Scout24 AG: Scout24 issues Schuldschein to diversify financing structure

Scout24 issues Schuldschein to diversify financing structure

• Interest savings by securing favourable long-term financing conditions
• Increasing financial flexibility through planned partial repayment of existing financial liabilities

Berlin / Munich, 20 February 2018 - Following the publication of its preliminary results for the financial year 2017, Scout24 AG ("Scout24" or "the Group"), the leading operator of digital marketplaces specialising in the real estate and automotive sectors in Germany and other selected European countries, has initiated a process for the placement of a Schuldschein loan.

The Schuldschein is placed exclusively with professional investors and is coordinated by ING Bank and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg. Thus, Scout24 is making use of the current momentum from the positive results for the financial year 2017 and the strong Schuldschein market. The aim of this initial placement is to secure favourable long-term interest rates and to further increase financial flexibility by partially refinancing existing financial liabilities.
 

About Scout24

With our leading digital marketplaces ImmobilienScout24 and AutoScout24 in Germany and across Europe we are inspiring people to make their best decisions on finding a home and a car. More than 1,000 employees are working on the success of our products and services, putting the consumers' needs first in order to create a connected network for living and mobility. Scout24 is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A12DM80, G24). For further information, please visit www.scout24.com, our Corporate Blog and Tech Blog, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
 

Investor Relations

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Vice President Communications & Marketing
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