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“Eco Baltia” issued 8 million EUR of bonds

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On February 17, 2023 AS Eco Baltia, the largest environmental and waste management group in the Baltics, issued 8 million EUR of its inaugural 3-year bonds with annual coupon rate 8%. Maturity date of the bonds is set on February 17, 2026 with an option for the issuer to call the bonds after 2 years.

Nominal value of each bond is 1,000 EUR. Bonds are issued at nominal value and minimum subscription amount for one investor was set at 10 bond units, or 10,000 EUR.

Subscription period of Eco Baltia’s bonds during public offering started on February 2, 2023 and ended on February 10, 2023. Issue was oversubscribed more than 3.5 times with orders from over 250 qualified and retail investors from Latvia and Lithuania. Total volume of received orders was 28.49 million EUR. Investors who placed the minimum order of 10,000 EUR were allocated in full, while bigger orders received partial allocations. Retail investors were very active in this transaction and were allocated 5.5 million EUR (69%) of the total issue with institutional investors making up the remaining 2.5 million EUR (31%). Most of the demand came from Latvian and Lithuanian investors with subscription amounts standing at 54% and 45% of total orders respectively.

The proceeds raised from bond issue will be used to finance future development projects of Eco Baltia, with a focus on supporting the company’s expansion plans in Europe and promoting the circular economy. The Group is currently evaluating several acquisition opportunities. In addition, the company has several capital expenditure projects in its pipeline.

On February 8, 2023 company applied for listing the bonds at Nasdaq Riga alternative market First North and on February 9 Nasdaq Riga started the admission procedure. Sole Lead Manager of the transaction was Luminor Bank together with Šiaulių bankas acting as Co-Manager and Dealer. Transaction legal counsel and Certified Adviser is law firm TGS Baltic, and trustee – law firm Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns.

Management team

Eco Baltia Supervisory Board

  • Vytautas Plunksnis Chairperson of the Supervisory Board
  • Deimantė Korsakaitė Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board
  • Alberto Atienza Güell Member of the Supervisory Board
  • Jurgita Petrauskienė Member of the Supervisory Board
  • Gints Pucēns Member of the Supervisory Board
  • Algimantas Markauskas Member of the Supervisory Board

Eco Baltia Management Board

  • Māris Simanovičs Chairman of the Management Board
  • Santa Spūle Member of the Management Board
  • Sigita Namatēva Member of the Management Board
  • Saulius Budrevičius Member of the Management Board

Financial results

2022

240 millions

2021

150 millions

According to the unaudited consolidated annual report 2022, Eco Baltia’s pro-forma revenues reached €240mn, growing by 60% compared to €150.0mn pro-forma revenue in 2021. Consolidated net turnover reached €210.79mn. This represents a 75.7% increase compared to 2021, when consolidated net turnover was €120.0mn. In 2022, Group’s consolidated net profit was €7,31mn and consolidated EBITDA reached €25,47mn. Leading companies of Eco Baltia are PET Baltija, TESIL Fibres, Nordic Plast, Metal Plast, Eco Baltia vide, Ecoservice, Latvijas Zaļais punkts and JUMIS. Group companies employ more than 2300 employees.

 

AS Eco Baltia PRESENTATION (October, 2023).

 

AS Eco Baltia 3-year bond issue  OFFERING DOCUMENT (October, 2023).

 

AS Eco Baltia 3-year bond issue OFFERING DOCUMENT and FINAL TERMS.

 

AS Eco Baltia PRESENTATION.

 

Reduced personal income tax rate application to note interest received by a tax non-resident of Latvia –HERE.

Information about auditor

Company SIA “Deloitte Audits Latvia”
Address Republikas Laukums 2a, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
License no 43
Company
SIA “Deloitte Audits Latvia”
Address
Republikas Laukums 2a, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
License no
43

Corporate governance

Organizational structure

Leading companies in the existing “Eco Baltia” portfolio are “PET Baltija”, “TESIL Fibres”, “Eco Baltia vide”, “Ecoservice”, “Latvijas Zalais punkts”, “Jumis”, “Metal Plast” and “Nordic Plast”. Companies of “Eco Baltia” provide full cycle of environmental services, including recycling of plastics. Group’s companies have 24 operational facilities across Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Czech Republic.

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Management team

Eco Baltia Supervisory Board

  • Vytautas Plunksnis Chairperson of the Supervisory Board
  • Deimantė Korsakaitė Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board
  • Alberto Atienza Güell Member of the Supervisory Board
  • Jurgita Petrauskienė Member of the Supervisory Board
  • Gints Pucēns Member of the Supervisory Board
  • Algimantas Markauskas Member of the Supervisory Board

Eco Baltia Management Board

  • Māris Simanovičs Chairman of the Management Board
  • Santa Spūle Member of the Management Board
  • Sigita Namatēva Member of the Management Board
  • Saulius Budrevičius Member of the Management Board

Shareholder structure

Shareholders of AS “Eco Baltia” are “INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund” through UAB “BSGF Salvus” (52.81%), the European Bank for the Reconstruction and Development (30.51%) and the management of the company (16.68%).

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Governance documents

Contacts for investors

Alise Zvaigzne

Public Relations

+ 371 28780467

investors@ecobaltia.lv

Environment

The Group’s business activities are based on the circular economy and environmentally friendly principles. Our mission is not only to reduce resource consumption and emissions, but also to implement energy-efficient solutions.

