Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
CVC Plans €1.2 Billion Bond Sale to Fund Irca Buyout
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3

CVC Plans €1.2 Billion Bond Sale to Fund Irca Buyout

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3

Summary

  • €1.2 billion of high-yield bonds is set to finance CVC Capital Partners' acquisition of Italian food-ingredients maker Irca SpA, according to people familiar with the matter.
  • The bond issue would replace an initial bridge facility arranged by Barclays, BNP Paribas, HSBC and UBS, shifting the deal toward longer-term funding.
  • A revolving credit facility from the same banks is also expected to form part of the debt package, rounding out the buyout financing structure.

Insights

Can CVC's debt-fueled food giant withstand rising geopolitical and economic storms?
Is this buyout a recipe for growth or just clever financial engineering?