Lecta targets April recapitalization

Paper group secures stakeholder support for comprehensive financial restructuring.

Lecta Group has announced it expects to complete its comprehensive recapitalization transaction by the end of April 2026, subject to regulatory and anti-trust approvals, following execution of a lock-up agreement with key stakeholders on January 2, 2026.

The lock-up agreement was signed with the group's largest financial creditors and shareholders, who have provided the necessary support required to facilitate implementation of the recapitalization.

'The Group is endeavoring to complete the recapitalization as soon as possible and expects completion to occur by the end of April 2026 at the latest, in order to comply with applicable regulatory and anti-trust approvals,' Lecta stated.

To support the Group's liquidity during the restructuring process, key stakeholders have agreed to further defer interest payments on the New Money Notes and Super Senior Facilities Agreement due in September 2025 and December 2025, amounting to approximately 9 million EUR.

Lecta has indicated it will provide further updates in due course as appropriate.

The announcement qualified as inside information under Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.