Background to Intrum initiating share buy-backs
In light of current global events, Intrum has decided to reduce its level of investments and increase the rate of return required for new investments to safeguard the deleveraging target. We are also reviewing ongoing M&A projects. Repurchase of shares is currently considered an attractive investment which is made possible by Intrum’s strong financial position.Given the spread of COVID-19 and prevailing global uncertainty, Intrum has already taken comprehensive measures to ensure that we are able to conduct business as usual, as far as practically possible, especially in Italy which has