Long Term Objectives

Commitment to investment grade credit ratings

Diversify source where pricing is favourable

Maintain access to diverse debt capital markets

Extend average tenor of debt and maintain good maturity spread profile

Credit Rating


Current Credit Rating

Aurizon Operations Limited

ISSUER CREDIT RATING
S&P (Outlook) BBB+ (Stable)
Moody's (Outlook) Baa1 (Stable)

Aurizon Network Pty Ltd

ISSUER CREDIT RATING
S&P (Outlook) BBB+ (Stable)
Moody's (Outlook) Baa1 (Stable)

Historic Credit Rating

Aurizon Holdings Limited*

FY19  FY18 FY17 FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13 FY12 FY11
S&P (Outlook) BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
Moody's (Outlook) Baa1 (Stable) Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (negative) Baa1 (Stable) Baa1 (Stable) Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable)

* Ratings withdrawn September 2019. 

 

 Aurizon Network Pty Ltd

 FY21   FY20  FY19 FY18 FY17 FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13
S&P (Outlook)  BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
BBB+ (Stable)
Moody's (Outlook)
 Baa1 (Stable) Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable) Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (negative) Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable)
Baa1 (Stable)

Aurizon Operations Limited

FY21    FY20
S&P (Outlook)  BBB+ (Stable) BBB+ (Stable)
Moody's (Outlook)
 Baa1 (Stable) Baa1 (Stable)

Debt Maturity Profile

Borrowings

Bank Loans

Aurizon Finance has bilateral bank debt facilities totalling $A625m and Aurizon Network has bilateral bank debt facilities totalling $A1.2b.

Australia Dollar Corporate Bonds

In October 2013 Aurizon Network priced a 7 year Medium Term Note (“MTN”) with a face value of $525 million, maturing on 28 October 2020. The bond was issued at a fixed rate with a semi-annual coupon of 5.75 per cent per annum. The issuance represented Aurizon Network’s debut issue in the A$ bond market.

In June 2017, Aurizon Network priced a 7 year Medium Term Note (“MTN”) with a face value of $425 million, maturing on 21 June 2024.  The bond was issued at a fixed rate with a semi-annual coupon of 4.00 per cent per annum.

In September 2019, Aurizon Network issued a 10.5 year $A Private Placement  with a face value of $82 million, maturing on 22 March 2030. The bond was issued at a fixed rate with a semi-annual coupon of 2.885 per cent per annum.

In August 2020, Aurizon Network priced a 10 year Medium Term Note (“MTN”) with a face value of $500 million, maturing on 2 September 2030. The bond was issued at a fixed rate with a semi-annual coupon of 2.90 per cent per annum.

In March 2021, Aurizon Finance (Operations) priced a 7 year Medium Term Note (“MTN”) with a face value of $500 million, maturing on 9 March 2028. The bond was issued at a fixed rate with a semi-annual coupon of 3.00 per cent per annum. The issuance represented Aurizon Finance’s (Operations’) debut issue in the A$ bond market.

In June 2021, Aurizon Network issued a 10.5 year $A Private Placement with a face value of $75 million, maturing on 15 December 2031.  The bond was issued at a fixed rate with a semi-annual coupon of 3.291 per cent per annum.

 

 

Euro Corporate Bonds

In September 2014 Aurizon Network priced a 10 year Euro Medium Term Note ("EMTN") with a face value of Euro 500 million, maturing on September 2024. The bond was issued with a coupon of 2% per annum. The issuance represented Aurizon Network’s debut issue in the Euro bond market.

In May 2016 Aurizon Network priced a 10 year Euro Medium Term Note (“EMTN”) with a face value of Euro 500 million, maturing on 1 June 2026. The bond was issued with a coupon of 3.125% per annum.

Other Bank Loans - Working Capital Agreement

Aurizon Finance and Aurizon Network have bilateral working capital facility agreements for A$125m and A$75m respectively. These facilities are reviewed on an annual basis.

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Email: debtinvestor@aurizon.com.au
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