
SPC Global launches $100M raising to slash debt
Australian food and beverage giant SPC Global (ASX:SPG) announced a $100 million capital injection, launching a fully underwritten equity raising aimed at aggressive debt reduction and a total balance sheet reset.
The move comes as the company seeks to slash its net leverage ratio from 3.9 times to a leaner 1.1 times.
The capital structure consists of a $2.9 million institutional placement and a substantial $97.1 million pro-rata renounceable entitlement offer.
New shares are priced at $0.10, representing a 71% discount to the last traded price, a strategy designed to incentivise shareholders following the 2024 merger of SPC, Nature One, and Natural Ingredients.
Proceeds from the raising will be prioritised towards retiring debt and bolstering working capital, a manoeuvre expected to save the group over $10 million in annual interest expenses.
Managing Director Robert Iervasi characterised the transaction as a pivotal shift from "transformation to execution", noting that the lowered leverage provides the liquidity necessary to scale international expansion and manufacturing initiatives.
Iervasi has committed to taking up his full entitlement, while Chairman Andrew Reitzer has pledged a $100,000 subscription pending shareholder approval.
The recapitalisation marks a critical milestone for the iconic manufacturer as it attempts to stabilise its market position and focus on long-term value creation.
At the time of reporting, SPC Global’s share price was $0.14.