Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. Notes Ardagh Group S.A. Update on Discussions with Noteholders
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) has provided an update regarding discussions between its controlling shareholder Ardagh Group S.A. (AGSA) and certain noteholders. AGSA, which owns approximately 76% of AMPSA's ordinary shares and all preferred shares, is in negotiations with holders of senior secured notes (SSNs) and senior unsecured notes (SUNs).
The latest SSN proposal includes a potential divestment of AGSA's AMPSA ordinary shares to a new special purpose vehicle (New BidCo), to be owned 80% by existing indirect AGSA shareholders and 20% by participating SUN holders. AGSA's counterproposal suggests divesting all AMPSA interests (both ordinary and preferred shares) to New BidCo with the same ownership structure, including consideration for PIK Notes holders.
While no transaction has been agreed upon, AGSA continues constructive discussions with noteholders regarding the potential restructuring transaction.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) ha fornito un aggiornamento riguardo alle discussioni tra il suo azionista di controllo Ardagh Group S.A. (AGSA) e alcuni detentori di obbligazioni. AGSA, che possiede circa il 76% delle azioni ordinarie di AMPSA e tutte le azioni privilegiate, è in trattativa con i detentori di obbligazioni senior garantite (SSN) e obbligazioni senior non garantite (SUN).
La proposta più recente per le SSN include una potenziale dismissione delle azioni ordinarie di AMPSA da parte di AGSA a un nuovo veicolo di scopo speciale (New BidCo), che sarà posseduto per l'80% da azionisti indiretti esistenti di AGSA e per il 20% da detentori di SUN partecipanti. La controproposta di AGSA suggerisce di cedere tutti gli interessi in AMPSA (sia azioni ordinarie che privilegiate) a New BidCo con la stessa struttura di proprietà, includendo considerazioni per i detentori di PIK Notes.
Sebbene non sia stata concordata alcuna transazione, AGSA continua a condurre discussioni costruttive con i detentori di obbligazioni riguardo alla potenziale transazione di ristrutturazione.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) ha proporcionado una actualización sobre las discusiones entre su accionista controlador Ardagh Group S.A. (AGSA) y ciertos tenedores de notas. AGSA, que posee aproximadamente el 76% de las acciones ordinarias de AMPSA y todas las acciones preferentes, está en negociaciones con los tenedores de notas garantizadas senior (SSN) y notas no garantizadas senior (SUN).
La última propuesta de SSN incluye una posible desinversión de las acciones ordinarias de AMPSA por parte de AGSA a un nuevo vehículo de propósito especial (New BidCo), que será poseído en un 80% por accionistas indirectos existentes de AGSA y en un 20% por tenedores de SUN participantes. La contrapropuesta de AGSA sugiere desinvertir todos los intereses de AMPSA (tanto acciones ordinarias como preferentes) a New BidCo con la misma estructura de propiedad, incluyendo consideraciones para los tenedores de PIK Notes.
Aunque no se ha acordado ninguna transacción, AGSA continúa las discusiones constructivas con los tenedores de notas sobre la posible transacción de reestructuración.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA)는 지배주주인 Ardagh Group S.A. (AGSA)와 특정 채권자 간의 논의에 대한 업데이트를 제공했습니다. AGSA는 AMPSA의 보통주 약 76%와 모든 우선주를 소유하고 있으며, 선순위 담보부 채권(SSN) 및 선순위 비담보 채권(SUN) 보유자와 협상 중입니다.
최신 SSN 제안에는 AGSA의 AMPSA 보통주를 새로운 특별 목적 법인(New BidCo)으로 매각하는 가능성이 포함되어 있으며, 이는 기존 AGSA 간접 주주가 80%, 참여 SUN 보유자가 20% 소유하게 됩니다. AGSA의 반제안은 AMPSA의 모든 이해관계(보통주 및 우선주 포함)를 동일한 소유 구조로 New BidCo에 매각하는 것을 제안하며, PIK Notes 보유자를 위한 고려 사항도 포함됩니다.
아직 어떤 거래도 합의되지 않았지만, AGSA는 채권자들과 잠재적인 구조조정 거래에 대해 건설적인 논의를 계속하고 있습니다.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) a fourni une mise à jour concernant les discussions entre son actionnaire contrôlant Ardagh Group S.A. (AGSA) et certains détenteurs de notes. AGSA, qui possède environ 76 % des actions ordinaires d'AMPSA et toutes les actions préférentielles, est en négociations avec les détenteurs de notes senior garanties (SSN) et de notes senior non garanties (SUN).
