Bombardier Inc. announced that it has successfully priced its offering of $2 billion aggregate principal amount of new Senior Notes. The issuance is comprised of $750 million aggregate principal amount of Bombardier's Senior Notes due 2016, which carry a coupon of 4.250% per annum and will be sold at par, and $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of Bombardier's Senior Notes due 2023, which carry a coupon of 6.125% per annum and will be sold at par. The 2016 Notes have a maturity date of January 15, 2016, and the 2023 Notes have a maturity date of January 15, 2023.

The issuance is expected to close on or about January 14, 2013. Bombardier intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes.