OMA Airports Raises Ps.2.75B in Oversubscribed Bond Offering with AAA Rating
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) has successfully completed a Ps.2.75 billion debt placement in the Mexican market through two tranches of notes.
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) has successfully completed a Ps.2.75 billion debt placement in the Mexican market through two tranches of notes. The issuance received strong market acceptance with 4.3x demand from institutional investors.
The debt consists of:
- 3-year Notes (OMA 25): Ps.820 million at TIIE + 45bps, paying interest every 28 days, maturing June 2028
- 7-year Notes (OMA 25-2): Ps.1.93 billion at 9.34% fixed rate, paying interest semi-annually, maturing June 2032
Both issuances received the highest possible Mexican ratings of AAA(mex) from Fitch and AAA.mx from Moody's Local. Proceeds will be used to refinance Ps.600 million in short-term debt, fund investments under the 2021-2025 Master Development Program, and general corporate purposes. OMA operates 13 international airports across nine Mexican states and is part of VINCI Airports since December 2022.
Positive
- Successfully placed Ps.2.75 billion in long-term notes with strong 4.3x demand, indicating robust market confidence
- Received highest possible credit ratings (AAA) from both Fitch and Moody's Local with stable outlook
- Strategic debt restructuring: Converting Ps.600 million short-term debt to longer-term financing, improving debt maturity profile
- Favorable financing terms secured: 45bps spread over TIIE for 3-year notes and 9.34% fixed rate for 7-year notes
- Diverse, high-quality investor base including pension funds, investment funds, and insurance companies
Negative
- Increased total debt burden with new Ps.2.75 billion issuance, potentially impacting leverage ratios
- Higher interest expense exposure with significant portion (Ps.1.93 billion) at fixed 9.34% rate in rising rate environment
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