The Issuers intend to use the net proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption of all or a portion of the Company's outstanding Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079 (the "2079 Junior Subordinated Notes") on October 10, 2024, which is the first call date in respect of such notes. The information contained in this press release does not constitute a notice of redemption for the 2079 Junior Subordinated Notes. J.P. Morgan, Mizuho, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Santander are serving as joint book-running managers for the underwritten public offering. The Company has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) on Form F-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the underwritten offering to which this communication relates. The registration statement automatically became effective upon filing on October 19, 2021. Investors should read the accompanying prospectus dated October 19, 2021, the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering dated July 8, 2024, and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and this offering. |