Katjes International considering potential tap of its existing corporate bond

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Katjes International considering potential tap of its existing corporate bond

• Katjes International is considering a potential tap of its existing corporate bond
• Net proceeds intended to finance the acquisition of a majority stake in the Bogner Group
• Preliminary financials for the first half of the year are positive and in line with guidance

Dusseldorf, 04 August 2025 – Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG (“Katjes International”) is considering a tap of its corporate bond 2023/2028 (WKN: A30V78 / ISIN: NO0012888769), originally issued in September 2023, by an amount of EUR 65 million within the existing tap framework. The increase is intended to be executed via a private placement. The net proceeds are primarily expected to finance the acquisition of a 60% stake in Willy Bogner GmbH.

The confidence of capital markets as well as Katjes International’s solid operational performance since the bond issuance in 2023 are reflected in the bond’s strong secondary performance. The expected sale of the 23% stake in CPK, with anticipated proceeds of up to EUR 80 million in Q4 2025, underlines the strategic focus on majority shareholdings and will further strengthen the company’s credit profile and liquidity position.

Katjes International also performed positively in the first half of 2025, in line with its guidance for the full year 2025. Based on preliminary, unaudited figures, both net revenue and EBITDA for the first six months exceed the corresponding values of the prior year period. The publication of the final figures in the company’s interim report is expected in the second half of August.

A final decision on the execution and the exact volume of the tap will be taken by Katjes International depending on investor demand and general capital market conditions. ABG Sundal Collier AS has been mandated to approach investors.

CONTACT
Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG
Tel.: +49 (0) 2822/601-700
Fax: +49 (0) 2822/601-125
E-Mail: kontakt@katjes-international.de
Website: http://www.katjes-international.de/en/

ABOUT KATJES INTERNATIONAL

Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG, together with its two legally independent sister companies, the well-known confectionery manufacturer Katjes Fassin GmbH & Co. KG and Katjesgreenfood GmbH & Co. KG, as well as the respective subsidiaries and investments of these three companies, form the Katjes Group ("Katjes Group"). With a focus on branded Consumer Goods in Europe, the Katjes International bundles its investments in companies with strong and established brands. The business includes the subsidiaries Sperlari with Dulcioliva and Paluani in Italy, the German companies Piasten, Dallmann's Pharma Candy with Bübchen Body Care and Bübchen Oral Care and Harlekijntjes in the Netherlands. In addition, the company holds interests of ca. 88 % in the British company Candy Kittens Limited and of around 23% in the French company Carambar & Co. (CPK).

For more information, visit http://www.katjes-international.de/en/
 

INFORMATIONEN AND EXPLANATIONS OF THE ISSUER CONCERNING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

To the extent that this release contains forward-looking statements, these statements are based on plans, estimates and projections currently available to Katjes International. Forward-looking statements therefore speak only as of the date they are made. Katjes International assumes no obligation to update or develop such statements in light of new information or future events. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A variety of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any securities of Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG.

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell securities in the United States of America. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption from the registration requirements thereof. The securities have not been and will not be registered. Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG does not intend to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States. This publication does not constitute an offer to purchase securities in Canada, Japan, or Australia.