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Vinge has advised Bilia in connection with the issuance and repurchase of bonds

Vinge has advised Bilia AB (publ) in connection with the issue of new senior and non subordinated bonds with a framework amount of SEK 1 500 000 000 as well as the repurchase of SEK 500 000 000 of a previously issued senior and non subordinated bond with a maturity date in 2021.

Initially, a bond in the amount of SEK 800 000 000 was issued, of which SEK 500 000 000 will be used for the repurchase of the previously issued bond and the remaining amount for repayment of bank loans as well as part financing of Bilia’s acquisitions in Belgium. 

The newly issued bonds have a term of 5 years and are subject to a variable interest of STIBOR 3M + 1.40%. 

Vinge’s team primarily consisted of Anders Strid, Lina André and Henrik Wastenson (tax).
 

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