The completion of the disposal is in line with previous terms. This derisks Renewi (UK Municipal contracts have required significant provisioning over recent years), improves margins by c 0.5% and annual cashflow by €15–20m. It also provides greater focus for the group and management.
From a balance sheet perspective, Renewi will have approximately £125m, leaving the pro forma core (pre leases) net debt/EBITDA ratio at c 2.9x EBITDA. Also, management expect leverage to drop by approximately 0.4–0.5 turns per annum.
We see this as a pivot point for Renewi as it will move forward as a specialist recycling group, with strong market positions in its key territories: Netherlands and Belgium.
Renewi’s interim results are expected on 12 November 2024.
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