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Restrictions on transfer
There are rules around transfering in and out of this investment, which may depend on eligibility. For example, overseas investors may not be able to transfer into some New Zealand managed funds. Or there may be restrictions on withdrawals, such as not until age 65 for KiwiSaver funds.
Issuer's description of this product:
Term Deposits, a secured debt security
Minimum investment
This is the minimum amount you would need to put into this in order to invest.
Closing date
This offer does not have a closing date and is a continuous issue. It's likely you'll be able to invest for the forseeable future.
Maturity
This investment does not have a fixed date of maturity, which can mean flexible or multiple terms are available.
Rate
This investment offer does not have a single set rate. This may mean that the rate is variable or that there are multiple rates available.
Key facts
Provider website
Issuer's industry
Financial/insurance
Credit ratings
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(Other)
This is the credit rating for this particular bond or debt security.
Issuer credit rating
(Other)
This is the credit rating for the organisation issuing the bond or debt security.
Maturity
Maturity conditions description
Term deposits are issued for terms of three months, six months, one year, eighteen months, two years, three years, four years and five years
Rate
Rate calculation description
The interest rates paid will depend on the term chosen for investment. Interest rates on term deposits are fixed for the terms selected.
Interest rates are available on our website, and subject to change without notice.
Key documents
These are the most important documents that a provider is required to file about this investment.
Product disclosure statement
Before you invest in a product like a fund, you are given a PDS which has essential details about it and the company providing it. Here's more on how to read a PDS.
General Finance Limited PDS - Final 11 September 2024.pdf
How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns
Additional disclosure documents
These are more documents from the provider that can contain interesting information.
Ranking of debt securities - March 2018.pdf
Ranking of debt securities - March 2019.pdf
Key ratios and selected financial information as at 31 March 2020.pdf
Ranking of debt securities - March 2020.pdf
Key ratios and selected financial information as at 31 March 2021.pdf
Ranking of debt securities - March 2021.pdf
Key ratios and selected financial information as at 31 March 2022.docx
Ranking of debt securities - March 2022.docx
Key ratios and selected financial information as at 31 March 2023.docx
Ranking of debt securities - March 2023.docx
Ranking of Debt Securities - March 2024.pdf
Key_ratios_and_selected_financial_information_as_at_31_March_2024.pdf
Additional details
Issuer details
Name
GENERAL FINANCE LIMITED
Type
NZ Limited Company
Industry
Financial/insurance
Website
Registration number in country of origin
860336
NZBN
9429038072994
FSP Number
Credit rating
BB with Stable Outlook (Other) on 06 December 2023
Supervisor
Name
CORPORATE TRUST LIMITED
Offer details
Date registered
25 January 2016
Date opened
03 February 2016
Closing date
None
Offer credit rating
BB with Stable Outlook (Other) on 11 July 2024
Continuous issue
Yes
Further payments may be required
Yes
Restrictions on transfer
Yes
Issuer can withhold, reduce, or delay payment
No
Convertible product
No
Intending to list
No
Schedule 1 exemption
No
FMA exemption
No
Reference numbers
Offer
OFR10368: GENERAL FINANCE LIMITED OFFER OF TERM DEPOSITS
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Product disclosure statement
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Interested in investing in this offer? Visit the provider's website. generalfinance.co.nz