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Mediterranean Maritime Hub Signals Full Repayment Of €15m Bond At Maturity

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Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc has signalled its intention to fully repay its €15 million 4.8% unsecured bond at maturity in October 2026, according to its latest Financial Analysis Summary published in February 2026.

The bond, issued in 2016 and listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, carries a fixed coupon of 4.8% and represents the issuer’s principal financial liability.

In its Financial Analysis Summary, the company projects sufficient cash generation to meet the full repayment obligation at maturity. The forecast cash flow statement for 2026 includes a €15 million financing outflow corresponding to the bond’s principal redemption. Management has indicated that bond repayment will be prioritised over further capital investment, signalling a focus on deleveraging ahead of maturity.

Following repayment, the company projects that it will retain a positive cash balance at year-end.

The projections are underpinned by anticipated improvements in operating performance across business segments, including stabilisation in offshore activity and continued contribution from higher-margin technical and yacht services. The forecasts indicate a return to profitability in 2025, followed by stronger earnings in 2026.

The Financial Analysis Summary also refers to a binding agreement signed in December 2025 involving third-party investors intending to acquire a 49% minority stake in the guarantor, Mediterranean Maritime Hub Ltd. The transaction is expected to complete by April 2026, subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals.

According to the document, proceeds from this transaction are intended to reinforce the group’s capital base and support its financial structure ahead of bond maturity.

The projected 2026 balance sheet reflects a material reduction in borrowings following repayment, with gearing ratios expected to improve significantly. The company presents this as part of a broader strategy to simplify its capital structure and strengthen financial stability.

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