Pune: Suzlon Energy Limited – the world’s third largest wind turbine group* – announced
the completion of payment of its entire outstanding Acquisition Loan facility of
approximately USD 780 million. The payment was made from the proceeds of a partial
stake sale in Hansen Transmissions International NV, in addition to a new, five-year US
Dollar-denominated loan of USD 465 million from the State Bank of India. The exercise has
also achieved a net reduction in the overall debt by approximately USD 350 million (~INR
1,700 Crs).
Over the past few months, Suzlon has taken various initiatives to de-lever its balance sheet
and solidify a long-term sustainable capital structure.
Speaking on the transaction, Mr. Supratim Sarkar, Senior Vice President SBI Caps,
“We strongly believe in Suzlon’s long term business prospects and business model. We have
confidence in the company’s potential as an Indian leader on the world wind energy stage,
especially as renewable energy solutions are the future in mitigating climate change.”
Mr. Sumant Sinha, COO – Suzlon Energy added: “This transaction concludes the first
phase of our refinancing exercise. We are also happy to report that we have achieved an
overall improvement in our debt profile, with a reduction of nearly 15%, or approximately
USD 350 million, since 30th September, 2009. We continue to work towards optimizing our
capital structure.”
SBI Caps was the Sole Financial Advisor on the USD facility, while on the Rupee facility SBI
Caps is Global Coordinator and Mandated Lead Arranger and IDBI Bank is the Lead
Arranger.
Rothschild is acting as Financial Advisor to Suzlon on the debt refinancing