Commentary & Deal Flow

Victoria PLC (VCPLN) EUR350m Reg S sr sec notes due Aug 2026 (5.5y). NC2 (MWC B+50bp) (50%,25%,par). Equity claw: 3y 35%. Special call: 10% per year the first 3 years at 103. (Expect B1)/BB-/(expect BB) (--/negative/--). Via CS (B&D)/HSBC jt glocos and jt physical books/ING/NatWest joint books. List ISE NY law. Roadshow today-tomorrow. Pricing late this week. UOP: GCP, including potential near term acquisitions, and the partial refinancing of EUR50m of its EUR476m sr sec notes due 07/15/24 via a tender offer (EUR1,040 tender price, CS/HSBC dealer managers). Biz: leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative flooring products (carpets, ceramic tiles, underlay, vinyl tiles, artificial grass, and flooring accessories) across the UK, Continental Europe and Australia. HQ: Kidderminster, UK.