at 31 December 2018
highlights
Average debt life: 4.7 years
Liquidity position: 1.3 € bln, of which
- Undrawn Credit Lines: 0.7 € bln
- Cash: 0.6 € bln
Average Rate ~3.0% (*)
(*) Excluding ACSM-AGAM contribution
Debt ratios
| Items | Value (in milion of euros) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2017 | |
| Net Debt/Equity (x) | 0.86 | 1.07 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA (x) | 2.45 | 2.66 |
| Interest cover (x)(*) | 0.20 | 0.19 |
(*) This ratio is calculated as Net Financial Charges/EBIT
Gross Debt: 3.688 € bln
Average debt life: 4.6 years
Liquidity position: 1.6 € bln, of which
- Undrawn Credit Lines: 0.54 € bln
- Cash: 1.015 € bln
Average annual cost of debt: ~ 2.8% (excluding ACSM-AGAM)
Debt profile
| Debt items | Accounting balance 31/12/2018 |
Portions maturing within 12 months |
Portions maturing beyond 12 months |
Portion maturing in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2020 | 31/12/2021 | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2023 | beyond | ||||
| Bonds | 2,738 | 558 | 2,180 | 2 | 353 | 501 | 302 | 1,022 |
| Bank loans and other | 940 | 136 | 804 | 151 | 101 | 91 | 88 | 373 |
| TOTAL | 3,678 | 694 | 2,984 | 153 | 454 | 592 | 390 | 1,395 |
Source: Consolidated Financial Statement
Note
A2A consolidated gross debt at 31 December 2017, was equal to 3.9 € bln and its maturity profile was as follows:
| within 2018: 11% | 2019 - 2020: 19% | 2021 - 2022: 26% | beyond 2022: 44% |
On 8 July 2019, A2A has successfully launched the issue of a ten-year green bond for a total amount of 400 million euro, exclusively targeted at institutional investors under its Euro Medium Term Notes Programme.
The notes have an annual coupon of 1.000% and were placed at an issue price equal to 98.693%, with a spread of 105 basis points over the reference mid-swap rate.
The bonds, governed by English law, and listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange as of July 16, 2019.
Net proceeds will finance and/or re-finance eligible green projects related to circular economy, decarbonization as well as smart network and services: investments in water and waste treatment, renewable energy development, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and network upgrade.
The issue is in line with A2A’s financial and sustainable (ESG) strategies, confirming its green vocation and the constant attention to a transparent disclosure towards all its stakeholders.
The placement of the new notes was managed by BBVA, BNP Paribas – Green Structuring Advisor, Mediobanca, UniCredit, as Joint Bookrunners. A2A was assisted by the law firm Legance - Avvocati Associati and the banks by Allen & Overy.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS2026150313 | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 | 1.000 | 16/07/2019 | 16/07/2027 | 98.693 | 1.139 | S&P's: BBB Moody’s:Baa2 |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
On 11 October 2017, A2A has successfully launched the issue of a ten-year bond for a total amount of 300 million euro, exclusively targeted at institutional investors under its Euro Medium Term Notes Programme.
The notes have an annual coupon of 1.625% and were placed at an issue price equal to 98.700%, with a spread of 87 basis points over the reference mid-swap rate.
The bonds, governed by English law, and listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange as of October 19, 2017.
The issue will reduce the average cost of debt and, in line with the Group’s financial strategy, will increase the average maturity of debt and optimize the maturity profile.
The placement of the new notes was arranged by Citi Group Markets Limited, Goldman Sachs International, Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A., Société Générale e UniCredit Bank AG. The Company was assisted by the legal advisor Legance – Avvocati Associati.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS1701884204 | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 1.625 | 19/10/2017 | 19/10/2027 | 98.700 | 1.768 | S&P's: BBB Moody’s: Baa3 |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
A2A S.p.A. announces tender offer and the intention to issue new Notes - 11 October 2017
On 18 February 2015, A2A has successfully launched the issue of a ten-year bond for a total amount of 300 million euro, under its Euro Medium Term Notes Programme, which update and increase to a total of 4 billion euro has been approved by the Board of Directors on November 6, 2014.
The notes have an annual coupon of 1.75%, A2A’s lowest coupon ever, and were placed at an issue price equal to 99.221%, with a spread of 110 basis points over the reference mid-swap rate.
The bonds are exclusively targeted at institutional investors, governed by English law, and listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange as of February 25, 2015.
