Opus gives unconditional notice for early redemption of the outstanding bonds with ISIN SE0008374425
Today, Opus Group AB (publ) (“Opus”) has given an unconditional and irrevocable notice to the bondholders of its outstanding SEK 500 million senior unsecured bonds due in May 2021, ISIN SE0008374425, (the “Bonds”) that it has exercised its option for full early redemption of the Bonds.
The redemption date (the “Redemption Date”) on which the redemption will occur will be on January 30, 2019. The Bonds will be redeemed at an amount equal to 102.375 per cent of the Nominal Amount, plus any accrued but unpaid interest.
The relevant record date for bondholders of the Bonds being entitled to receive the early redemption payment is January 23, 2019, being the date falling 5 business days prior to the Redemption Date. In connection to the early redemption, the Bonds will be delisted from the corporate bond list at NASDAQ Stockholm.
“Refinancing of the Bonds is currently under way and is intended to take place through a new USD-based financing in the US market. The refinancing will significantly decrease Opus’ foreign exchange exposure and, at the same time, secure long-term financing at a favorable cost structure”, says Linus Brandt, CFO & Executive Vice President at Opus.
Gothenburg, January 4, 2019
Opus Group AB (publ)
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Linus Brandt, CFO & Executive Vice President
Phone: +46 722 44 09 05
E-mail: linus.brandt@opus.se
About Opus
Opus is a technology-driven growth company in the vehicle inspection and intelligent vehicle support markets. The company has a strong focus on customer service and innovative technology within emission and safety testing and intelligent vehicle support. Opus had approximately SEK 1.9 billion in revenues in 2017 with solid operating profit and cash flow. Opus’ plan is to reach USD 400 million in revenues and USD 100 million in EBITDA by 2021. The majority of the growth is estimated to come from the international expansion of the vehicle inspection business, with a primary focus on the Latin American and Asian markets, and the expansion of the intelligent vehicle support business. With approximately 2,500 employees, Opus is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Opus has 34 regional offices, 24 of which are in the United States and the others in Sweden, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Spain and Australia. Opus has production facilities in the U.S. in Hartford, Ann Arbor and Tucson. The shares of Opus Group are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.