Examples of Benchmark Event in a sentence
Applying the initial Rate of Interest, or the Rate of Interest applicable as at the last preceding Interest Determination Date before the occurrence of the Benchmark Event, will result in Notes linked to or referencing the relevant benchmark performing differently (which may include payment of a lower Rate of Interest) than they would do if the relevant benchmark were to continue to apply, or if a Successor Rate or Alternative Rate could be determined.
If the relevant Issuer is unable to appoint an Independent Adviser or, fail to determine a Successor Rate or Alternative Rate for the life of the relevant Notes, the initial Rate of Interest, or the Rate of Interest applicable as at the last preceding Interest Determination Date before the occurrence of the Benchmark Event, will continue to apply to maturity.
Without prejudice to the obligations of the Issuer under Condition 4(b)(iii)(A), 4(b)(iii)(B), 4(b)(iii)(C) and 4(b)(iii)(D), the Original Reference Rate and the fallback provisions provided for in Condition 4(b)(ii) will continue to apply unless and until a Benchmark Event has occurred and the Agent has been notified of the Successor Rate or the Alternative Rate (as the case may be), and any Adjustment Spread and Benchmark Amendments, in accordance with Condition 4(b)(iii)(E).
On the occurrence of a Benchmark Event, the relevant Issuer may (subject to certain conditions and following consultation with an Independent Adviser) determine a Successor Rate, failing which an Alternative Rate and, in either case, an Adjustment Spread, if any, and any Benchmark Amendments in accordance with Condition 4(b)(iii).
If a Benchmark Event (as defined in Condition 4(b)(iii)(G)) (which, amongst other events, includes the permanent discontinuation of an Original Reference Rate) occurs, the relevant Issuer shall use its reasonable endeavours to appoint an Independent Adviser (as defined in Condition 4(b)(iii)(G)).