Aston Martin Lagonda

Aston Martin reported a 62% revenue increase in Q2 to £358.2m and reduced its adjusted operating loss to £52m. Volume grew driven by 43% higher wholesale sales; the plug-in hybrid Valhalla contributed significantly with 220 deliveries in H1. The company confirmed its full-year guidance and strengthened liquidity with a new £550m debt financing package, lifting cash to around £340m. The share price rose but remains well below the 52-week high, and the company is still posting losses. » More on de.investing.com

Aston Martin has agreed a £550 million debt financing package, consisting of a £450 million senior secured loan and a £100 million delayed draw term loan. The financing carries a rate of 6.75% over SONIA and runs to July 2031; lead lenders are funds managed by HPS Investment Partners. The company can additionally raise up to £100 million of subordinated debt; gross proceeds were used to repay revolving facilities and cover transaction costs. The transaction raises pro‑forma liquidity at 30 June 2026 to around £340 million; interim results are due on 29 July 2026. » More on de.investing.com

Aston Martin shareholders at the annual general meeting approved all 27 resolutions put to a vote. The virtual meeting recorded a turnout of 76.36% of the share capital. Approved were, among others, the 2025 financial statements (99.96%), the remuneration report (96.63%), retention bonuses for the CEO and CFO (96.07%), the re‑ and new elections to the board of directors and the reappointment of Ernst & Young as auditor (97.63%). Measures such as the authorization to issue shares (97.84%), the exclusion of subscription rights (97.67%) and a share buyback programme (99.94%) also received the required majority. » More on de.investing.com