The issue – intended for debt repayment – will reduce the average cost of debt and, in line with the Group’s financial strategy, will increase the average maturity of debt and optimize the maturity profile.
The placement of the new notes was arranged by Banca IMI, Barclays, BNP Paribas and UniCredit as Joint Bookrunner.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS1195347478 | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 1.750 | 25/02/2015 | 25/02/2025 | 99.221 | 1.836 | S&P's: BBB , Outlook negativo Moody’s: Baa3, Outlook negativo |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
On 9 March 2017 A2A successfully privately placed with a limited number of qualified investors Euro 300 million notes with a seven-year maturity due in March 2024, issued under its Euro Medium Term Notes Programme.
The notes, governed by English law, have the following characteristics: a 1.25% annual fixed coupon rate; a 99.774% issue price and a 1.284% yield.
The issue of the notes is in line with the Group’s financial strategy, aimed at extending the average maturity of the Company’s debt and optimizing the management of maturities.
The placement of the notes has been managed by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
The notes are listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange as of 16 March 2017.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS1581375182 | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 1.25 | 16/03/2017 | 16/03/2024 | 99.774 | 1.284 | S&P's: BBB |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
On December 2, 2013 A2A has successfully privately placed a 300 million Euro tenyear bond under its 3 billion Euro Medium Term Notes Programme approved and increased by the Management Board of A2A on November 7, 2013.
The private placement is in line with the Group’s financial strategy, aimed at extending the average maturity of the Company’s debt stock and optimizing the maturity schedule. Proceeds will be used to reimburse the debt close to maturity.
The notes – with a minimum denomination of 100 thousand Euro, and maturity on December 4, 2023 – have a 4.000% annual coupon rate, and reoffer price of 99.539%. The re-offer yield is 4.057%, corresponding to 210 basis points over the underlying interest rate swap.
The notes are governed by English law. The settlement date is December 4, 2013, when the notes will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS1000538022 | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 4.000 | 04/12/2013 | 04/12/2023 | 99.539 | 4.057 | Not applicable |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
On December 9 2013, A2A has successfully placed on the European market a 500 million Euro bond due on January 13, 2022, under its 3 billion Euro Medium Term Notes Programme updated and increased on November 25, 2013. The issue was exclusively targeted to institutional investors.
The notes – with a minimum denomination of 100 thousand Euro – have a 3.625% annual coupon rate, and reoffer price of 99.561%. The re-offer yield is 3.688%, corresponding to 190 basis points over the underlying interest rate swap.
The issue – whose proceeds will be used for debt repayment – will allow to reduce the average interest rate on the Group’s debt and, in line with its financial strategy, extend the average maturity of the Company’s debt and optimizing the maturity schedule.
The notes are governed by English law. The settlement date is December 13, 2013, and following that date the notes will be traded on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
The placement of the notes was managed by Banca IMI, Credit Agricole, Mediobanca, and UniCredit, as Joint Bookrunners.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS1004874621 | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 | 3.625 | 13/12/2013 | 13/01/2022 | 99.561 | 3.688 | S&P's: BBB , Outlook negativo Moody’s: Baa3, Outlook negativo |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
On 2 July 2013 A2A issued a bond that was placed on the international Eurobond market and listed on the Luxembourg bond market.
The seven and half year bond has a nominal value of EUR 500 million and pays an annual fixed-rate coupon of 4.375%.
The bond has been issued under A2A's 2 billion Euro Medium Term Notes Programme and was approved by the Management Board on 12 February 2013.
The placement of the notes has been managed by BNP Paribas, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Deutsche Bank and Société Générale CIB as Active Joint Bookrunners as well as Banca IMI, Mediobanca and UniCredit Bank as Passive Joint Bookrunners.
The bond ratings are the same as A2A ratings at the issue date.
The net proceeds of the issue has been mainly utilized to repay in advance a portion of A2A existing bonds: 500 M€ due 2014 and 1,000 M€ due 2016.
| Code ISIN | Issue volume (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0951567030 | 500,000,000 | 351,457,000 | 4.375 | 10/07/2013 | 10/01/2021 | 99.323 | 4.487 | S&P's: BBB / A-2, Outlook negativo Moody’s: Baa3 / P-3, Outlook negativo |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
A2A S.p.A. announces final results and pricing of its tender offer - 2 december 2016
On 23 November 2012 A2A issued a bond that was placed on the international Eurobond market and listed on the Luxembourg bond market.
