Würth Group successfully places benchmark bond of EUR 600 million
As part of its capital market-oriented financing strategy, the Würth Group has successfully placed a EUR 600 million euro bond on the market via its finance company Würth Finance International B.V.
The bond with a term of 8,25 years running until 23 August 2030 has an interest coupon of 2,125 percent p.a. and is secured by an unconditional, irrevocable guarantee of Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG. The rating agency Standard & Poor's has given the bond a rating of "A, outlook stable".
The issue was led by the joint lead managers DZ Bank, UniCredit Bank, UBS and Banco Santander. Following the announcement of the issuance, the transaction was successfully completed on the same day. For investors, the issue yields 2,1740 percent per annum.
Given the relatively turbulent times, the issuance of the second largest bond in history is a sign of confidence in the stability of the company. It strengthens the Würth Group's long-term financing and liquidity base as a foundation for future growth. The average term of the Würth Group's outstanding financial liabilities is extended significantly.
About the Würth Group
The Würth Group is the world’s market leader in the development, production, and distribution of assembly and fastening materials. Other trading and production companies, known as the Allied Companies, operate in related business areas, including electrical wholesaling, electronics, and financial services. The Group employs more than 83,000 employees in over 400 companies operating 2,500 shops across 80 countries. According to the audited annual financial statement, the Group generated consolidated sales of EUR 17.1 billion and an operating result before tax of EUR 1,270 million in the 2021 fiscal year.
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