 

See our environmental sustainability policy

 

 

The services of Eco Baltia Group are focused on making a real contribution to the protection of nature and the efficient use of resources. In recent years, the fleet of Eco Baltia has been supplemented by vehicles that run on compressed natural gas, which reduces CO2 emissions. Funds have also been invested in a mobile vehicle to deliver a waste container washing service to the customer’s address. This not only significantly reduces travel costs and environmental impact, but improves the convenience of our service as well. We have signed a memorandum to strengthen cooperation towards the development of hydrogen technology in Latvia, and are already carrying out research to use non-recyclable waste mass for gasification, which will eventually also produce hydrogen to power our own fleet. By engaging in and supporting projects to develop environmentally friendly technologies, Eco Baltia further reduces its ecological footprint.

 

We are proud of the annual support and partnership of Latvijas Zaļais punkts in the Baltic Brand Forum, participating in the top ranking of the Greenest Brands in Latvia. Our initiatives – such as textile collection and the provision of textile container infrastructure, as well as the implementation of “Vislatvijas šķiratlons” [All-Latvia Sortathon] for several consecutive years – demonstrate the commitment of Eco Baltia to sustainable lifestyles and responsible resource management. Currently, more than 700 textile containers are available in Latvia and Lithuania; the company also provides end-of-life electronics collection services across more than 100 locations throughout Latvia.

 

We are actively involved in the implementation of climate programmes and in cooperation with the LIFE integrated project “Waste as Resources in Latvia – Promoting Regional Sustainability and Circulation through the Concept of Waste as a Resource” (LIFE Waste To Resources IP, LIFE20 IPE/LV/000014).

 

 

Key achievements

 

  • “Eco Baltia vide” Platinum category in the Latvian Sustainability Index (2022 and 2023)
  • “PET Baltija” Gold Category (2023) and Silver Category (2022) in the Latvian Sustainability Index
  • ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System certification awarded to “Eco Baltia vide” (2022), PET Baltija (2022) and Nordic Plast (2022)
  • ISO 14064-1:2018 Greenhouse gas verification certification awarded to “Eco Baltia vide” (2021 and 2022), “JUMIS” in Sigulda (2022), “Latvijas Zaļais punkts”(2022), “Nordic Plast” (2021 and 2022), “PET Baltija” (2021 and 2022)
  • FSC 22000 Food Safety Management System certificate awarded to “PET Baltija” (2022)
  • EcoVadis certificate
  • “Tesil Fibre” (2022) awarded Eco Label certificate, GRS certificate and Oeko-Tex Standard 100

Corporate governance

The business of “Eco Baltia” is based on the principles of integrity and ethics at every stage of business, contributing to sustainable growth.

 

Code of Ethics

 

 

Business Partner Code of Conduct

 

 

Risk Management policy

 

 

The main objective of our company is to produce each successive unit with fewer resources compared to the previous production cycle. To this end, we are constantly monitoring technological developments, implementing innovative projects and investing in new equipment to maintain our competitiveness and strengthen our position on the European market.
We value and apply LEAN methods, especially the KAIZEN and 5S approach to business processes, which allows us to continuously improve and optimise our operations.

 

Eco Baltia companies are active members of the Latvian Association of Waste Management Companies, the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia, the Latvian Tyre Management Association and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry reflecting our commitment to business improvement and overall sustainability.

 

Key achievements

  • Eco Baltia – 36th place in the TOP 101 most valuable companies in Latvia (2022) and 37th place in the TOP 500 largest companies in Latvia
  • PET Baltija – the 3rd largest chemical company by turnover in the TOP 500 ranking of the largest companies in Latvia (2022)
  • Nordic Plast – the 18th largest chemical company by turnover in the TOP 500 ranking of the largest companies in Latvia (2022)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification obtained by “Ecoservice” (2023), “Latvijas Zaļais punkts” (2022), “Tesil Fibres” (2022), “PET Baltija” (2022) and “Nordic Plast” (2022), “Eco Baltia vide”, “Pilsētas Eko Serviss”
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification received by “Ecoservice” (2023), “PET Baltija” (2022) and “Nordic Plast” (2022)
  • ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System certification awarded to “Nordic Plast” (2022), “Eco Baltia vide” (2022), “PET Baltija” (2022)
  • Participation in the “Sustainable Public Management” training programme at Malmö University (2023)
  • “Eco Baltia vide” partnership with RISEBA’s “Sustainability Challenge” to support and encourage students to come up with unique ideas to tackle different energy and waste issues

News

17.02.2023.

“Eco Baltia” issued 8 million EUR of bonds

13.02.2023.

“Eco Baltia” completes the placement of 8 million EUR of bonds attracting significant interest from investors

10.02.2023.

Eco Baltia announcement on the bonds placement

08.02.2023.

Recording of Eco Baltia’s webinar about inaugural bond issue public offering

 

Bonds

ISIN Aggregate Nominal Amount Interest Rate Maturity Date
LV0000860138
LV0000860120		 EUR 10,000,000
EUR 8,000,000		 9%
8%		 2 November 2026
17 February 2026

AS Eco Baltia COMPANY DESCRIPTION ( April 2024)

AS Eco Baltia PRESENTATION ( October 2023)

AS Eco Baltia 3-year bond issue  OFFERING DOCUMENT (October, 2023).

AS Eco Baltia 3-year bond issue OFFERING DOCUMENT and FINAL TERMS.

AS Eco Baltia PRESENTATION (February 2023)

Reduced personal income tax rate application to note interest received by a tax non-resident of Latvia.

07.02.2023. PRESENTATION demonstrated during the webinar about inaugural bond issue public offering.




The group's shareholders are UAB "BSGF Salvus", which represents the largest private investment fund in the Baltics "INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund" (52.81%), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ERAB, 30.51%), as well as Māris Simanovičs (with through Enrial Holdings SIA and Penvi Investment Ltd., 16.68%)