Volution Group plc Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility (3468H)
03 December 2020 - 6:00PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 3468H
Volution Group plc
03 December 2020
Thursday 3(rd) December 2020
Volution Group plc
Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility
New and expanded GBP150m revolving credit facility with rates
linked to delivery of
Group's sustainability targets
Volution Group plc ("Volution" or "the Group" or "the Company",
LSE: FAN), a leading international designer and manufacturer of
energy efficient indoor air quality solutions, is pleased to
announce the signing of a GBP150 million multi-currency
"Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility" plus GBP30
million accordion facility ("Facility").
The Facility, which replaces the Group's previous GBP120 million
revolving credit facility, runs for three years to December 2023
with an option to extend for up to two additional years with the
agreement of the four participant banks. Financial covenants
relating to leverage (below 3.0x excluding leases) and interest
cover (greater than or equal to 4.0x) remain consistent with our
previous facility.
The Facility, which is aligned with the Loan Market Association
"Sustainability Linked Loan Principles", incorporates two
sustainability performance targets which are central to Volution's
strategy of providing products and solutions which deliver "Healthy
air, sustainably":
-- Percentage of sales revenue from low-carbon products (2025
target: 70%, 2020 actual: 59%); and
-- Percentage of plastic processed in owned factories from
recycled sources (2025 target: 90%, 2020 actual: 56%).
Successful achievement of the annual targets, which are also
disclosed in the Group's 2020 Annual Report and Accounts, results
in the earning of a discount on margin which would then be used by
Volution to invest in its sustainability initiatives and
programmes. The Facility is provided by four lenders; HSBC UK (also
acting as agent), Royal Bank of Scotland, Danske Bank and Bank of
Ireland.
Andy O'Brien, Chief Financial Officer commented:
"Incorporating sustainability principles and performance targets
into our financing facilities is a further example of Volution's
commitment to sustainability and demonstrates how it is embedded in
all aspects of our business. I am delighted that this new facility,
coupled with our continuing excellent cash generation, will also
provide good headroom in support of the Group's strategic focus on
acquisitions."
Following on from the positive trends seen in August and
September and referred to in our preliminary results announcement
of 8(th) October, we have seen a continuation of strong organic
growth and margin performance through October and November. A more
comprehensive trading update will be provided on the day of our
Annual General Meeting on 11(th) December 2020.
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For further information:
Volution Group plc
Ronnie George, Chief Executive
Officer +44 (0) 1293 441501
Andy O'Brien, Chief Financial
Officer +44 (0) 1293 441536
+44 (0) 207 353
Tulchan Communications 4200
James Macey White
David Allchurch
Giles Kernick
Legal Entity Identifier: 213800EPT84EQCDHO768.
Note to Editors:
Volution Group plc (LSE: FAN) is a leading international
designer and manufacturer of energy efficient indoor air quality
solutions.
Volution Group comprises 16 key brands across three regions:
UK: Vent-Axia, Manrose, Diffusion, National Ventilation,
Airtech, Breathing Buildings, Torin-Sifan.
Continental Europe: Fresh, PAX, VoltAir, Kair, Air Connection,
inVENTer, Ventilair.
Australasia: Simx, Ventair.
For more information, please go to: www.volutiongroupplc.com
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