gategroup closes CHF 1.4b. refinancing to support long-term strategy

gategroup secures major refinancing package to boost liquidity, repay debt, and support growth, marking its debut as a Term Loan B issuer. The article gategroup closes CHF 1.4b. refinancing to support long-term strategy first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Jun 18, 2025 - 10:40
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gategroup closes CHF 1.4b. refinancing to support long-term strategy
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ZURICH – gategroup Holding AG and its subsidiaries have successfully closed a comprehensive refinancing package consisting of a 675 million euros term loan, a USD 500 million term loan and a CHF 300 million multicurrency revolving credit facility. The transaction supports the Group’s ongoing transformation, enhances its financial flexibility and positions it for continued growth.

The new financing marks gategroup’s debut as a Term Loan B (TLB) issuer and was priced on May 28, 2025 at the tighter end of the original guidance. The company is pleased to have attracted strong demand from a broad syndicate of top-tier global institutional investors and banking partners.

Proceeds from the refinancing will be used to repay existing indebtedness, including a 250 million euros term loan A and a CHF 415 million revolving credit facility, as well as other loans and accrued interest. The transaction also provides additional liquidity for general corporate purposes.

“This successful refinancing represents a key milestone for gategroup. It reflects strong market confidence in our business and creates a solid capital structure to support our long-term strategic ambitions,” said Urs Schwendinger, Chief Financial Officer of gategroup. “With an extended maturity profile and improved financial flexibility, we are well positioned to drive operational excellence and growth across our global platform.”

The closing of the refinancing will lead to ratings upgrades by both Moody’s and S&P Global. The new corporate ratings are B2 and B+ respectively.

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