EQS-News: Global Fashion Group S.A.: GLOBAL FASHION GROUP SUCCESSFULLY REPURCHASES PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2028
EQS-News: Global Fashion Group S.A.
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Global Fashion Group S.A.: Global Fashion Group SUCCESSFULLY REPURCHASES PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2028
24.08.2023 / 17:47 CET/CEST
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GLOBAL FASHION GROUP SUCCESSFULLY REPURCHASES A PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2028
Luxembourg, 24 August 2023 – Global Fashion Group S.A. ("GFG" or the "Company") hereby announces that it has successfully repurchased outstanding convertible bonds due 2028 issued by GFG (ISIN: DE000A3KMT51) (the "Bonds"), via a modified Dutch auction procedure announced on 22 August 2023. At the close of the modified Dutch auction procedure, the Company has agreed to purchase Bonds representing EUR 27.0 million in aggregate principal amount.
The purchase price per EUR 100,000 principal amount will be EUR 73,000. In addition, the Company will pay interest accrued on the Bonds from and including the immediately preceding interest payment date to but excluding the settlement date of the repurchase, which amounts to EUR 574.05 per Bond. Following the settlements of this EUR 27.0 million in aggregate principal amount repurchase expected to occur on or around 31 August 2023 and the previously announced repurchase of EUR 74.6 million in aggregate principal amount expected to occur on or around 25 August 2023, EUR 178.3 million in aggregate principal amount of Bonds will remain outstanding and EUR 196.7 million in aggregate principal amount of Bonds will be held by the Company in treasury. GFG continues to look at opportunities to reduce its outstanding Bonds.
HSBC acted as Sole Dealer Manager on the transaction.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For inquiries, please contact:
Press / CommunicationsJovana Lakcevic,
PR Communications Director
press@global-fashion-group.com Investor Relations
Saori McKinnon,
Investor Relations Strategy Manager
investors@global-fashion-group.com
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Forward-looking Information
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About Global Fashion Group
Global Fashion Group is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: Dafiti, ZALORA and THE ICONIC connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to over 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. Our vision is to be the #1 fashion lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, and we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.
(ISIN: LU2010095458)
For more information visit: www.global-fashion-group.com
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