Friday, 15 February 2019, 8:30 | ENGLISH, PRESS RELEASE
Monaco, 15 February 2019 – R-LOGITECH S.A.M., an international provider of logistics and technology solutions for global supply chain management, has agreed, via a subsidiary, to acquire Euroports Holdings S.à.r.l. together with institutional investors. Euroports is a provider of logistics solutions and operates port terminals mainly in Europe, handling more than 60 million tonnes of product per annum.
The transaction is subject to the usual approval of the relevant antitrust authorities.
About R-LOGITECH S.A.M.:
R-LOGITECH is an international logistics and technology services provider focused mainly on the natural resources sector. The group’s primary business lines are logistics, terminal management, technology solutions and procurement. Africa is a particular focus and the group also has European offices in Paris, Vienna, London and Monaco.
R-LOGITECH is a subsidiary of Monaco Resources Group S.A.M.
For further information:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
Better Orange IR & HV AG
+49 (0)89 8896906-25
linh.chung@better-orange.de
Frédéric Platini
R-LOGITECH S.A.M.
+377 97 98 67 71
investorrelations@r-logitech.com
Friday, 15 February 2019, 8:30 | PRESS RELEASE
Monaco, 15. Februar 2019 – Die R-LOGITECH S.A.M., ein internationaler Anbieter von Logistik- und Technologielösungen für globales Supply-Chain-Management, hat über eine Tochtergesellschaft vereinbart, die Euroports Holdings S.à.r.l. zusammen mit institutionellen Investoren zu übernehmen. Euroports ist ein Anbieter von Logistiklösungen und betreibt Hafenterminals hauptsächlich in Europa mit einem Warenumschlag von mehr als 60 Millionen Tonnen pro Jahr.
Die Transaktion steht noch unter dem üblichen Vorbehalt der Zustimmung der zuständigen Kartellbehörden.
Über die R-LOGITECH S.A.M.:
R-LOGITECH ist ein internationaler Logistik- und Technologiedienstleister, der sich hauptsächlich auf den Rohstoffsektor konzentriert. Die Hauptgeschäftsfelder des Konzerns sind Logistik, Terminalmanagement, Technologielösungen und Beschaffung. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf Afrika und die Gruppe hat auch europäische Niederlassungen in Paris, Wien, London und Monaco.
R-LOGITECH ist eine Tochtergesellschaft der Monaco Resources Group S.A.M.
Für weitere Informationen:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
Better Orange IR & HV AG
+49 (0)89 8896906-25
linh.chung@better-orange.de
Frédéric Platini
R-LOGITECH S.A.M.
+377 97 98 67 71
investorrelations@r-logitech.com
Monday, 4 February 2019, 10:00 | PRESS RELEASE
Monaco, 4. Februar 2019 – Die R-LOGITECH S.A.M., ein internationaler Spezialist für strategische Logistik- und Technologiedienstleistungen globaler Warenströme, konnte auf Basis vorläufiger Zahlen im Geschäftsjahr 2018 ihre Umsatz- und Ertragskennzahlen wie prognostiziert deutlich steigern. Dazu trug neben der erstmaligen Vollkonsolidierung der 2017 erworbenen Gesellschaften auch ein starkes Wachstum der Logistikaktivitäten in Afrika bei. Der Konzern-Umsatz verbesserte sich insgesamt von 40,6 Mio. Euro auf 158,3 Mio. Euro. Das vorläufige Konzern-Ergebnis vor Zinsen, Steuern und Abschreibungen (EBITDA) stieg von 12,8 Mio. Euro auf 18,3 Mio. Euro, während das Konzern-Ergebnis vor Zinsen und Steuern (EBIT) von 11,7 Mio. Euro auf 14,2 Mio. Euro zunahm.
Die vorläufige Konzern-Bilanzsumme erhöhte sich von 74,6 Mio. Euro auf 92,3 Mio. Euro. Das vorläufige Konzern-Eigenkapital stieg von 25,9 Mio. Euro auf 36,8 Mio. Euro, was einer vorläufigen Konzern-Eigenkapitalquote von 39,9 % (31. Dezember 2017: 34,6 %) entspricht.
Schwerpunkte im Geschäftsjahr 2018 waren die Integration der 2017 übernommenen Gesellschaften und deren Ausbau, der trotz erheblicher einmaliger Aufwendungen zu einer deutlichen Ergebnissteigerung führte. Des Weiteren konnte das strategische Ziel des Ausbaus des Terminalgeschäfts mit der Sicherung von vier zusätzlichen Terminals erreicht werden. Weitere drei Terminals befinden sich in einem fortgeschrittenen Akquisitionsstadium.
Der geprüfte Konzernabschluss 2018 wird voraussichtlich im April 2019 auf der Unternehmenswebsite unter www.r-logitech.com im Bereich „Bond“ veröffentlicht werden.
