TORONTO, March 3 /CNW/ - The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD") today announced
that it has entered into an agreement with a group of underwriters led by TD
Securities Inc. for an issue of 8 million Non-cumulative Class A First
Preferred Shares, Series R (the "Series R Shares"), carrying a face value of
$25.00 per share, to raise gross proceeds of $200 million. TD intends to file
in Canada a prospectus supplement to its January 11, 2007 base shelf
prospectus in respect of this issue.
TD has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase, on the same
terms, up to an additional 2 million Series R Shares. This option is
exercisable in whole or in part by the underwriters at any time up to two
business days prior to closing. The maximum gross proceeds raised under the
offering will be $250 million should this option be exercised in full.
The Series R Shares will yield 5.60% per cent annually and are redeemable
by TD for cash, subject to regulatory consent, at a declining premium after
approximately five years.
The issue is anticipated to qualify as Tier 1 capital for TD and the
expected closing date is March 12, 2008.
The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the
U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the
United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the
registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to
sell securities in the United States.
About TD Bank Financial Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as
TD Bank Financial Group. TD Bank Financial Group serves more than 14 million
customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key
financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking,
including TD Canada Trust; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse and an
investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking through TD
Banknorth; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD Bank Financial
Group also ranks among the world's leading on-line financial services firms,
with more than 4.5 million on-line customers. TD Bank Financial Group had
CDN$435 billion in assets as of January 31, 2008. The Toronto-Dominion Bank
trades on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges under the symbol "TD", as
well as on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
For further information: John van Boxmeer, Associate Vice President,
Capital Finance, (416) 308-7309