The seven-year bond has a nominal value of EUR 750 million and pays an annual fixed-rate coupon of 4.5%.
The bond has been issued under A2A's 2 billion Euro Medium Term Notes Programme and was approved by the Management Board on 15 November 2012.
The placement of the notes has been managed by Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, Mediobanca and UniCredit Bank, as active Joint Bookrunners, as well as Banca Akros – Gruppo BPM and Centrobanca as passive Joint Bookrunners.
The bond ratings are the same as A2A ratings at the issue date.
| Code ISIN | Issue quantity (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0859920406 | 750,000,000 | 0 | 4.500 | 28/11/2012 | 28/11/2019 | 99.718 | 4.548 | S&P's: BBB / A-2, Outlook negativo Moody’s: Baa3 / P-3, Outlook negativo |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
A2A S.p.A. announces final results and pricing of its tender offer - 02 december 2016
On 28 November 2013 LGH issued a bond that was placed on the international Eurobond market and listed on the Luxembourg bond market.
The issue has a nominal value of EUR 300 million and a five-year maturity. It pays an annual fixed-rate coupon of 3.875% and provides a Change of Control Put in the event of a change of control of the company. Following the acquisition by A2A S.p.A., this option was exercised by some bondholders for a total amount of 500 thousand euro, reimbursed on October 12, 2016.
The placement of the notes has been managed by Banca IMI and Unicredit Bank.
| Code ISIN | Issue quantity (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0951567030 | 300,000,000 | 0 | 3.875 | 28/11/2013 | 28/11/2018 | 99.444 | 4.000 | Fitch: BBB- |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
On 10 August 2006, ASM issued its second bond. It was not, however, placed on the market but wholly acquired by Aflac , one of the biggest US insurance groups and the largest in Japan.
The bond has a 30-year maturity with a half-yearly coupon; it is worth a total of around EUR 95 million and carries an annual fixed coupon of around 5.4%.
The loan, which was initially issued in yen (14 billion) with a yen fixed rate (3.2%), was converted into a euro-denominated bond via a cross currency swap.
The issue was launched with the support of Merrill Lynch rating agency Standard & Poors awarded the bond an A+ rating, the same rating given to ASM
| Code ISIN | Issue quantity (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0261846066 | 98,000.000 | 98,000.000 | 5.405 | 10/08/2006 | 10/08/2036 | 100 | n.d. | A+ |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
On 27 October 2009 A2A issued a bond that was placed on the international Eurobond market and listed on the Luxembourg bond market.
The seven-year bond has a nominal value of EUR 1 billion and pays an annual fixed-rate coupon of 4.5%.
The placement was handled by investment banks Banca IMI, Banco Bilbao (BBVA), BNP Paribas, Calyon, Mediobanca
The bond ratings are the same as A2A ratings at the issue date.
| Code ISIN | Issue quantity (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0463509959 | 1,000,000,000 | 0 | 4.500 | 02/11/2009 | 02/11/2016 | 99.255 | 4.627 | S&P: BBB+ Credit Watch Negative Moody’s: A3 Stable |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
On 28 May 2004, ASM issued a bond that was listed on the Luxembourg market.
The issue has a nominal value of EUR 500 million and is made up of bearer bonds with a nominal value of EUR 100,000. It has a ten-year maturity and fixed coupon of 4.875%
Investment banks Barclays, Merrill Lynch Banca IMI placed the issue. Rating agency Standard & Poors awarded the bond an A+ rating, the same rating given to ASM
| Code ISIN | Issue quantity (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0193337796 | 500,000,000 | 0 | 4.875 | 28/05/2004 | 28/05/2014 | 99.304 | n.d. | A+ |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
On 17 October 2003 AEM issued a bond that was placed on the international Eurobond market and listed on the Luxembourg bond market.
The ten-year bond has a nominal value of EUR 500 million and pays an annual fixed-rate coupon of 4.87%.
The placement was handled by investment banks JP Morgan, Mediobanca e Unicredit Banca Mobiliare. Standard & Poors awarded a credit rating of BBB to the issue, the same rating as that given to the issuer, AEM.
| Code ISIN | Issue quantity (EUR) | Outstanding amount (EUR) | Annual coupon (%) | Issue date* | Maturity date** | % Issue price | Re-offer Yield (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS0179091425 | 500,000,000 | 0 | 4.875 | 30/10/2003 | 30/10/2013 | 99.767 | n.d. | BBB |
* Date from which interest is paid
** Last date on which interest accrues
Prospectus for details
Green Financing Framework
A2A has developed a Green Financing Framework which is in accordance with the 2018 ICMA Green Bond and Green Loan Principles.
