29 April 2021
Overview
Manchester Airport Group Funding PLC (the "Issuer") today announced a consent solicitation in respect of the following series of bonds (the "Bonds"):
(a) £450,000,000 4.75 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due 2034 (ISIN: XS1032630771);
(b) £360,000,000 4.125 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due 2024 (ISIN: XS1057530393);
(c) £300,000,000 2.875 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due 2039 (ISIN: XS1718393512); and
(d) £350,000,000 2.875 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due 2044 (ISIN: XS1991245017).
Capitalised terms used in this announcement and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the STID Proposal Information Memorandum dated 29 April 2021 (the "STID Proposal InformationMemorandum").
Background
Following the severe disruption to the global travel industry caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the global travel industry and cause a significant drop in passenger traffic across each of the airports owned by the Security Group (the "Group Airports"). MAG faces into this in a strong and prudent financial position. Ratings action will be fluid during the impact phase of COVID-19. MAG reiterates its long-standing commitment to targeting BBB+/Baa1 ratings, underpinned by a track record of conservative financial management.