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Schalke Boosts Bond Offering to €75 Million on Strong Demand

The club says proceeds will repay existing liabilities rather than increase overall debt.

Overview

  • The 2025/2030 bond pays a 6.5% annual coupon with a 1.5 percentage-point bonus if Schalke is promoted to the Bundesliga.
  • Subscriptions are open in Germany, Luxembourg and Austria via the club website until 18 November and via Deutsche Börse until 20 November.
  • Holders of the 2021/2026 and 2022/2027 notes are offered a voluntary exchange into the new, higher-yield issue.
  • Funds are earmarked to redeem the remaining €15.9 million on the 2021/2026 bond and €34.1 million on the 2022/2027 bond, with any surplus directed to other liabilities.
  • Finance chief Christina Rühl-Hamers says demand has exceeded expectations and provides planning flexibility without raising net indebtedness.