gpi placed a non-convertible and unsecured bond for 30 million euro. This was announced by the health services company itself, explaining in a note that the objective of the loan is to support "the group's growth plans".
The newly issued bond provides for a annual fixed rate of 3,5% and a 6-year maturity. Cassa Depositi e Prestiti – anchor investor in the transaction – invested 20 million euros in the bond, while the other 10 came from Springrowth SGR, Banco BPM, Mediocredito Trentino Alto Adige and Finint SGR on behalf of the Solidarietà Veneto Fondo Pensione management.
“The issuance of this new bond confirms the trust of important investors, including Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, who have decided to believe in us – comments the president and managing director of the GPI Group, Fausto Manzana – The resources raised through the bond issue will be allocated to our group's growth plans both through M&A operations and through investments in research and development necessary to innovate and internationalize our offer of software, services and technologies for the healthcare world ”.
Banca Akros, Banco Bpm and Unicredit have played the role of arrange e joint bookrunners for the issue of the bond, which is listed on the Italian Stock Exchange on the ExtraMOT multilateral trading system.
