NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI;
TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL; Nasdaq: TRIN), the world's leading source of intelligent
information for businesses and professionals, today announced it has entered
into an agency agreement with a syndicate of Canadian investment dealers for a
public offering in Canada of C$750 million (approximately US$610 million) of
6.0% notes due 2016. The notes are being issued by Thomson Reuters Corporation
and will be unconditionally guaranteed by Thomson Reuters PLC.
The offering is expected to close on March 31, 2009, subject to customary
closing conditions. Thomson Reuters intends to use the net proceeds to repay
certain notes due in 2009.
The notes are not being offered or sold in the United States. This news
release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any of such notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or
sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is
unlawful.
This communication is directed solely at persons who (i) are outside the
United Kingdom or (ii) are investment professionals within the meaning of
article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial
Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion Order") or (iii) are persons
falling within article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Financial Promotion Order or
(iv) is a person to whom such communication may otherwise lawfully be made
(all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"). This
communication must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not
relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this
communication relates is available only to relevant persons and will be
engaged in only with relevant persons.
Thomson Reuters
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for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with
innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision
makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and
media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With
headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota,
Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. Thomson
Reuters shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TRI); Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI); London Stock Exchange (LSE: TRIL); and Nasdaq
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Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results
This news release includes forward-looking statements that are based on
certain assumptions and reflect Thomson Reuters current expectations.
Forward-looking statements are those that are not historical facts and include
Thomson Reuters expectations about the offering. There can be no assurance
that the offering will be completed. Forward-looking statements are subject to
a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events
to differ materially from current expectations. Some of the factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations are
discussed in materials filed by Thomson Reuters Corporation and Thomson
Reuters PLC from time to time with securities regulatory authorities. Thomson
Reuters disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable law, rule or
regulation.
CONTACTS
Fred Hawrysh Frank Golden
Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President,
Corporate Affairs Investor Relations
1.646 223 5285 1.646 223 5288
fred.hawrysh@thomsonreuters.com frank.golden@thomsonreuters.com
Victoria Brough
Head of Corporate
Communications, EMEA
+44 (0) 207 542 8763
victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com
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/CONTACT: Fred Hawrysh, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs,
+1-646-223-5285, fred.hawrysh@thomsonreuters.com, or Victoria Brough, Head of
Corporate, Communications, EMEA, +44(0)207-542-8763,
victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com, or Frank Golden, Senior Vice President,
Investor Relations, +1-646-223-5288, frank.golden@thomsonreuters.com/
/Web Site: http://www.thomsonreuters.com /
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