DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - March 05, 2008) - Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) announced
today that it has priced its offering of $150.0 million aggregate principal
amount of 5.0% convertible senior notes due 2028. This offering is made
pursuant to a prospectus supplement and a final term sheet to the Company's
current shelf registration statement as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day
option to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million aggregate principal
amount of notes solely to cover over-allotments.
The notes will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 5.0% per annum,
beginning September 15, 2008. The notes will mature on March 15, 2028 and
may not be redeemed by Bill Barrett Corporation prior to March 26, 2012,
after which the notes may be redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued
interest. Note holders may require Bill Barrett Corporation to purchase all
or a portion of their notes at 100% of principal plus accrued interest on
specified dates commencing on March 20, 2012 or upon specified corporate
transactions, details of which are provided in the prospectus supplement.
The notes will be convertible under certain circumstances described in the
prospectus supplement into cash, Bill Barrett Corporation common stock or a
combination, at the Company's election. The initial conversion price is
approximately $66.33 per share, which is equivalent to a conversion rate of
15.0761 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes. The
notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company.
The offering is expected to close on March 12, 2008, subject to customary
closing conditions. The Company plans to use the net proceeds from the
offering to reduce the outstanding indebtedness under the Company's
revolving credit facility.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC and J.P.
Morgan Securities Inc. were joint book-running managers for this offering.
Copies of the prospectus supplement may be obtained from Deutsche Bank
Securities Inc. by writing to Deutsche Bank Securities Prospectus
Department, 100 Plaza One, Second Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07311, or by
calling 800-503-4611. The prospectus supplement may also be found at the
SEC Website at www.sec.gov.
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation
of an offer to buy, securities. The securities will not be sold in any
state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws
of that jurisdiction.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's judgment as of this date and include
certain risks and uncertainties. Please refer to the prospectus supplement
with respect to the offering of the notes and the Company's annual report
for the year-ended December 31, 2007 filed on Form 10-K with the SEC for a
list of certain risk factors. Actual results may differ materially from
Company projections and can be affected by a variety of factors outside the
control of the Company. Bill Barrett Corporation encourages readers to
consider the risks and uncertainties associated with projections. In
addition, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly revise or update
any forward-looking statements based on future events or circumstances.
ABOUT BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG), headquartered in Denver, Colorado
explores for and develops natural gas and oil in the Rocky Mountain region
of the United States. Additional information about the Company may be found
on its web site www.billbarrettcorp.com.