REG - RCB Bonds PLC - Early closure of offer period

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24/02/2023 09:45

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RNS Number : 9848Q  RCB Bonds PLC  24 February 2023

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retail clients (all distribution channels).

 

THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY 6.25% SUSTAINABLE BONDS
DUE 2029

Early Closure of Offer Period

RCB Bonds PLC (the "Company") announces that the Offer Period for The Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company 6.25% Sustainable Bonds due 2029
(the "Bonds") will close at 12 noon (London time) on 24 February 2023 (the
"End of Offer Date"), such time and date being earlier than the originally
scheduled end to the Offer Period which was 12 noon (London time) on 28
February 2023.

The Company will release an announcement constituting the Issue Size
Announcement as referred to in the prospectus dated 30 January 2023 (the
"Prospectus") at a time and date shortly after the End of Offer Date.

Defined terms used herein shall have the meanings attributed to them in the
Prospectus in relation to the Bonds.

-ENDS-

 

For enquiries, please contact:

 FTI Consulting                             Tel: +44 (0)20 3727 1000

 Dido Laurimore, Ellie Sweeney, Neel Bose
 Allia C&C                                  Tel: +44 (0)20 3039 3452

 Henrietta Podd

 

About RMBI Care Co.

RMBI Care Co. provides residential care, nursing care and residential dementia
support to older Freemasons, their families and people in the wider community.
We have been caring for older people for over 180 years and today, we support
over 1,000 residents across 17 care homes in England and Wales with a focus on
wellbeing and quality outcomes.

We treat each person as an individual. We believe that everyone should be able
to enjoy later life and we are here to help our residents stay as independent
as possible. Above all, we live by our values - kind, supportive and trusted.

For further information about the Charity, please go to
https://www.rmbi.org.uk (https://www.rmbi.org.uk) .

RMBI Care Co. is part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation - Funded entirely
by Freemasons, MCF builds better lives by encouraging opportunity, promoting
independence and improving wellbeing. For more information, please visit:
www.mcf.org.uk (http://www.mcf.org.uk)

About Allia C&C

Allia C&C is a leading expert in socially responsible finance, working to
amplify economic and social impact. It supports a range of organisations that
span the impact spectrum, from charities through to businesses that act
responsibly - facilitating their access to the most appropriate and optimal
funding for their needs from investors who are interested in creating impact.

The team at Allia C&C were responsible for the creation of the RCB
platform and have managed each of its bond issues.

Allia C&C is a trading name of City & Continental Ltd, an Allia
company.

For more information please see www.alliacc.com (http://www.alliacc.com)

About RCB

RCB Bonds PLC is a public limited company, established as a special purpose
issuing vehicle. It is governed by an independent and experienced board of
directors from the financial and charity sectors who are acting on a pro-bono
basis. The administration of RCB is carried out by Allia Bond Services Ltd, a
subsidiary of Allia C&C.

For more information please see https://rcb-bonds.com (https://rcb-bonds.com)

About the Bonds

·      The Bonds may not be suitable for all investors. Investors should
ensure they fully understand the risks and seek independent financial advice.

·      Investors should note that the market price of the Bonds can rise
and fall during the life of the investment and the price of the Bonds could
fall below the issue price of £100.

·      In the event that RCB Bonds PLC or The Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution Care Company becomes insolvent or goes out of business, investors
may lose some or all of their investment.

 

This announcement is an advertisement within the meaning of Article 2(k) of
Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the "EUWA") (the "UK Prospectus
Regulation") and is not a prospectus for the purposes of the UK Prospectus
Regulation. A prospectus dated 30 January 2023 (the "Prospectus") relating to
the Bonds has been prepared and made available to the public in accordance
with the UK Prospectus Regulation.

The Prospectus is available on the website of RCB Bonds PLC
(https://rcb-bonds.com/bonds/rmbi. A key information document ("KID") pursuant
to Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of
the EUWA has been prepared by RCB Bonds PLC in connection with the Bonds. A
copy of the KID is also available on the website of RCB Bonds PLC
(https://rcb-bonds.com/bonds/rmbi).

The Prospectus has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (the
"FCA") as competent authority under the UK Prospectus Regulation. The FCA only
approves the Prospectus as meeting the standards of completeness,
comprehensibility and consistency imposed by the UK Prospectus Regulation.
Such approval should not be considered as an endorsement of RCB Bonds PLC, The
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company or the quality of the Bonds
that are the subject of the Prospectus.

Potential investors should read the Prospectus before making an investment
decision in order to fully understand the potential risks and rewards
associated with the decision to invest in the Bonds that are the subject of
the Prospectus. Investors should not subscribe for any bonds referred to in
this announcement except on the basis of information in the Prospectus.

The restriction on financial promotions contained in section 21(1) of the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 does not apply to this announcement by
virtue of article 70(1A) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
(Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended.

The offering and the distribution of this announcement and other information
in connection with the offer in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law
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violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation
to sell, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase any Bonds. Any purchase
of Bonds pursuant to the offer should only be made on the basis of the
information contained in the Prospectus.

The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the United States
Securities Act of 1933 (as amended, the "Securities Act") and, subject to
certain exceptions, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to
United States persons. The Bonds are being offered and sold outside of the
United States in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act.

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