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Does Aroundtown’s €1 Billion Perpetual Notes Buyback Strengthen the Bull Case for (XTRA:AT1)?

  • In October 2025, Aroundtown SA announced the completion of a major tender offer to buy back €1 billion in perpetual notes, reducing its outstanding perpetual notes by approximately €500 million while issuing €200 million in new notes at a lower 5.25% coupon.
  • This refinancing action is expected to deliver about €50 million in annualized coupon savings, directly enhancing funds from operations and improving the company's credit metrics under S&P's methodology.
  • We'll examine how Aroundtown's move to refinance perpetual notes and cut annual coupon expenses may shape its investment outlook.

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Aroundtown Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in Aroundtown, you would need to believe in its ability to optimize its capital structure and unlock value through disciplined refinancing, especially as macro uncertainties and high interest rates continue to challenge the real estate sector. The recent €1.2 billion perpetual note buyback, paired with the €200 million issuance at a lower coupon, directly impacts the key short-term catalyst: improving net margin and cash flow flexibility. While this supports some credit metrics, the most pressing risk, earnings pressure from potential continued market volatility, remains only partially addressed.

The October 23, 2025, announcement of a €500 million perpetual note issuance at a 5.25% coupon, five times oversubscribed, is closely related to the recent tender offer. Strong investor demand suggests ongoing confidence in Aroundtown's refinancing approach and its immediate efforts to manage interest expense, which aligns with the broader catalyst of strengthening financial fundamentals during a volatile period.

However, investors should also recognize that, despite improved coupon costs, the risk of margin compression due to unpredictable real estate valuations and revenue headwinds is still present...

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Aroundtown's narrative projects €1.6 billion revenue and €499.7 million earnings by 2028. This requires 2.1% yearly revenue growth and a €273.6 million earnings increase from €226.1 million today.

Uncover how Aroundtown's forecasts yield a €3.12 fair value, a 3% downside to its current price.

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XTRA:AT1 Community Fair Values as at Nov 2025
XTRA:AT1 Community Fair Values as at Nov 2025

Eight different Simply Wall St Community members estimated fair value for Aroundtown, with figures ranging from €1.88 to €2,627.93. Although refinancing moves may aid net margins short term, you should consider the wide gap in sentiment and what it could mean for the company's future stability.

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