Implenia extends and increases syndicated loan
Dietlikon, 2 July 2018 – Implenia has extended and increased its current syndicated loan early on improved terms. The credit facility was successfully augmented by CHF 150 million to CHF 800 million with the company’s current Swiss banking syndicate headed by UBS. Implenia has become Switzerland’s first industrial company to partially link the applicable credit spread to its sustainability performance measured by Sustainalytics. The company’s current rating from the world’s top provider of research and ratings on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues is an outstanding 74 points. This makes Implenia a leader in its sector and a pioneer of “green” loan financing.
The new term of the credit facility ends in December 2023 and can be extended by a maximum of two years. The loan was extended early as a result of the positive market environment and the Group’s growth potential. The improved terms also confirm Implenia’s attractive risk profile.
In its extended credit facility, Implenia sees a strong sign of confidence from the Swiss syndicate, which comprises 18 banks. The fact that Implenia’s many years of sustainability efforts are now having a clear financial impact on its financing is an important and logical step.
Implenia press contact:
Reto Aregger
Head of Communications Group
Tel.: +41 58 474 74 77
Implenia is Switzerland’s leading construction and construction services company. It also has strong positions in the German, Austrian and Scandinavian infrastructure markets. Established in 2006, Implenia can look back on around 150 years of construction tradition. It brings the expertise of its highly skilled construction units together under the roof of a company active throughout Europe. With its integrated business model and specialists operating in all areas of construction, the Group can manage a building project through its entire lifecycle and deliver work that is economical, integrated and customer-centric. The focus is on striking a sustainable balance between financial success and social and environmental responsibility.
Implenia, with its headquarters in Dietlikon near Zurich, employs around 10,000 people throughout Europe and posted revenue of around CHF 3.9 billion in 2017. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (IMPN, CH0023868554). More information can be found at www.implenia.com.
