Mogo Finance issues EUR 50 million corporate bond
Mogo Finance and its group companies (the "Group"), specialized in used car financing, announce the successful issuance of a 4-year corporate bond (XS1831877755). The Holding Company of the Group, Mogo Finance, issued today EUR 50 million of bonds at par with an annual interest rate of 9.50%. Settlement to be expected on 11July 2018. The issue was comfortably oversubscribed.
The new bonds are expected to be included in the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on or about 11 July 2018. An application to list the bonds to trading on the Regulated Market will be done within 4 months thereafter.
KNG Securities (UK) acted as lead manager with Bankhaus Scheich Wertpapierspezialist AG (Germany) and RP Martin Stockholm AB (Sweden) as co-managers. Blue Orange Bank and Frigate AS acted as regional sales agents. Aalto Capital (Germany) acted as advisor and global coordinator to the Group.
Edgars Egle, CEO of the Group, commented:
"We are pleased to have attracted a number of new investors from all across Europe. The proceeds will support our continued growth in Europe and optimize our cost of borrowing. This 4 year issue further diversifies our funding sources as we are continuing to build a leading position in the European second hand car financing sector."
Mogo Finance (Group CFO) Email: maris.kreics@mogofinance.com
Maris Kreics +371 66 900 900
Aalto Capital Email: manfred.steinbeisser@aaltocapital.com
Manfred Steinbeisser +49 89 89867770
Helmut Stichlmair
Notes to Editors:
Mogo Finance is one of largest and fastest growing secured used car financing companies in Europe. Recognizing the niche in used car financing underserved by traditional lenders, Mogo Finance has expanded its operations to 10 countries issuing over EUR 250 million up to date and running a net loan portfolio over EUR 120 million. Mogo offers secured loans up to EUR 10 000 with a maximum tenor of 72 months making used car financing process convenient, both for its customers and partners. Wide geographical presence makes Mogo unique over its rivals and diversifies revenue streams.
Mogo Finance operates through its own branch network, more than 2 000 partner locations and strong online presence. Physical footprint makes Mogo Finance a top of mind brand in used car financing. Established in 2012, headquartered in Riga, Latvia and operating in: Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Georgia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Albania, Belarus. www.mogofinance.com.
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