Note
On November 16, 2020, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) (“Pfizer”) completed the transaction to spin-off its Upjohn division and combine it with Mylan N.V. (Nasdaq: MYL) to form Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS) (“Viatris”), triggering a Potential Adjustment Event as per the terms and conditions of the market-linked GICs in respect of the common shares of Pfizer, a Reference Share in the Reference Portfolio of the market-linked GICs. As stockholders received common shares of Viatris, they were sold and reinvested in common shares of Pfizer. As a result, the Initial Value of the common shares of Pfizer was adjusted as of the closing of the markets on November 16, 2020.
On July 18, 2022, GSK PLC (LN: GSK) (“GSK”) separated its consumer healthcare business to form Haleon PLC (LN: HLN) (“Haleon”), an independent listed company. Following the spin-off, GSK completed the consolidation of its share capital, effective by the closing of the markets on the same day. These events triggered Potential Adjustment Events as per the terms and conditions of the market-linked GICs in respect of the common shares of GSK, a Reference Share in the Reference Portfolio of the market-linked GICs. As such, the Initial Value of the common shares of GSK was adjusted for the spin-off as of the opening of the markets on July 18, 2022, followed by an adjustment to reflect the consolidation at the closing of the markets on the same day.
On May 24, 2022, BHP Group Limited (ASE: BHP) (BHP) completed the spin-off of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASE: WDS) (Woodside) by the special distribution of one newly issued share of Woodside for every 5.5340 shares of BHP held. The spin-off occurred following the announcement of the merger of BHP with Woodside. This event triggered a Potential Adjustment Event as per the terms and conditions of the market-linked GICs in respect of the common shares of BHP, a Reference Share in the Reference Portfolio of the market-linked GICs. As such, the Initial Value of the common shares of BHP was adjusted as of the closing of the markets on May 24, 2022.