PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
Sopra Steria (Paris:SOP) has announced that today it has placed a new €250m Euro PP bond issue with top-tier European institutional investors.
The issue was a major success and was largely oversubscribed. The bonds will comprise two tranches: one 7‑year €130m tranche bearing an annual coupon of 1.749%, and one 8-year €120m tranche bearing an annual coupon of 2.000%. They will be admitted for trading on Euronext Access as from 5 July 2019.
This bond issue, which was completed under favourable conditions for Sopra Steria, enables the Group to extend the maturity of its borrowings and continue its strategy of diversifying its sources of financing. This long- term financing will allow Sopra Steria to pursue its growth ambitions.
The proceeds from this bond issue will be partly used to refinance the existing Euro PP bond issued in 2013 for an amount of €180m, with an annual coupon of 4.250%, maturing in July 2019.
The issue was arranged by Natixis and Société Générale.
Upcoming events
Friday, 26 July 2019: Publication of 2019 half-year results (before market) and presentation meeting
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About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital transformation, provides one of the most comprehensive portfolios of offerings on the market, spanning consulting, systems integration, industry-specific solutions, infrastructure management and business process services. It provides end-to-end solutions to address the core business needs of large companies and organisations, helping them remain competitive and grow. Combining added value with innovative, high-performance services, Sopra Steria excels in guiding its clients through their transformation projects to help them make the most of digital technology. With over 44,000 employees in more than 20 countries, Sopra Steria generated revenue of €4.1 billion in 2018.
Sopra Steria (SOP) is listed on Euronext Paris (Compartment A) – ISIN: FR0000050809
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