Nomad Foods Announces Term Loan Repricing

FELTHAM, England, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods Limited ("Nomad Foods" or the "Company") announced today that it has repriced its existing EUR denominated Term Loan B of EUR 130 million principal due 2029 (the "Term Loan"). The closing of the repricing of the Term Loan occurred on February 2, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Following the closing, the margin on the Term Loan will be reduced by 75 basis points to EURIBOR + 2.75%, which is expected to result in approximately €1 million of annual cash interest savings. There are no changes to the maturity of the Term Loan as a result of this repricing.

Samy Zekhout, Nomad Foods' Chief Financial Officer, stated, "The successful execution of this accretive transaction to reprice our €130 million term loan highlights the strength of our operating performance and improving capital market conditions as we continue to focus on our costs, while executing our growth strategy."

"We are pleased with the results of our refinancing," said Noam Gottesman, Nomad Foods' Co-Chairman and Founder, "We believe that this attractive repricing, coupled with our highly cash generative business model, continues to give us the financial flexibility to execute on our strategic objectives and drive strong shareholder returns."

About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe's leading frozen food company. The Company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.

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