LONDON, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) (“Ferroglobe”, the “Company,” or the “Parent”), a leading global producer of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based ferroalloys, announces today that its subsidiary issuers of the 9.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”) have given notice of full redemption of such Notes at 102.34375% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. The issuers elect to redeem an aggregate principal amount of $147,623,624 of the Notes, the entire amount outstanding as of the redemption date, plus accrued and unpaid interest and call premium of $4,075,027, assuming the expected redemption date of February 16, 2024.
The Notes are being redeemed with cash on the balance sheet.
“The elimination of the Senior Secured Notes is a significant milestone for Ferroglobe,” said Beatriz Garcia-Cos, Ferroglobe’s Chief Financial Officer. “Since the end of 2022, we have reduced our adjusted gross debt by roughly $370 million to less than $100 million once this redemption is completed, highlighting our ability to generate strong free cash flow. Over the past couple of years, a primary focus has been strengthening our balance sheet. The reduction of our debt level and the redemption of these notes indicates success in this effort. The full redemption of the Notes enhances our financial flexibility, enabling the company to implement a capital return policy and provide more attractive avenues for debt financing in the future. The repurchases and redemption of these notes, which began in 2023, saves us approximately $32 million in annual interest expense compared to 2022.”
About Ferroglobe
Ferroglobe is a leading global producer of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based ferroalloys serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy. The Company is based in London. For more information, visit https://investor.ferroglobe.com.
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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Alex Rotonen, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
Email: investor.relations@ferroglobe.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Cristina Feliu Roig
Executive Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Email: corporate.comms@ferroglobe.com
