Sisecam’s $1.1 Billion Eurobond Issues Receive Over $3.5 Billion in Demand
HIGH DEMAND FOR SISECAM’S
EUROBOND ISSUES
A global player with production activities spread across four continents in 14 countries, Sisecam has issued a total of $1.1 billion in Eurobonds, consisting of $500 million with a 5-year term and $600 million with an 8-year term, to international funds and financial institutions. These Eurobond issues received demand exceeding $3.5 billion. This marked the highest demand for the largest corporate bond issue in the history of the Republic of Turkey.
Through its UK subsidiary, Sisecam UK PLC, Sisecam issued $500 million and $600 million global bonds (Eurobonds) with 5-year and 8-year terms, aimed at institutional investors globally. These issues attracted demand exceeding $3.5 billion from international funds and financial institutions. The issues, authorized by Citigroup Global Markets Limited, HSBC Bank plc, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, and Bofa Securities, had coupon rates of 8.250% and 8.625%. The bonds, in high demand worldwide, saw 38% purchased by funds and financial institutions from the USA, 37% from the UK, 15% from Europe, and 10% from Asia and the Middle East, primarily by institutions based in Hong Kong.
Sisecam’s Chairman and Executive Member of the Board, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kirman, shared that Sisecam’s first Eurobond issue was in 2013, noting, “Sisecam’s bonds have consistently stood out for the strong buying interest from institutional investors both domestically and internationally. Our credit ratings have been evaluated above the country’s ratings by Moody’s and Fitch at B2 and BB-, powered by Sisecam’s global successes. The highest demand for the largest corporate bond issue in the history of the Republic of Turkey confirmed the global confidence in Şişecam once again. ”
Şişecam’s CEO Gorkem Elverici also stated their ongoing commitment to effective liquidity management, “In line with our vision of creating sustainable value, we continue our investments supporting the growth of the sectors we provide input to. In the upcoming investment period, we will continue to use a mix of necessary capital market and financing tools. Besides this Eurobond issue, we have also undertaken significant bond issuances in Turkey recently. We will continue this approach tailored to our needs in the respective currencies.”
Figures Regarding Sisecam’s Eurobond Issue:
- The nominal amounts are $500 million with a 5-year term and $600 million with an 8-year term, with fixed-interest bonds’ coupon rates set at 8.250% and 8.625%.
- International funds and financial institutions submitted bids totaling over $3.5 billion.
- The meetings for the Eurobond issue were held in London and conducted with approximately 54 investor institutions.
- Since 2013, Sisecam has issued a total of $2.3 billion in Eurobonds on international markets.
- The $700 million Eurobond issue Sisecam conducted in 2019 also received high demand from international funds and investors.
About Şişecam
Şişecam was founded in 1935 to establish Turkey’s glass industry in line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a great leader respected worldwide. Today, Şişecam is a major global player in the fields of glass and chemicals. Şişecam is the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production – including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging and glass fiber. Currently, Şişecam ranks among the world leader manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Şişecam is one of the three largest soda producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals.
Şişecam plays a leading role in the flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, automotive, glass fiber, mining, energy, and recycling business lines. Şişecam operates production facilities in Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russian Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India, and the USA in addition to Türkiye.
Şişecam who takes firm steps towards its goal of becoming one of the world’s top 3 manufacturers in its main fields of activity, with its competent human resources and smart technologies, and uninterruptedly continues to transform its digital infrastructure and culture by taking into account the future necessities. Şişecam who has 88 years of experience, more than 25 thousand employees, production activities in 14 countries on four continents, and a sales network of more than 150 countries, continues its growth journey with an inclusive approach that supports the development of company’s entire ecosystem. Şişecam takes responsibility for protecting the planet, empowering society and transforming life with its CareForNext strategy, which is compliant with and centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Şişecam uses all its experience and competencies to promote sustainable development in every aspect.
