On Tuesday 25th June 2024, Pirelli successfully launched a new fixed rate bond with a size of €600 mn and maturity of 5 years. This Sustainability-Linked Bond will pay an annual coupon of 3.875%.
The Note yield it is linked to specific sustainability targets upon the occurrence of one or both the Step-up Events 1) scope 1&2 GHG emission reduction of 62% by 2027 (vs 2018), 2) scope 3 GHG emission reduction of 28% by 2027 (vs 2018). The bond envisages a 25bps Step-up (for a maximum cumulative premium of 50bps).
The issue will be rated BBB- both by S&P and Fitch.
Pirelli made its return to the bond market after about 18 months hiatus. The Company decided to launch the deal after a one-day marketing activity where the management had the chance to meet more than 30 investors. The notes, addressed to institutional and professional investors only, received a favorable market feedback (ca. 4.3x oversubscription) with Italian and UK & Ireland accounts being the most involved (26% and 21% respectively). While in terms of Investors type, the largest part of the allocations went to Fund Managers (69%).
Banca Akros acted as Joint Bookrunner.