Capital/Financing Update • Sep 28, 2010
Capital/Financing Update
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Today Edenred successfully placed a €800-million issue of 7-year fixed-rate bonds, maturing in October 6 2017 and paying 3.625% interest.
The issue was completed under satisfying conditions. The bonds were placed with close to 90 European institutional investors.
Proceeds from the issue will be used to strengthen the Group's liquidity, diversify its financial resources and extend the average maturity of its debt.
Deutsche Bank, Natixis and SG CIB acted as bookrunners for the issue.
Edenred, the world leader in prepaid service vouchers, provides solutions that enhance personal well-being and improve the performance of organizations. Operating in 40 countries, with 6,000 employees, nearly 500,000 private and public sector customers, 33 million users and 1.2 million affiliates, Edenred offers a wide range of products in two categories:
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In 2009, Edenred generated total issue volume of €12.4 billion, of which more than 50% in emerging markets.
Eliane Rouyer-Chevalier, Executive VP Communications - Tel.: +33 (0)1 74 31 86 26 - [email protected]
Carla Sauvet, Media Relations Director - Tel.: +33 (0)1 74 31 86 11 – [email protected] Nuno Afonso, Press Attaché - Tel.: +33 (0)1 74 31 86 27 - [email protected]
Solène Zammito, Financial Communications Director - Tel.: + 33 (0)1 74 31 86 18 - [email protected] Virginie Monier, Investor Relations - Tel.: + 33 (0)1 74 31 86 16 - [email protected]
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