Moody’s gave its approval to Ansell (ASX:ANN) this week following the company’s proposal to acquire Kimberley-Clark’s PPE for $641 million.
To fund the acquisition, Ansell temporarily raised $400 million, taking advantage of the recent shortage of primary fundraising from highly skilled brands with healthy cash flows.
Moody’s considers Ansell’s financing design of 40% equity and 60% debt to be “credit positive”, although it acknowledges that many benefits will materialise until after 2026.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Ansell’s position in the global scientific segment, achieving economies of scale and expanding its product portfolio; The maximum benefits will not be realized until the 2026 tax year.
According to Moody’s, the acquired Kimberley-Clark business is a global leader in the distribution of safety products to the clinical and commercial markets.
Ansell expects a pro forma net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2. 3x for fiscal 2023, up from 1. 2x announced, but expects it to fall below double within a year of the acquisition’s final touch. Moody’s forecasts a gross debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio close to the 3x threshold for the rating.
With a commitment to achieving a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1. 5x-2. 0x, Ansell has consistently kept debt-to-EBITDA below the lower end of its target diversity for more than five years, earning Moody’s confidence in its conservative monetary policy.
Ansell shares fell from $23. 89 on Friday before the announcement to around $26. 65 on Thursday, down 11. 5%.
Moody’s isn’t the only one approving the acquisition. Now, Ansell’s control will have to make sure the deal is executed and delivered as promised.
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