
the Australian corporate tax rate applicable to the franking account of ANZ as at the
relevant Distribution Payment Date. As at the date of this Prospectus, the Tax Rate is 30%
TFN
Tax File Number
Third Mandatory
Conversion Condition
no Delisting Event applies in respect of the Relevant Date
Tier 1 Capital
Tier 1 Capital of ADIs (including ANZ) as described by APRA from time to time
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
that ratio as defined by APRA from time to time
Tier 2 Capital
Tier 2 Capital of ADIs (including ANZ) as defined by APRA from time to time
Total Capital Ratio
that ratio as defined by APRA from time to time
Trade Information Network
Trade Information Network Limited Company No. 12210032, a company incorporated
under the laws of England and Wales
Trigger Event
a Common Equity Capital Trigger Event or a Non-Viability Trigger Event
Trigger Event
Conversion Date
•in the case of a Common Equity Capital Trigger Event, the date on which the
determination or notification is made under clause 4.5 of the Note Terms; and
•in the case of a Non-Viability Trigger Event, the date on which APRA notifies ANZ of
such Non-Viability Trigger Event as contemplated in clause 4.6 of the Note Terms
UBS
UBS AG, Australia Branch (ABN 47 088 129 613, AFSL 231087)
US Person
has the meaning given in Regulation S of the US Securities Act
US Securities Act
United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended
V WAP
broadly, the average of the daily volume weighted average sale prices of ANZ Holdings
Ordinary Shares sold on ASX during the relevant period or on the relevant days (such
average rounded to the nearest full cent), as defined in clause 17.2 of the Note Terms and
subject to any adjustments under clause 6 of the Note Terms
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TermMeaning
Westpac or Westpac
Institutional Bank
Westpac Institutional Branch, a division of Westpac Banking Corporation
(ABN 33 007 457 141, AFSL 233714)
Wholesale Investor
a person who is a wholesale client for the purposes of section 761G of the Corporations Act
Written Off
in respect of a Note and a Trigger Event Conversion Date:
•the Note will not be Converted on that date and will not be Converted,
Redeemed or Resold under these Note Terms on any subsequent date; and
•the relevant Holders’ rights (including to payment of Distributions and Face Value)
in relation to such Note are immediately and irrevocably terminated and written off
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
ISSUER
Australia and New Zealand
Banking Group Limited
ANZ Centre Melbourne
Level 9, 833 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008
AUDITOR
KPMG
Level 36, Tower Two
Collins Square
727 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3008
AUSTRALIAN LEGAL
AND TAX ADVISERS
King & Wood Mallesons
Level 27, Collins Arch
447 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
REGISTRY
Computershare Investor Services
Pty Limited
Yarra Falls
452 Johnston Street
Abbotsford VIC 3067
HOW TO CONTACT US
Call us on the ANZ Information Line
1800 113 399 (within Australia)
+ 61 3 9415 4010 (international)
(Monday to Friday –
8:30am to 5:30pm)
Website: capitalnotes.anz.com
Find us on the web at anz.com
JOINT LEAD MANAGERS
ANZ Securities Limited
ANZ Centre Melbourne
Level 9, 833 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Level 1, CBP South
11 Harbour Street
Sydney NSW 2000
E&P Corporate Advisory Pty
Limited
Mayfair Building,
171 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Morgan Stanley Australia
Securities Limited
Level 39, Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
Morgans Financial Limited
Level 29, Riverside Centre
123 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Ord Minnett Limited
Level 18, Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Shaw and Partners Limited
Level 7, Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
UBS AG, Australia Branch
Level 16, Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
Westpac Institutional Bank
Level 18, Westpac Place
275 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
CO-MANAGERS
Bell Potter Securities Limited
Level 29
101 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
LGT Crestone Wealth
Management Limited
Level 32, Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
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