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Ubisoft Entertainment SA (UBI.PA)
- Globe Newswire
UBISOFT SUCCESSFULLY PRICES A €600 MILLION BOND ISSUE
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION TO ANY U.S. PERSON OR IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES (EACH AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED) OR IN OR INTO CANADA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RELEASE, PUBLISH OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PRESS RELEASE. UBISOFT SUCCESSFULLY PRICES A €600 MILLION BOND ISSUE Download the Press Release Paris, November 18, 2020 – Ubisoft today successfully priced a €600m, 7-year (due in November 2027) bond issue, with an annual coupon of 0.878%. The order book reached an amount approaching €3bn and was nearly 5 times oversubscribed. The success of this transaction illustrates investors' strong confidence in Ubisoft’s group strategy and credit profile. The net proceeds of the bond will be used for general corporate purposes as well as potential future acquisitions. The offering will allow Ubisoft to extend its maturity profile at an attractive cost compared to existing financing instruments and further diversify its debt investor base. This is Ubisoft’s second bond market offering. BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Commerzbank and J.P. Morgan are acting as Joint Global Coordinators, and HSBC and Société Générale are acting as Joint bookrunners. Contact Investor RelationsJean-Benoît RoquetteSVP Investor Relations+ 33 1 48 18 52 39Jean-benoit.roquette@ubisoft.comPress Relations Michael Burk Senior Director of Corporate Public Relations + 33 1 48 18 24 03 Michael.burk@ubisoft.com Alexandre Enjalbert Senior Investor Relations Manager + 33 1 48 18 50 78 Alexandre.enjalbert@ubisoft.com DisclaimerThis press release is for information purposes only and is not an offer to sell or subscribe securities or a solicitation of an order to purchase or subscribe securities in any jurisdiction. The securities mentioned in this press release were not and will not be offered through a public offering other than to qualified investors.This press release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities in the United States of America or any other jurisdiction in or from which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such invitation under applicable securities laws. These securities may not be offered or sold in the United States of America unless they are registered or exempt from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Ubisoft Entertainment SA does not intend to register any of the securities mentioned in this announcement in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States.This press release is not a prospectus as required under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended, the “Prospectus Regulation”). A prospectus will be prepared and made available to the public, in compliance with the Prospectus Regulation, as part of admitting the bonds to trading on the Euronext regulated market in Paris.This press release does not constitute an offer of securities in France or in any other country. The bonds are the subject of a placement in France and outside France solely to qualified investors as defined in Article 2 point (e) of the Prospectus Regulation and in accordance with Article L. 411-2(1°) of the Monetary and Financial Code. Ubisoft Entertainment SA will undertake no action as part of this placement with a view to making a public offering in France or abroad other than to qualified investors. The dissemination of this press release in any country where such dissemination could constitute a violation of applicable legislation is prohibited.This press release may be sent to persons located in the United Kingdom only under circumstances wherein section 21(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 does not apply. About UbisoftUbisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six® and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. © 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. Attachment Download the Press Release
- Globe Newswire
UBISOFT PLACE AVEC SUCCES UNE EMISSION OBLIGATAIRE DE 600 MILLIONS D’EUROS
CE DOCUMENT N’EST PAS DESTINE A ETRE COMMUNIQUE, PUBLIE OU DIFFUSE, AUX ETATS UNIS OU A UNE « U.S. PERSON » (TELS QUE DEFINIS DANS LA « REGULATION S » EN VERTU DU U.S. SECURITIES ACT DE 1933, TEL QUE MODIFIE) AU CANADA, EN AUSTRALIE, AU JAPON OU DANS UN QUELCONQUE PAYS DANS LEQUEL LA COMMUNICATION, PUBLICATION OU DIFFUSION DU PRESENT COMMUNIQUE EST ILLEGALE. UBISOFT PLACE AVEC SUCCES UNE EMISSION OBLIGATAIRE DE 600 MILLIONS D’EUROS Télécharger le communiqué Paris, 18 novembre 2020 – Ubisoft a placé aujourd’hui avec succès une émission obligataire d’un montant total de 600 millions d’euros à échéance 7 ans (novembre 2027), avec un coupon annuel de 0,878%. Le carnet d’ordres a atteint un montant proche des 3 milliards d’euros, soit un taux de sursouscription de près de 5 fois. La réussite de cette transaction témoigne de la profonde confiance des investisseurs dans la stratégie d’Ubisoft et dans son profil de crédit. Le produit net de cette émission aura vocation à être affecté aux besoins généraux de l'entreprise ainsi qu’au financement d’acquisitions potentielles futures. Cette opération permettra à Ubisoft d’allonger la maturité de son profil d’endettement à un coût plus attractif que celui des instruments financiers en place et de diversifier sa base d’investisseurs crédit. Il s’agit de la deuxième émission obligataire d’Ubisoft. Cette émission a été menée conjointement par BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, Commerzbank et J.P. Morgan en tant que coordinateurs globaux, et par HSBC et Société Générale en tant que teneurs de livres associés. Contacts Communication financièreJean-Benoît RoquetteDirecteur de la Communication Financière+ 33 1 48 18 52 39Jean-benoit.roquette@ubisoft.comRelations PresseEmmanuel CarréAttaché de Presse+ 33 1 48 18 50 91Emmanuel.carre@ubisoft.comAlexandre EnjalbertResponsable Relations Investisseurs Senior+33 1 48 18 50 78Alexandre.enjalbert@ubisoft.com AvertissementsCe communiqué de presse est diffusé pour information seulement et il ne constitue pas une offre de vente ou de souscription de titres financiers ni une sollicitation d’un ordre d’achat ou de souscription de titres financiers dans quelque juridiction que ce soit. Les titres mentionnés dans le présent communiqué n’ont pas été et ne seront pas offerts dans le cadre d’une offre au public à des personnes autres que des investisseurs qualifiés.Ce communiqué ne constitue pas une offre de titres aux États-Unis ou dans toute autre juridiction dans ou depuis laquelle, ou émanant de ou à une quelconque personne à laquelle, il est interdit de faire une telle offre conformément aux dispositions législatives et réglementaires applicables. Les titres ne peuvent être ni offerts, ni cédés aux États-Unis sans enregistrement ou exemption d’enregistrement conformément à l’U.S. Securities