La dernière proposition de SSN comprend une éventuelle cession des actions ordinaires d'AMPSA par AGSA à un nouveau véhicule à but spécial (New BidCo), qui sera détenu à 80 % par des actionnaires indirects existants d'AGSA et à 20 % par des détenteurs de SUN participants. La contre-proposition d'AGSA suggère de céder tous les intérêts d'AMPSA (actions ordinaires et préférentielles) à New BidCo avec la même structure de propriété, y compris une considération pour les détenteurs de PIK Notes.
Bien qu'aucune transaction n'ait encore été convenue, AGSA continue des discussions constructives avec les détenteurs de notes concernant la potentielle transaction de restructuration.
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) hat ein Update zu den Gesprächen zwischen ihrem Hauptaktionär Ardagh Group S.A. (AGSA) und bestimmten Anleihegläubigern bereitgestellt. AGSA, das etwa 76% der Stammaktien von AMPSA und alle Vorzugsaktien besitzt, führt Verhandlungen mit den Inhabern von besicherten vorrangigen Anleihen (SSN) und unbesicherten vorrangigen Anleihen (SUN).
Der jüngste SSN-Vorschlag umfasst eine mögliche Veräußering von AGSAs AMPSA-Stammaktien an ein neues Sonderunternehmen (New BidCo), das zu 80% von bestehenden indirekten AGSA-Aktionären und zu 20% von teilnehmenden SUN-Inhabern gehalten wird. AGSAs Gegenangebot schlägt vor, alle AMPSA-Interessen (sowohl Stamm- als auch Vorzugsaktien) an New BidCo mit derselben Eigentümerstruktur zu veräußern, einschließlich Berücksichtigung der PIK Notes-Inhaber.
Obwohl noch keine Transaktion vereinbart wurde, führt AGSA weiterhin konstruktive Gespräche mit den Anleihegläubigern über die potenzielle Umstrukturierungstransaktion.
- Constructive discussions ongoing for potential restructuring
- Clear ownership structure proposed for New BidCo (80/20 split)
- Uncertainty around final transaction terms and completion
- Potential significant ownership restructuring affecting current shareholders
- Complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholder groups
Insights
This update signals significant potential ownership changes for Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMPSA) as its controlling shareholder Ardagh Group (AGSA) engages in debt restructuring negotiations. The discussions center around two competing proposals affecting AGSA's 76% stake in AMPSA's ordinary shares and its 100% ownership of AMPSA's preferred shares.
The senior secured noteholders (SSN) proposal involves AGSA divesting only its ordinary shares to a new special purpose vehicle, while AGSA's counterproposal suggests divesting both ordinary and preferred shares. This distinction is crucial - the preferred shares likely carry important economic and governance rights that could significantly impact AMPSA's future structure and operations.
The proposed New BidCo ownership split (80% existing AGSA shareholders, 20% participating SUN holders) suggests a debt-for-equity swap arrangement where certain creditors would convert their debt claims into equity. This typically indicates financial pressure at AGSA, with creditors seeking ownership stakes rather than straight debt repayment.
For AMPSA minority shareholders, this restructuring creates substantial uncertainty. The potential transfer of controlling interest to a new entity with different stakeholders could alter corporate strategy, capital allocation, and governance. While operations might continue normally in the short term, longer-term strategic decisions could shift under new controlling interests with different priorities and financial constraints.
LUXEMBOURG, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 11, 2025, Ardagh Group S.A. ("AGSA"), the controlling shareholder of Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (the "Company" or "we," "us" and "our"), which indirectly owns approximately
As an update to the March 11 announcement, on April 7, 2025, AGSA provided a further update on its discussions with the Holders (the "Update"), which, summarized the SSN Holders' latest proposal to AGSA (the "SSN proposal") and AGSA's counterproposal. The Update indicates that while no transaction has been agreed at this stage, the SSN proposal includes a potential divestment by AGSA of its AMPSA Ordinary Shares, subject to the AGSA board's approval, to a new special purpose vehicle holding structure ("New BidCo") to be owned
The Update indicates that AGSA continues to engage in constructive discussions with the SUN Holders and the SSN Holders regarding the terms of a potential restructuring transaction, and that AGSA will provide further updates in due course. The full text of the Update is available on AGSA's investor relations website at ir.ardaghgroup.com.
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Contacts: Investor Relations Contact: Stephen Lyons, stephen.lyons@ardaghgroup.com; Media Contact: Pat Walsh, Murray Consultants, Tel.: +353 1 498 0300 / +353 87 2269345, Email: pwalsh@murraygroup.ie
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