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Amlin PLC 16 March 2005 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Amlin raises further Tier Two debt Amlin plc ('Amlin'), the leading Lloyd's insurer, has raised a further US$50 million of lower Tier Two subordinated debt through a private placement (the ' Issue'). Amlin will use the proceeds to provide long term capital to support its underwriting activities. The Issue, which will be denominated in US dollars, is callable on 15 March 2015 and pays a coupon of 7.28 per cent to give a spread of 275 basis points over the benchmark ten year US treasury yield. The Issue is expected to be rated Baa3 by Moody's and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Commenting on the Issue, Finance Director Richard Hextall said, 'Following on from our successful debut subordinated debt issue last year, we are taking advantage of attractive conditions within the credit market to raise additional tier two debt. We are pleased with the positive response to the Issue which is eligible to qualify as regulatory capital under the regime being introduced by the Financial Services Authority. ' Credit Suisse First Boston acted as structuring adviser and placement agent. ----------------------------------------- Enquiries: Richard Hextall, Finance Director 0207 746 1000 Hannah Bale, Head of Communications 0207 746 1118 David Haggie/Peter Rigby, Haggie Financial 0207 417 8989 Notes for Editors: Amlin is a recognised leader in the London insurance and reinsurance market, providing a global client base with risk management solutions. Amlin has four business specialisms: Aviation; Marine; UK commercial; and International property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. A FTSE 250 quoted company, Amlin owns 100% of its £850 million capacity for 2005, wholly written through Lloyd's Syndicate 2001. The Syndicate is rated 'A' (Excellent) for financial strength by AM Best and A1 for financial strength by Moody's. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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