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constitute a public offering nor the Prospectus Regulation as it
forms part of domestic law in the United Kingdom (the "UK
Prospectus Regulation") by virtue of the European Union
(Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the "EUWA").
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the
specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, today announces
that it has priced its offering of €600 million 4.750% senior
unsecured notes due 2029 (the “Offering”). Azelis intends to use
the net proceeds from the Offering for the refinancing of certain
existing debt, payment of transaction fees and expenses, and for
general corporate purposes, including bolt-on acquisitions in line
with Azelis' existing disciplined strategy. The closing of the
Offering is expected to occur on September 25, 2024, and remains
subject to customary closing conditions.
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About Azelis Azelis is a leading global innovation
service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients
industry, present in 65 countries across the globe with over 4,200
employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and
technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within
Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value
chain of complementary products to more than 63,000 customers,
supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of
€4.2 billion (2023). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels
under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and BEL®ESG
indices.
Across our extensive network of more than 70 application
laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and
provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product
development process. We combine a global market reach with a local
footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital
service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities
to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a
leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing
solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and
partners.
Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.
www.azelis.com
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