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Wolters Kluwer Fair Value

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  • IPT given at MS+95-100; we see FV at MS+65-70bps, noting their EUR 30s streaming near EUR 86
  • The WLKNA curve is sitting 2-3bps wider at most maturities though spreads have tightened YTD by up to 11-12bps for their longest bonds (EUR 30s/31s).
  • Last went to market for a EUR 700mn 8Y deal in March 2023 that tightened 35bps from IPT to price with a NIP of ~12.5bp at MS+90bps and a cover of 5x. The line is has tightened ~16bp since then.
  • We like the Wolters Kluwer credit given the diversified business profile and revenue/EBITDA growth trend - we see the name as attractive compared to tighter BBB+ TMT names (e.g. Deutsche Telekom) despite a leverage ratio that is increasing as part of a debt-funded M&A strategy (mgmt. target of ~2.5x implies leverage has room to rise from the current 1.5x).


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