Schaeffler establishes debt issuance programme 

HERZOGENAURACH, September 28, 2018. Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler today established a EUR 5.0 billion debt issuance programme, following approval of the corresponding base prospectus by the competent authority Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). The debt issuance programme provides Schaeffler with a flexible platform to obtain funding from the debt capital markets in the future. 

The establishment of the debt issuance programme follows shortly after a rating upgrade by S&P to BBB-, which positions Schaeffler as investment grade company at all three major rating agencies. Subsequent to the upgrade, Schaeffler released all remaining security interests previously granted to secure its facilities agreement and existing bonds in accordance with the respective security release provisions.

The establishment of the debt issuance programme in connection with the security release allows Schaeffler to continue the development of its financing structure towards an unsecured investment grade financing structure and underpins Schaeffler’s commitment to maintain its investment grade ratings in the long term.

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About Schaeffler
The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industrial supplier. Top quality, outstanding technology, and exceptionally innovative spirit form the basis for the continued success of the company. By delivering high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is already shaping “Mobility for tomorrow” to a significant degree. The technology company generated sales of approximately EUR 14 billion in 2017. With more than 92,000 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies.

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Thorsten Möllmann, Senior Vice President Global Communications & Branding, Schaeffler AG, 
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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	Dr. Axel Lüdeke, Head of Business and Financial Communications & PR, Schaeffler AG, 
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Renata Casaro, Head of Investor Relations,
Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
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	Stefanie Meixner, Investor Relations,
Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
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