Carmila Successfully Issues Inaugural €300M 7 - Year Green Bond , Paying a Fixed Annual Coupon of 3 . 875 %

Carmila, a leading commercial property owner in Europe, issued its first green bond worth €300 million with a maturity of over seven years, due on 25 January 2032. The bonds, which were almost seven times oversubscribed, attracted French and international ESG investors. The financing was raised at a spread of 160 basis points above the benchmark rate, with no issue premium. The funds from this green bond will be used to finance assets that meet stringent eligibility criteria and have obtained BREEAM Very Good or Excellent certification. In addition to the green bond, Carmila has launched a partial buyback of existing bonds maturing in May 2027, March 2028, October 2028, and April 2029. The tender period for this buyback will run until 23 September 2024. Carmila, founded by Carrefour and large institutional investors, aims to transform and enhance the value of shopping centres adjoining Carrefour hypermarkets in France, Spain, and Italy. As of 31 December 2023, its portfolio was valued at €5.9 billion, comprising 201 shopping centres. The company is listed on Euronext-Paris Compartment A under the symbol CARM and benefits from the tax regime for French real estate investment trusts (SIIC). Carmila has been a member of the SBF 120 since 20 June 2022. The company s announcement comes with an important notice that some statements in the document are not historical facts but rather future expectations and estimates. Carmila accepts no liability for any consequences arising from the use of such statements. For more information, investors can refer to the most recent Universal Registration Document filed in French by Carmila with the Autorité des marchés financiers. The press release and additional details can be found on Carmila s Finance webpage.

Source: marketscreener.com
Published on 2024-09-17