Iceland Seafood International hf: Refinancing completed

Group 1 - The successful refinancing of Iceland Seafood International hf. (ISI hf.) has significantly strengthened the company's financial position through debt restructuring, interest rate reduction, and enhanced liquidity [1][2] - The primary refinancing involved the issuance of the ICESEA 28 10 bond with a maturity of 3.5 years, reducing short-term debt by EUR 27.6 million and increasing long-term debt [1][3] - The effective interest rate after refinancing is approximately 5.2%, a substantial decrease from the previous bond's 13% flat interest rate [1][3] Group 2 - The refinancing of foreign bank loans has reduced credit margins by 0.5–1.0 percentage points, simplifying the Group's loan structure and improving operational efficiency [2] - Following the refinancing, ISI hf.'s long-term debt is now approximately EUR 35 million, indicating a better balance between long- and short-term liabilities [3] - CEO Ægir Páll Friðbertsson expressed confidence in the company's solid foundation for continued operations and future growth due to the simplified debt structure and lower interest burden [4]