LONDON - Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) plc, a UK-based technology company specializing in online grocery fulfillment, announced today the launch of a £300 million senior unsecured bond offering due 2030. The offering aims to refinance portions of the company’s existing debt and extend its maturity profile.
The company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) under the ticker OCDO, stated that the proceeds from the bond issuance would be used primarily to repurchase a portion of its outstanding convertible bonds due in 2025 and senior unsecured notes due in 2026. This repurchase is part of a tender invitation to the holders of these securities, excluding those in the United States and other jurisdictions where such offers are prohibited by law.
To the extent that the offering proceeds exceed the amount required for the repurchase of the target securities, Ocado intends to retain the remaining funds to gradually reduce leverage, either at the maturity of the relevant debt or at an earlier time.
The proposed financing transactions, including the bond offering, are designed to improve Ocado’s debt structure by pushing out debt maturities. However, the company has cautioned that there is no guarantee that these transactions will be completed.
Ocado’s announcement is for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. The bonds will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and, as such, will not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless an exemption from registration is available.
The company has a joint venture with Marks & Spencer (OTC:MAKSY), holding a 50% share of Ocado Retail Ltd in the UK. Over the past two decades, Ocado has developed a wide range of technologies, including robotics, AI, machine learning, and simulation, to support its online grocery services.
This news is based on a press release statement from Ocado Group plc and does not constitute an endorsement of the company or its activities. Investors should note that forward-looking statements in the press release are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
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