In Anbetracht der positiven Geschäftsentwicklung prüft die Gesellschaft aktuell verschiedene Optionen zur Finanzierung des weiteren Wachstums. Vor diesem Hintergrund wurde die BankM – Repräsentanz der FinTech Group Bank AG mit der Durchführung einer Management-Roadshow beauftragt. Die endgültige Finanzierungsentscheidung wird die Geschäftsführung in Abhängigkeit vom vorherrschenden Marktumfeld treffen.
Über die R-LOGITECH S.A.M.:
Als strategischer Logistikanbieter für eine Vielzahl von Märkten in Afrika bewirtschaftet
R-LOGITECH zuverlässig und mit hoher Effizienz Häfen und Terminals. Darüber hinaus erbringt die Gesellschaft verschiedene weitere Logistik-, Transport-, Technologie- und Beschaffungslösungen für zahlreiche international operierende Kunden. Hierbei profitiert R-LOGITECH von langjährigem Know-how, technischer Expertise aus den europäischen Niederlassungen in Paris, Wien, London und Monaco und einem starken internationalen Netzwerk in agrarischen und industriellen Gütern.
Für weitere Informationen:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
Better Orange IR & HV AG
+49 (0)89 8896906-25
linh.chung@better-orange.de
Frédéric Platini
R-LOGITECH S.A.M.
+377 97 98 67 71
investorrelations@r-logitech.com
Monday, 4 February 2019, 10:00 | ENGLISH, PRESS RELEASE
Monaco, 4 February 2019 – Based on preliminary figures, R-LOGITECH S.A.M., an international specialist for strategic logistics and technology services for global merchandise flows, significantly increased its key revenue and earnings figures in the fiscal year 2018 as forecast. In addition to the first-time full consolidation of the companies acquired in 2017, strong growth in the logistics activities in Africa also contributed to this. Group revenues improved overall from EUR 40.6 million to EUR 158.3 million. Preliminary Group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose from EUR 12.8 million to EUR 18.3 million, while Group earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased from EUR 11.7 million to EUR 14.2 million.
The preliminary consolidated balance sheet total climbed from EUR 74.6 million to EUR 92.3 million. Preliminary Group equity increased from EUR 25.9 million to EUR 36.8 million, corresponding to a preliminary Group equity ratio of 39.9% (31 December 2017: 34.6%).
The main focus in the fiscal year 2018 was on the integration of the companies acquired in 2017 and their expansion, which led to a significant increase in earnings despite substantial one-off expenses. In addition, the strategic goal of expanding the terminal business was achieved by securing four additional terminals. A further three terminals are at an advanced acquisition stage.
The audited consolidated financial statements 2018 are expected to be published in April 2019 on the company’s website at www.r-logitech.com in the “Bond” section.
In view of the positive business development, the company is currently reviewing various options to finance further growth. Against this background, BankM – representative office of FinTech Group Bank AG was commissioned to organise a management roadshow. The final financing decision will be made by the management depending on the prevailing market environment.
About R-LOGITECH S.A.M.:
As a strategic logistics provider for a large number of African markets, R-LOGITECH manages ports and terminals with great reliability and high efficiency. The company additionally provides various logistics, transport, technology and procurement solutions for numerous international customers. In doing so, R-LOGITECH benefits from the long-standing know-how, the technical expertise of the European branches in Paris, Vienna, London and Monaco as well as from a strong international network in agricultural and industrial goods.
For further information:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
Better Orange IR & HV AG
+49 (0)89 8896906-25
linh.chung@better-orange.de
Frédéric Platini
R-LOGITECH S.A.M.
+377 97 98 67 71
investorrelations@r-logitech.com
Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 10:21 | PRESS RELEASE
Monaco, 22 August 2018 – R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L, an international specialist for strategic logistics and technology services for global merchandise flows, looks back on a satisfactory first half of 2018. With consolidated revenues of EUR 56.4 million, the company achieved a half-year gross profit of EUR 27.1 million, an operative profit of EUR 8.8 million and an EBT of EUR 6.9 million. The Group equity ratio was 33.4% as of 30 June 2018 (equity of EUR 32.7 million).
After R-LOGITECH acquired several entities of Necotrans in October 2017, the integration is on track and will be successfully completed by year end. In addition, two land terminals and one sea terminal were contractually secured. For six additional terminals, R-LOGITECH is in advanced negotiations.
Against this background and on the basis of the first-time full consolidation of the former Necrotrans entities, the company expects to increase consolidated revenues for the full year 2018 to over EUR 120 million.
The consolidated financial statements for the first six months of 2018 are available for downloading on the company’s website at www.r-logitech.com in the “bond” section.
