Accor today issued bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares (OCEANEs) for €500 million bearing interest at an annual nominal rate of 0.70% and maturing on December 7th, 2027. The conversion price has been set at €48.12 corresponding to a conversion premium of 65%. The issue was 6.5x oversubscribed, demonstrating a strong level of interest which allowed for a quick execution and a favorable coupon.
This successful placement reflects the confidence of the investors in the Group’s fundamentals and its capacity to execute its strategy while the hotel industry is navigating through unprecedented times.
In line with the financial information disclosed since the beginning of the year, Accor will report negative EBITDA in 2020, with net profit showing a loss of more than €1 billion. The green shoots of recovery are visible in Asia and the Pacific, reinforced by first Covid vaccines announcements. Therefore, Accor aims to return to positive EBITDA in 2021, assuming no third wave of the pandemic and borders reopening by end of the first quarter of 2021.
This successful placement reflects the confidence of the investors in the Group’s fundamentals and its capacity to execute its strategy while the hotel industry is navigating through unprecedented times.
In line with the financial information disclosed since the beginning of the year, Accor will report negative EBITDA in 2020, with net profit showing a loss of more than €1 billion. The green shoots of recovery are visible in Asia and the Pacific, reinforced by first Covid vaccines announcements. Therefore, Accor aims to return to positive EBITDA in 2021, assuming no third wave of the pandemic and borders reopening by end of the first quarter of 2021.
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