Rogers Communications announces US$1.5 billion offering of debt securities

On September 25, 2013, Rogers announced pricing of a US$1.5 billion underwritten public offering of debt securities, consisting of US$8.5 million aggregate principal amount of 4.10% senior notes due 2023 and US$6.5 million aggregate principal amount of 5.45% senior notes due 2043. The net proceeds from the issuance of these US dollar debt securities will be approximately US$1.481 billion, which are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. Rogers Communications Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications and media company, and Canada’s largest wireless provider. In respect of British Columbia matters, Rogers Communications Inc. was advised by a Fasken Martineau team that included Don Dalik, Lata Casciano, Georald Ingborg, and Kareen Zimmer (M&A, Corporate Finance).