Cornedo Vicentino, June 19, 2025. Global Display Solutions S.p.A. announces the successful completion, on May 16, 2025, of the issuance of an unsecured, non-convertible bond in the form of a minibond (the “Bond”) for a total amount of €9 million.
GDS is a leading company in the field of electronic technology for digital displays, lighting, and printing, and a global provider of solutions, products, and services. It was established in 2001 through the merger of CA & G Elettronica, based in Vicenza, and London-based Emco Electronics, two partners with over 45 years of experience in electronic design and manufacturing.
The success of Global Display Solutions is grounded in its unwavering commitment to quality, flexibility, and its ability to support customers over the long term by building transparent, loyal relationships and delivering innovative, continuously evolving products that meet ever-changing needs.
The proceeds from the transaction will be used to support growth initiatives and development plans outlined in the Group’s Industrial Plan.
The Bond has a five-year maturity (due May 16, 2030), with a repayment profile based on increasing installments, and will bear an annual gross interest rate of 4.236%.
The bonds have been entered into the centralized management system of Euronext Securities Milan (formerly Monte Titoli S.p.A.) in dematerialized form in accordance with applicable regulations.
The Bond, intended exclusively for professional investors, was subscribed by a pool of leading national and international financial institutions, including Banca Valsabbina, also acting as Agent Bank, Banco Desio, and Volksbank.
Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario acted as Arranger for the transaction. The pool of financial institutions subscribing to the Bond was advised by Legance – Avvocati Associati.
This transaction marks the Company’s third entry into the capital markets, following the inaugural minibond issued in 2016 and a second one in 2019, in line with GDS’s strategic objective of continuously diversifying its funding sources.
