Clifford Chance advises Azelis on its €1.7 billion bond and loan refinancing

Global law firm Clifford Chance advised Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, on its offering of €600 million 4.75% senior unsecured notes due 2029 and its entry into a new senior facilities agreement providing for a €600 million term loan and a €500 million multicurrency revolving credit facility.

Clifford Chance has previously advised Azelis on multiple financing transactions, including the company’s IPO on Euronext Brussels and the related financing arrangements in 2021 and its €400 million debut bond offering in 2023. The proceeds from this transaction will be used to refinance certain existing debt of the company and support the company’s growth strategy.

Clifford Chance’s cross-border, multidisciplinary team was led by London partner Drew Rundus, senior associate Yash Ranade and associates Garo Yaghsezian and Trey Oxendine with respect to the bond financing. New York finance partner Thomas Critchley and London partner Neil Cavanagh advised on the loan financing with senior associate Rachel Freeman and associates Eugenio Decio and Francesca Spittal. Belgian law advice was provided by Brussels partner Niek De Pauw, counsel Wim Aerts and associate Sonia Belhassen.

Drew Rundus commented: “We were delighted to advise Azelis on another successful financing transaction. This transaction showcases the capabilities of our teams across the globe to work in tandem on a range of financing products.“