Heidelberg extends credit facility

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen has extended and increased its syndicated credit line to EUR 436 million, running until 2030 with an option for extension to 2031, ahead of the previous facility's 2028 maturity date.

The new revolving credit facility replaces the previous syndicated credit line of EUR 370 million arranged in 2023 and has been implemented with a slightly different group of banks. The facility will be used to finance Heidelberg's business operations and resultant capital requirements, which fluctuate over the course of a year.

As of September 30, 2025, approximately EUR 59 million of the previous credit line had been used, primarily for cash drawings and guarantees related to export business, leaving EUR 311 million or 84 percent unused on the reporting date.

'This new consortium loan enables us to bolster our financial stability. At the same time, the successful early extension of the syndicated credit line highlights the trust that the banks have in Heidelberg,' explains Jürgen Otto, CEO of Heidelberg.

'Through our financing strategy, we are creating the financial basis that will enable us to drive forward our growth strategy,' adds Ralf Steger, head of financial services and treasury at Heidelberg.

The facility represents a foundation for the company's ongoing strategic development and supports investment in growth, particularly outside the print and packaging sectors.