There are some aspects of this fund which may require extra consideration before deciding to invest.

Schedule 1 exemption

This investment offer has a Schedule 1 exemption, which means there is not as much required to be disclosed about it as others. There will be fewer documents to see. Here's more about Schedule 1.

Exclusion for debt securities issued by a registered bank (clause 21(b) of Schedule 1 of the FMCA)

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 can withhold payment

In this case, the provider of this investment may not pay investors back straight away. This is important to know and acknowledge as you research investments.

Issuer's description of this product:

Unsecured, subordinated debt securities issued as redeemable shares and qualifying as Tier 2 regulatory capital.

Minimum investment

$5,000

This is the minimum amount you would need to put into this in order to invest.

Closing date

15 Feb 2024

This is when this offer closes to investors.

Maturity

10y, 6m

This investment offer finishes after the above time period.

Maturity details

Rate

Non-Fixed

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.

Rate details

Key facts

Provider website

Intending to list

The issuer has indicated that they are intending to list this investment on a public exchange, or that it is already listed. See the listing here: nzx.com

Issuer's industry

Financial/insurance

Credit ratings

Credit ratings can help you understand whether your investment in bonds will pay or if you'll get your money back. They indicate the long-term ability of the issuer to repay its debts. See also the Reserve Bank's primer on credit ratings and a map of the three scales used by the rating agencies.

Investment credit rating

BB+
(Fitch Ratings)

This is the credit rating for this particular bond or debt security.

Issuer credit rating

BBB Outlook Stable
(Fitch Ratings)

This is the credit rating for the organisation issuing the bond or debt security.

Maturity

10 years, 6 months

Maturity description

This investment offer finishes after the above time period.

Rate

Non-fixed

Rate calculation description

The interest rate for the first five and a half years until the First Optional Redemption Date (22 August 2029) is 7.62% per annum. The interest rate from (and including) the First Optional Redemption Date will be a floating rate which will be reset quarterly, will apply from the first day of each Interest Period and will be equal to the sum of the 3 Month Bank Bill Rate (applying at the time the Interest rate is set) and the Issue Margin. The Issue Margin in 3.00% per annum and will not change throughout the term.

Key documents

These are the most important documents that a provider is required to file about this investment.

Additional details

Issuer details

Name

SOUTHLAND BUILDING SOCIETY

Type

Building Society

Industry

Financial/insurance

Website

NZBN

Credit rating

BBB Outlook Stable (Fitch Ratings) on 01 August 2023

Offer details

Date registered

05 February 2024

Date opened

12 February 2024

Closing date

15 February 2024

Offer credit rating

BB+ (Fitch Ratings) on 05 February 2024

Continuous issue

No

Further payments may be required

No

Restrictions on transfer

Yes

Issuer can withhold, reduce, or delay payment

Yes

Convertible product

No

Intending to list

Yes : nzx.com

Schedule 1 exemption

Yes: Exclusion for debt securities issued by a registered bank (clause 21(b) of Schedule 1 of the FMCA)

FMA exemption

No

Reference numbers

Offer

OFR13709: OFFER OF UNSECURED SUBORDINATED BONDS BY SBS BANK

Next steps

Want to know more about this investment or how it compares to others? Have a look at its peers.

Product disclosure statement

Take a deeper dive into the PDS, which has essential details about this offer and the company providing it. Here's more on how to read a PDS.

Market listing

The provider has indicated they are intending to list this investment, or that it is already listed, on a public securities market. Here's where to find the market listing: nzx.com

Getting investment advice

Good advice is gold. Everyone can benefit from expert advice, provided the adviser has your interests at heart. Here's how to find one and key questions to ask. 

Interested in investing in this offer? Visit the provider's website. sbsbank.co.nz