LANXESS signs new sustainable credit line for EUR 800 million
- Long-term liquidity secured at attractive conditions in a challenging market environment
- Compliance with ESG criteria part of interest rate conditions
- Syndicate of 11 banks
Cologne, 26 September 2024 – LANXESS has agreed a new syndicated credit facility with 11 banks. With a volume of EUR 800 million, it serves to secure the company’s long-term liquidity and replaces the existing credit line ahead of schedule. The basic term of the new credit line is five years, with two one-year extension options. The credit agreement is still not subject to any financial covenants.
“In line with our conservative financing policy, we refinanced our debt at an early stage. This not only enables us to meet the macroeconomic challenges in times of geopolitical tension, but also allows us to secure attractive conditions” says Oliver Stratmann, Chief Financial Officer of LANXESS AG.
The new credit line is linked to the achievement of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) criteria. The interest rate depends on the company’s successful reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 and the increase in the proportion of women in management positions.
“In recent years, it has become clear that sustainable criteria for financing are of consistently high importance on the capital markets. That is why we have continued the existing financing concept with our banking partners. The sustainable credit line also underscores our commitment to achieving our ambitious climate targets,” says Oliver Stratmann.
The transaction was coordinated by Deutsche Bank and UniCredit.
“In line with our conservative financing policy, we refinanced our debt at an early stage. This not only enables us to meet the macroeconomic challenges in times of geopolitical tension, but also allows us to secure attractive conditions” says Oliver Stratmann, Chief Financial Officer of LANXESS AG.
The new credit line is linked to the achievement of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) criteria. The interest rate depends on the company’s successful reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 and the increase in the proportion of women in management positions.
“In recent years, it has become clear that sustainable criteria for financing are of consistently high importance on the capital markets. That is why we have continued the existing financing concept with our banking partners. The sustainable credit line also underscores our commitment to achieving our ambitious climate targets,” says Oliver Stratmann.
The transaction was coordinated by Deutsche Bank and UniCredit.
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,400 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
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