Surteco

SURTECO GROUP has agreed a term sheet with the consortium banks and the majority of Schuldschein holders to extend its current financing until 28 December 2029. Agreed measures include steps to strengthen the asset, earnings and financial positions, adjustments to the financial covenants, a minimum liquidity covenant and the suspension of dividend payments during the restructuring period. Collateral will include first- and second-ranking pledges of shares in selected subsidiaries and fixed-charge security; potential disposals of business units are intended to generate proceeds for debt repayment. » Mere på finanzen.net

The executive board and supervisory board of SURTECO GROUP have taken the fundamental decision to examine strategic options to focus the group. The review includes possible disposals of the Profiles and Edgebands business units. Preparations are open-ended and, to date, no talks have been held with potential buyers. The announcement is made in response to rumours. » Mere på finanzen.net

Surteco has lowered its outlook for the full year, after which the stock fell roughly 8% in after-hours trading. Brenntag was virtually unchanged, even though Kühne Holding increased its stake to 20.1%. » Mere på finanzen.net