"Redbridge’s process, expertise and independence were the key to the success of this operation."

Victoire Aubry
Chief Financial Officer

Engagement Overview

  • Syndicated loan of €260m, 5 +1 +1
  • Euro Private Placement of €100m, 10 years

Objectives

  • Extend the maturity of the debt in line with the long-term nature of the group’s assets
  • Continue diversifying the lender base
  • Reinforce the group’s liquidity at an optimized cost

Results

  • Substantially extended the debt duration and optimized the maturity profile
  • Acquired highly attractive terms and conditions on the syndicated loan and Euro PP
  • Relaxed documentation
  • Consolidated bank relationships around a slightly smaller pool

Methodology

  • Exclusive CDA committee on operation structuring
  • Negotiation with lenders (banks and bonds)
  • Legal contractualization

Value Added by Redbridge

Our consultation process, coupled with in-depth market knowledge and the lack of conflicts of interest, enabled CDA to optimize its target financial structure and simultaneously execute two reference operations on a tight schedule

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