{"id":26680,"date":"2025-07-03T15:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/?post_type=press_release&p=26680"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:28:06","slug":"here-to-stay-rewe-group-successfully-places-its-second-corporate-bond","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/press-and-media\/newsroom\/press-releases\/here-to-stay-rewe-group-successfully-places-its-second-corporate-bond\/","title":{"rendered":"Here to stay: REWE GROUP successfully places its second corporate bond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  • REWE GROUP corporate bond with an issue volume of one billion euros secures investments in the future.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • REWE convinces investors in both short-term and long-term maturities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • Business profile, growth path and solid investment grade rating particularly appreciated by investors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Cologne – July 3, 2025: The cooperative REWE GROUP is the only German food retailer to consistently pursue its path on the capital market and issue the second corporate bond in the company’s history after 2023. Both the 3-year and 7-year maturity bands were heavily oversubscribed, which is reflected in very attractive pricing for REWE GROUP. A great success – especially in very volatile times with strong geopolitical tensions. A total of 130 investors from 21 countries invested in REWE GROUP. <\/span><\/p>\n

    With a view to the 2024 financial year, Lionel Souque, CEO of the REWE GROUP, had already announced in April that the business locations in Germany and Europe would be further strengthened. Around 16 billion euros are to be invested for this purpose between 2024 and 2028. In addition to the Group’s high internal financing power, the new corporate bond serves as an important financing component. In addition, as already announced in the 2024 combined financial statements, the existing bridge financing of \u20ac500 million was fully financed. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Support for the issue was provided to REWE GROUP by the two Global Coordinators BNP Paribas and ING as well as the three Active Bookrunners Caixa Banca, Intesa Sanpaolo and LBBW. Similar to the rating of REWE GROUP, S&P has also given this corporate bond an instrument rating of BBB.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Telerik Schischmanow, CFO of REWE GROUP, is very satisfied with the issue: The comeback on the capital market has once again confirmed how interesting REWE GROUP is for German and international investors, especially in volatile times. In addition to the strong economic development in recent years, our crisis-proof cooperative business model was particularly appreciated. Our innovative sales formats and product ranges as well as our consistently sustainable actions as a group were also once again recognized by our investors.<\/q><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      The cooperatively organized REWE GROUP is one of the leading trade and tourism groups in Germany and Europe. In 2025, the company generated a total external turnover of more than 100 billion euros. Founded in 1927, REWE GROUP operates with around 380,000 employees in 21 European countries.<\/p>\n

      The sales lines include REWE, REWE CENTER, nahkauf and BILLA as well as ADEG supermarkets and consumer stores, the discounter PENNY, IKI, the drugstores BIPA and the toom Baumarkt DIY stores. The company also operates convenience stores REWE To Go, REWE express and the e-commerce activities REWE Liefer- and Abholservice as well as Zooroyal and Weinfreunde. The Lekkerland Group comprises the wholesale activities of the business group in the area of on-the-go consumption. Under the umbrella of DERTOUR Group, the Travel and Tourism division includes more than 2,000 travel agencies, tour operators as well as hotel brands and online travel portals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      \n Ferry Radix <\/p>\n\n

      Head of Media Relations REWE GROUP <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        24 September 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

        From the REWE GROUP for customers: toom Baumarkt DIY store and fulfillmenttools lay the foundation for flexible omnichannel services<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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        14 September 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

        REWE GROUP Supports Cologne Cultural Fund<\/h3>\n

        Funding model helps the independent arts scene attract federal and EU funding to Cologne<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        17 August 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

        S&P Reaffirms REWE GROUP’s \u201cBBB\u201d Rating (Outlook Stable)\u00a0<\/h3>\n

        REWE Group remains in a strong financial position and is focused on long-term growth through strategic investments<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        10 August 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

        Winter Vacation: The Waiting Game Is Over<\/h3>\n

        Recently, the number of bookings for the winter season has been picking up significantly again. Half of all bookings made with our tour operators are for long-haul destinations, and flexible travel options and unique experiences are very much in vogue. Here\u2019s an overview of the highlights from the new itineraries<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        23 July 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

        “I’m an optimistic person. I’ve always been that way.”<\/h3>\n

        For Ines Batz of DERTOUR, the effectiveness of her appreciative, positive, and calm leadership style was evident not only during stressful periods at work but also during a personal crisis: Her team naturally stepped in and supported her through that time. From her own career experience, she also knows that no one is perfectly prepared for a leadership position. Her advice to other women: Take it one step at a time\u2014with courage, curiosity, and confidence.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        22 July 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

        Sports Bring People Together: Inclusion Right in the Heart of the Neighborhood<\/h3>\n

        What\u2019s it like to play wheelchair basketball? Florian S\u00f6rensen, manager of the sales department, tried it out for himself at the inclusive family sports festival in Berlin-Reinickendorf in early July. A few meters away, European Para-Badminton Champion Rick Hellmann was playing with guests. Fifty meters away, children were climbing a tower made of empty water crates, while at the many other booths, people were discussing the theme of the day: the self-determined participation of people with disabilities in social life.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        CSD 2026: Take a Stand. Embrace Diversity.<\/h3>\n

        Together with our LGBTIQ employee network, DITO, we are once again participating in numerous Christopher Street Days and Pride events this year. For the first time, we\u2019ll have trucks in six German cities, and we\u2019re also supporting numerous regional Pride events as well as initiatives organized by our regional offices and retailers. We are also sending a clear message of diversity at our locations in Austria, Italy, and Slovakia. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Our LinkedIn feed has all the latest information from the REWE GROUP and the sector, with the most important developments from the worlds of retail, e-commerce, food, CSR and policy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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