Westpac Banking Corp 6-K, filed Apr 13, 2021
Westpac Banking Corp (WEBNF)
About this 6-K
Westpac Banking Corp filed this 6-K on April 13, 2021.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
April 13, 2021
Commission FileNumber 1-10167
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
275 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, AUSTRALIA
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
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Index to Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 1 | ASX Release – Fitch revises outlook on Westpac Banking Corporation to stable |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| WESTPAC BANKING<br> CORPORATION | ||
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| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: April 13, 2021 | By: | /s/ Yvette Adiguzel |
| Yvette Adiguzel | ||
| Tier One Attorney |
Exhibit 1
| ASX<br>Release<br><br><br>13 APRIL 2021<br><br>Fitch revises outlook on Westpac Banking Corporation to stable<br><br>Westpac notes that Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has today revised the Outlook for Westpac<br>Banking Corporation’s Long Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘Stable’, from<br>‘Negative’.<br><br>The change in ratings outlook reflects Fitch’s view of the improved economic prospects<br>in Australia. Fitch has affirmed Westpac Banking Corporation’s long-term issuer credit<br>ratings at ‘A+’, and ‘F1’ for short term. Ratings on senior debt, subordinated debt and<br>hybrid Tier 1 capital instruments issued by Westpac Banking Corporation also remain<br>unchanged.<br><br><br>ENDS<br><br><br>For further information:<br><br>David Lording Andrew Bowden<br>Group Head of Media Relations Head of Investor Relations<br>0419 683 411 0438 284 863<br><br><br>This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, General Manager & Company<br>Secretary.<br><br><br><br>Level 18, 275 Kent Street<br>Sydney, NSW, 2000 |
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