Regulatory Announcement: SYNLAB to launch a debt refinancing transaction aiming at proceeds of €385,000,000

SYNLAB Bondco Plc ("SYNLAB") today announced that it is preparing the launch of a debt refinancing transaction aiming to raise up to an aggregate principal amount of €385,000,000 through a new term loan facility, maturing in 2027 (the "Term Loan").

The completion of the Term Loan is contingent upon the conclusion and execution of the required documents by the involved banks and other parties.

 
Use of Proceeds:
SYNLAB intends to use the proceeds of the Term Loan to refinance SYNLAB Unsecured Bondco PLC's € 375M of Senior Notes maturing in 2023, currently bearing interest at 8,25% per annum. SYNLAB will thus reduce the cost and extend average maturity of its debt structure.

 
This notice is being provided in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of 16 April 2014 on Market Abuse.