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BELONG LIMITED 7.5% SOCIAL BONDS DUE 2033
Issue Size Announcement
This announcement constitutes the Issue Size Announcement as referred to in the prospectus dated 27 May 2026 (the "Prospectus") and must be read in conjunction with the Prospectus.
Defined terms used herein shall have the meanings attributed to them in the Prospectus. The Prospectus is available on the website of RCB Bonds PLC (https://rcb-bonds.com/new-issues) and the website of Belong Limited (https://www.belong.org.uk/investors/retail-charity-bond-offer).
The Offer Period relating to the Bonds closed at 5 p.m. (London time) on 9 June 2026 and, accordingly, Bonds can no longer be subscribed for pursuant to the offer. In accordance with PRM 2.4.1R of the Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market sourcebook, the Issuer is pleased to confirm the following in connection with the offer of the Bonds:
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Issue Date:
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18 June 2026 |
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Total principal amount of the Bonds issued (including Retained Bonds):
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£40,000,000 |
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Total principal amount of Retained Bonds:
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£18,000,000 |
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Amount of the Loan to be advanced on the Issue Date:
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£22,000,000 |
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Estimated expenses relating to the offer:
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£198,000 |
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Estimated net proceeds of the offer:
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£21,802,000 |
As described in the Prospectus, the Charity will use the proceeds of the issue of the Bonds to repay the 2018 Loan in full. Following repayment of the 2018 Loan, the Issuer will redeem the outstanding 2026 Bonds in full.
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For enquiries, please contact:
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Allia C&C Henrietta Podd |
Tel: +44 (0)20 3039 3452 |
The offering and the distribution of this announcement and other information in connection with the offer in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and persons into whose possession any document or other information referred to herein comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a 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.
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, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons. The Bonds are being offered and sold outside of the United States in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act.