Explaining the background to and targets of the new syndicated finance, CFO Dr Mathias Dähn says: “Koenig & Bauer has strong liquidity fuelled by its operat-ing cash flow that we want to expand step by step. We have now made use of the current favourable market conditions to optimise our credit facilities and to realign them on a long-term basis. With our good credit rating underpinned by a strong balance sheet and the progress that we have made in growing our top line and profits, we have been able to secure favourable terms and good underlying conditions. Our own liquidity together with the flexible credit facilities will allow us to finance our targeted organic growth in packaging, digital and industrial print-ing, while also giving us financial scope for strategic investments and acquisi-tions.”

The banking syndicate is lead-managed and arranged by UniCredit Bank AG and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft and also includes Bayerische Landes-bank, Deutsche Bank AG, HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG, LBBW, BNP Pari-bas and DZ Bank. Adds CFO Dr Mathias Dähn: “This renowned group of syndi-cate banks gives us the mix of international and national banking partners that we require for our future growth.”

Koenig & Bauer was advised by the Frankfurt office of Allen & Overy LLP for its debut in the syndicated credit market. The banks were advised by the Munich office of Ashurst LLP.

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