Endeavour Energy has launched its new $1 billion dual-tranche sustainability-linked term loan, with leading Australian legal firm Allens as advisor. The financing, which includes debt from a group of 23 banks, comprises $800 million in seven-year and $200 million in 10-year tranches.
The financing has a sustainability commitment which is Endeavour Energy’s strategy to decarbonise the grid. The network has committed to reaching net zero by 2040, zero waste to landfill by 2030 and nature positive by 2025. Endeavour announced its fourth consecutive five-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark last month.
“We continue to see corporate borrowers tapping into the Asian loan market for long-term debt, with appetite strong in Asian loan markets and corporate borrowers oversubscribed by multiples of their intended commitment levels,’’ said lead partner Rob Watt, from Allens.
“The significant interest from lenders for this loan speaks to the enduring attractiveness of Australian energy network providers and sustainability credentials. We are pleased to have advised longstanding client Endeavour Energy on a successful transaction,” he added.
The transaction builds on Allens’ extensive experience advising Australian transmission and distribution networks on their corporate financings and financing of augmentation and expansion projects to support the energy transition. Allens has advised Endeavour Energy on the refinancing and diversification of its acquisition debt since its privatisation in 2017.
