Brenntag Successfully Places €500 Million Seven-Year Bond in European Capital Market to Strengthen Long-Term Financing Profile

Brenntag Successfully Places €500 Million Seven-Year Bond in European Capital Market to Strengthen Long-Term Financing Profile

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has successfully placed a €500 million seven-year bond in the European capital market, further strengthening its financing profile and extending the maturity structure of its financial liabilities. Issued by Brenntag Finance B.V. under the company’s existing Debt Issuance Programme, the bond carries a 4.25% coupon and was priced at 99.626%. Brenntag said the offering attracted solid demand from institutional investors despite a challenging market environment. Thomas Reisten, Chief Financial Officer of Brenntag SE, said the transaction provides additional flexibility to support the company’s strategic and operational objectives while placing its financial liabilities on a longer-term footing. The bond has been assigned a BBB+ rating by Standard & Poor’s, and the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The security is listed on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, giving Brenntag additional long-term funding through the European capital markets.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 14-Sep-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Brenntag, a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, has successfully placed a €500 million bond in the European capital market, strengthening the company’s financing profile and extending the maturity structure of its financial liabilities.

The bond was issued by Brenntag Finance B.V. under the company’s existing Debt Issuance Programme. It has a maturity of seven years, carries a 4.25% coupon and was issued at a price of 99.626%.

Brenntag said the transaction attracted solid demand from institutional investors despite challenging conditions in the capital markets, demonstrating continued investor interest in the company’s debt financing.

Thomas Reisten, Chief Financial Officer of Brenntag SE, said the successful bond placement further strengthens Brenntag’s financing structure while extending the maturity profile of its financial liabilities. He added that the transaction provides the financial flexibility required to support the company’s strategic and operational objectives.

The bond has received a BBB+ rating from Standard & Poor’s, reflecting its investment-grade credit assessment.

Net proceeds from the issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, providing Brenntag with additional flexibility in managing its financing requirements and supporting its ongoing business activities.

The bond has been admitted to trading on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Through the €500 million transaction, Brenntag is further diversifying and extending its funding structure while securing long-term access to European debt capital markets.

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,300 employees worldwide and operates a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2025, Brenntag generated sales of 15.2 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, in the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.

Press contact:

Robert Reitze
Brenntag SE
Global Communications
Telephone: +49 (201) 6496 -2128
E -Mail: global.communications@brenntag.com
www.brenntag.com

SOURCE: Brenntag SE