May 23, 2024 08:01 GMT
Mondi (Baa1/A-): New Issue FV Analysis
BASIC INDUSTRIES
- *IPT: MONDI FINANCE €500M WNG 8Y MS+130 AREA.
- We see FV at MS+100a.
- MNDILN has just 26/28s outstanding. 28s trade broadly in line with HOLNSW (Baa1/BBB+) and CRHID (Baa1/BBB+/BBB+). Given the better average rating we see closer to the flatter CRHID curve as fair.
- Having missed out DS Smith, M&A is a potential concern, although that was an all-share bid.
- Capital allocation strategy prioritises capital investment opportunities, ordinary dividends, then M&A and/or increased distributions.
- Financial policy is to maintain IG ratings. Leverage is at 1x, 10-year high was 1.4x.
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