About R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L:
As a strategic logistics provider for a large number of African markets, R-LOGITECH manages ports and terminals with great reliability and high efficiency. The company additionally provides various logistics, transport, technology and procurement solutions for numerous international customers. In doing so, R-LOGITECH benefits from the long-standing know-how, the technical expertise of the European branches in Paris, Vienna, London and Monaco as well as from a strong international network in agricultural and industrial goods.
For further information:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
Better Orange IR & HV AG
+49 (0)89 8896906-25
linh.chung@better-orange.de
Fabrice Viguier (CEO)
R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L
+377 97 98 67 71
investorrelations@r-logitech.com
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 17:15 | ENGLISH, PRESS RELEASE
Monaco, 27 March 2018 – R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L, an international specialist for strategic logistics and technology services for global merchandise flows, has successfully completed the issue of its five-year 8.5% corporate bond (ISIN: DE000A19WVN8). In total, the maximum issue volume of EUR 25 million was fully placed with institutional and private investors. The inflow of funds will be used for investments in the expansion of business activities and the financing of working capital.
The bond 2018/2023 is expected to be included in the Open Market (Freiverkehr) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on 29 March 2018.
The successful transaction was supported by BankM – Representative Office of FinTech Group Bank AG as Global Coordinator and Bookrunner and by GBR Financial Services GmbH and STX Fixed Income B.V. as Selling Agents.
Key data of the corporate bond 2018/2023
| Issuer |
R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L |
| Issued amount |
EUR 25 million |
| ISIN/WKN |
DE000A19WVN8/A19WVN |
| Coupon |
8.5% p.a. |
| Issue price |
100% |
| Denomination |
EUR 1,000 |
| Value date |
29 March 2018 |
| Term |
5 years: 29 March 2018 (including) – 29 March 2023 (excluding) |
| Interest payment |
Annually in arrears on 29 March of each year (in 2019 for the first time) |
| Redemption date |
29 March 2023 |
| Redemption price |
100% of the nominal amount |
| Status |
Non-subordinated, unsecured |
| Investor protection clauses |
- Extraordinary termination right of the noteholders among others in case of:
- Change of control
- Non-compliance with the dividend payment restriction in the amount of 50% of the IFRS consolidated net income
- Further reasons included in the terms and conditions of the bond (see prospectus)
- Negative pledge
|
| Termination right of the issuer |
- Extraordinary termination right:
- Prematurely in the event of an amendment or supplementation of the tax regulations
- Ordinary termination right:
- As of 29 March 2021 at 104% of the nominal amount
- As of 29 March 2022 at 102% of the nominal amount
|
| Stock exchange |
Open Market of Deutsche Börse AG (“Freiverkehr” of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) |
| Global Coordinator and Bookrunner |
BankM – representative office of FinTech Group Bank AG |
| Selling Agents |
GBR Financial Services GmbH, STX Fixed Income B.V. |
Important notice:
Securities transactions are associated with risks, especially the risk of a total loss of the invested capital. Prior to every investment decision, you should therefore seek personal advice taking your individual asset and investment situation into account and not base your investment decision solely on the information included herein. Please contact your credit and investment institution to this end. Whether you are permitted to buy a security may depend on different conditions – in particular your nationality. Please seek according advice before you make any investment decision. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to submit an offer to buy or subscribe for notes of R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L. The notes of the issuer are offered exclusively through and on the basis of the prospectus which was approved by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 15 March 2018, has been notified to the responsible authority in Germany and is available in electronic form for download in the “Bond” section of the website of R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L (www.r-logitech.com) as well as on the website of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (www.boerse-frankfurt.de) and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (www.bourse.lu). In connection with the offer, only the information in the prospectus is binding. The notes which are the subject of this publication are offered by the Issuer exclusively in the Federal Republic of Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg by way of a public offering. No public offer is made outside the Federal Republic of Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This document may not be brought into or published in the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other country in which the distribution or publication of this document would be illegal. The notes will not be registered pursuant to the United States Securities Act of 1933 or any authority of a U.S. state or pursuant to the applicable securities regulations of Canada, Australia or Japan and may not be offered or sold in the United States of America or on behalf of or for the account of U.S. persons or other persons who are resident in the Unites States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan. There is no public offer of the notes in the United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan.
About R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L:
As a strategic logistics provider for a large number of African markets, R-LOGITECH manages ports and terminals with great reliability and high efficiency. The company additionally provides various logistics, transport, technology and procurement solutions for numerous international customers. In doing so, R-LOGITECH benefits from the long-standing know-how and the technical expertise of the European branches in Paris, Vienna, London and Monaco as well as from a strong international network in agricultural and industrial goods.
For further information:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
Better Orange IR & HV AG
+49 (0)89 8896906-25
linh.chung@better-orange.de
Fabrice Viguier (CEO)
R-LOGITECH S.A.R.L
+377 97 98 67 71
investorrelations@r-logitech.com