Act de 1933 tel que modifié. Ubisoft Entertainment SA n’a pas l’intention d’enregistrer ces titres aux Etats-Unis ni de lancer une offre au public de ces titres aux Etats-Unis.Le présent communiqué ne constitue pas un prospectus pour les besoins du Règlement (UE) 2017/1129 tel qu’amendé (le “Règlement Prospectus”). Un prospectus sera préparé et mis à la disposition du public conformément au Règlement Prospectus dans le cadre de l’admission des obligations aux négociations du marché réglementé d’Euronext à Paris.Le présent communiqué ne constitue pas une offre de titres en France ni à l’étranger. Les obligations font l’objet d’un placement en France et hors de France uniquement auprès d’investisseurs qualifiés tels que définis au point (e) de l’article 2 du Règlement Prospectus et en conformité avec l’article L.411-2, 1° du Code monétaire et financier. Aucune démarche ne sera entreprise par Ubisoft Entertainment SA dans le cadre du présent placement en vue de permettre une offre au public en France ou à l’étranger à des personnes autres que des investisseurs qualifiés. La diffusion du présent communiqué est interdite dans tous pays où cela pourrait constituer une violation de la législation applicable. Le présent communiqué ne peut être diffusé auprès de personnes situées au Royaume-Uni que dans les circonstances où la section 21(1) du Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ne s’applique pas. À propos d’UbisoftUbisoft figure parmi les leaders mondiaux de la création, édition et distribution de jeux vidéo et de services interactifs. Le groupe possède un riche portefeuille de marques de renommée internationale telles que Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs® ou encore la série de jeux vidéo Tom Clancy dont Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six et The Division. Les équipes d’Ubisoft, à travers son réseau mondial de studios et de filiales de distribution, s’engagent à offrir aux joueurs des expériences de jeu originales et inoubliables sur l’ensemble des plateformes populaires, dont les consoles, mobiles, tablettes et PC. Pour l'exercice 2019-20, le net bookings d’Ubisoft s’est élevé à 1 534 millions d’euros. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur : www.ubisoftgroup.com. © 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. Pièce jointe Télécharger le communiqué
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UBISOFT’S ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA IS THE BIGGEST ASSASSIN’S CREED GAME LAUNCH IN HISTORY
UBISOFT’S ASSASSIN’S CREED VALHALLA IS THE BIGGEST ASSASSIN’S CREED GAME LAUNCH IN HISTORY The Premiere Next-Gen Title Sold Through More Units in First Week Than Any Other Assassin’s Creed Game Biggest PC Launch Ever for a Ubisoft Game Download the Press Release Paris, France — November 17, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft® announced strong early sales for Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, one of the highest rated games this season1. Building on favorable review scores and early player response, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has sold through more units in its first week than any other Assassin’s Creed game sold during the same period. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has also become the top-selling Ubisoft PC launch ever, driven by all-time record Ubisoft Store sales performance. With strong feedback from players on next-gen consoles, ACV is delivering on its promise to make the most of the new hardware. “We are truly delighted by the enthusiastic response from players and want to thank the fans for their incredible support. Delivering this game amid a global pandemic was a true tour de force by our teams and it’s fantastic to see players enjoying the game so much,” said Julien Laferrière, producer on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. “Launch is only the beginning and we have robust content plans for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla that will keep players immersed in their epic Viking saga for a long time to come.” Players are already well into their adventure in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, covering more than 4 million kilometers, building their settlements (over 55 million buildings already unlocked since launch) and becoming fully immersed in the Norse and Saxon culture through the Orlog dice games (over 3.5 million games of Orlog have been won so far) or even enjoying the drinking and flyting contests (over 1.8 million players have won at least one drinking game since launch). With development led by Ubisoft Montreal2, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers players the captivating experience of playing as Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior, driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD. Players can relive the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a revamped dual-wielding combat system and experience new gameplay features such as raids, assaults, and the settlement, as well as a revamped progression and gear upgrade system. Political alliances, combat decisions and dialogue choices can influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, so players must choose wisely to protect their clan’s home and their future. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, as well as on Stadia, Amazon Luna and Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+. For more information about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, please visit assassinscreed.com. For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and other Ubisoft games, visit news.ubisoft.com. Retrieved from Metacritic.com (as of November 16, 2020). According to average scores for Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One and PC versions. Associate studios are Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montpellier Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Pune, with additional help from external partner Sperasoft. Contacts Investor RelationsJean-Benoît RoquetteSVP Investor Relations+ 33 1 48 18 52 39Jean-benoit.roquette@ubisoft.com Alexandre Enjalbert Senior Investor Relations Manager +33 1 48 18 50 78 Alexandre.enjalbert@ubisoft.com Press Relations Michael Burk Senior Director of Corporate Public Relations + 33 1 48 18 24 03 Michael.burk@ubisoft.com About Assassin’s CreedSince it first launched in 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has sold more than 155 million games worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series in video game history. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into numerous other entertainment media. About UbisoftUbisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six® and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. © 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Stadia, the Stadia beacon, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Amazon, Luna, and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Attachment Download the Press Release
