Clearwater International advises Viessmann Group on the refinancing of the existing syndicated loan agreement to support the ongoing energy transition

Clearwater International has advised Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG (Viessmann) on the refinancing of the existing syndicated loan agreement. As one of the market-leading HVAC experts in Europe, Viessmann is at the forefront of the ongoing energy transition, significantly investing in the production of heat pumps and related systems/services, such as installation. Their strong focus on sustainability was reflected in the credit documentation, with very ambitious ESG targets which have been reflected as margin relevant KPIs.

Founded in 1917, