EuNetworks refinances existing debt and raises new debt facilities

News Broadband Europe 19 JUN 2024
EuNetworks refinances existing debt and raises new debt facilities
European fibre network operator EuNetworks said it has refinanced existing debt and raised new undrawn, committed debt facilities. The company's new long-term financing infrastructure provides total debt facilities of EUR 1.26 billion, to help fund the construction and development of its infrastructure in Europe. The new financing will be used to reinforce the company's ESG agenda, organic growth opportunities and M&A activity. 

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