A2A believes that the issuance of Green Financing Instruments – that include Green Bond under A2A’ EMTN Programme – could contribute to fostering the transition to a low-carbon economy, giving financial backing to the projects (existing or new ones) enabling this transition and with a positive impact in terms of sustainability.
Comparison of Standard & Poor's and Moody's M/L Term Rating Scales
| Investment Grade | Non investment Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|
S&P |
MOODY'S |
S&P |
MOODY'S |
| AAA | Aaa | BB+ | BA1 |
| AA+ | Aa1 | BB | BA2 |
| AA | Aa2 | BB- | BA3 |
| A+ | A1 | B | B2 |
| A | A2 | B- | B3 |
| A- | A3 | CCC+ | CAA1 |
| BBB+ | Baa1 | CCC | CAA2 |
| BBB | Baa2 | CCC- | CAA3 |
| BBB- | Baa3 | CC | CA |
| C | C | ||
| D | |||
For further details
Press Releases:
Moody’s upgrades A2A’s ratings from Baa3 to Baa2 with stable outlook
Standard & Poor’s confirms BBB/A-2 ratings and improves outlook from “negative” to “stable”
For further information about Standard and Poor's and Moody's rating definitions, please visit following links:
Financing structure (in milions of euro)
| Items |
31 December 2018 | 31 December 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| no derivatives | with derivatives | % with derivatives | no derivatives | with derivatives | with derivatives | |
| Fixed rate | 2,706 | 2,993 | 81% | 3,076 | 3,236 | 82% |
| Floating Rate | 972 | 685 | 19% | 862 | 702 | 18% |
| Total | 3,678 | 3,678 | 3,938 | 3,938 | ||
| Loan | Derivatives | Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| A2A S.p.A. loan with BEI: expiring in November 2023, residual balance at December 31, 2018 amounting to 95.2 million euro, at floating rate interest. | Collar to fully cover the loan and the same maturity, with a floor on Euribor rate 2.99% and 4.65% cap. At December 31, 2018, the fair value was negative for 8.0 million euro. | The loan is measured at amortized cost. The collar is a cash flow hedge, with 100% recognized in a specific equity reserve. |
| Linea Green loan with Unicredit: maturity May 2021, residual balance at December 31, 2018 amounting to 12.9 million euro, at floating rate. | IRS on 100% of the amount of the loan until maturity thereof. At December 31, 2018, the fair value was negative for 0.4 million euro | The loan is measured at amortized cost. The IRS is a cash flow hedge, with 100% recognized in a specific equity reserve. |
| ACSM-AGAM loan with Intesa Sanpaolo: maturity June 2021, residual debt at December 31, 2018 amounting to 14.4 million euro, at floating rate. | IRS on 100% of the amount of the loan until maturity thereof. At December 31, 2018, the fair value was negative for 0.1 million euro. | The loan is measured at amortized cost. The IRS is a cash flow hedge, with 100% recognized in a specific equity reserve. |
| ACSM-AGAM loan with Unicredit: maturity June 2023, residual balance at December 31, 2018 amounting to 9.0 million euro, at floating rate. | IRS on 100% of the amount of the loan until maturity thereof. At December 31, 2018, the fair value was negative for 0.1 million euro. | The loan is measured at amortized cost. The IRS is a cash flow hedge, with 100% recognized in a specific equity reserve. |
| 17 Leases of A2A Rinnovabili with various credit institutions and maturities, total debt at December 31, 2018 of 47.9 million euro, at variable rate. | IRS on 88% of the lease amount. At December 31, 2018, the fair value was negative for 5.1 million euro. | The IRS are in cash flow hedge, with 100% recognized in a specific equity reserve. |
In order to analyze and manage the risks relating to interest rate risk the Group has developed an internal model enabling the exposure to this risk to be calculated using the Montecarlo method, assessing the effect that fluctuations in interest rates may have on future cash flows. Under this methodology at least ten thousand scenarios are simulated for each key variable on the basis of the associated volatilities and correlations, using market rate forward curves for future levels. In this way, a probability distribution of the results is obtained from which the worst case scenario and best case scenario can be extrapolated using a 99% confidence level.
More details are available in the 2018 Consolidated Financial Statement, under Risk Management section.