FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2004
Preem Holdings AB (publ)
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Sandhamnsgatan 51, S-11590, Stockholm, Sweden
(Address of principal executive offices)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 10, 2004 |
| By: | /s/ Michael G:son Low |
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| Name: | Michael G:son Low | |
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| Title: | President and CEO | |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Preem Holdings AB (publ) raises €100 million of financing
in the international bond markets
Stockholm, Sweden (May 10, 2004) — Preem Holdings AB (publ) (the “Company”) today announced that it has raised €100 million in debt financing by the issuance of senior subordinated notes through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Preem Petroleum AB (publ), in the international bond markets. The notes bear interest at an annual rate of 9% and are due on May 15, 2014. The Company has guaranteed the notes on a senior basis.
This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes, nor shall there be any sale of the notes in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. The notes have been offered to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act. Unless and until so registered, the notes may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
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