KKCG launches first bond offering

KKCG Financing a.s. has received permission from the Czech National Bank today to launch its first offering of secured bonds of approximately CZK 5 billion, with the option to upsize to CZK 10 billion, with maturity of 5 years (i.e. in 2029). The bonds (ISIN CZ0003563009) will be publicly traded in the Czech Republic on the Prague Stock Exchange and are intended for both institutional and retail investors.

The bond program is coordinated by J&T IB and Capital Markets a.s. The bonds are being offered by Česká spořitelna, J&T BANKA, Komerční banka and PPF banka from 20 June 2024, then issued in July 2024 and listed on the Prague Stock Exchange.

The nominal value of one unit will be CZK 10,000 with a fixed coupon of 7.75% p.a., interest is payable quarterly in arrears.

Katarína Kohlmayer, Member of the Board of Directors and CFO of KKCG, said: "We are excited to launch KKCG's first bond issuance, following the successful bond issuances of our subsidiaries such as Allwyn (formerly Sazka Group), MND, and US Methanol in the past. We will use the proceeds to refinance existing indebtedness, diversify our financing sources, and support our international expansion. With more than EUR 1.4 billion in EBITDA in 2023, this initiative aligns with our sustainable growth plans."

More information is disclosed in accordance with regulatory requirements here:

https://investors.kkcg.com

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