Nomad Foods Announces Pricing of Term Loans
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Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) priced two term loans due 2032: a USD 620 million facility at SOFR + 2.5% and a EUR 880 million facility at EURIBOR + 2.5%. The company also extended its EUR 175 million Revolving Cash Facility to 2032. Net proceeds will be used to repay existing loans, cover transaction expenses, and for general corporate purposes.
The Term Loans will be guaranteed and senior secured by the company and certain subsidiaries and are expected to close on November 10, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Mandated lead arrangers include Citibank, Deutsche Bank and Jefferies.
Positive
- Raised USD 620M and EUR 880M in term loans due 2032
- Extended revolver of EUR 175M maturity to 2032
- Refinancing aimed to repay existing loans and expand flexibility
- Fixed credit spread at +2.5% over benchmark rates
Negative
- Term Loans are senior secured, which may restrict corporate asset flexibility
- New debt carries interest spread of 2.5% above benchmark rates, increasing financing cost
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, NOMD declined 1.05%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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WOKING,
Ruben Baldew, Nomad's Chief Financial Officer said, "We are happy to see that the strength of our substantial and consistent cashflow has been appreciated by the credit markets, as reflected in our successful refinancing. We have been able to extend our maturities at attractive rates while expanding our borrowing capacity to enable greater capital allocation flexibility. This is a great outcome for our company, our credit holders and our equity investors and is a clear reflection of the strength of our portfolio, our brands and our people."
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected use of proceeds, and closing of the Term Loans. These statements are based on management's estimates and assumptions with respect to future events, and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently difficult to predict. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should, therefore, not be placed on such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement apply only as at the date of this announcement and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. The Company will update this announcement as required by applicable law, rule or regulation, but otherwise expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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SOURCE Nomad Foods Limited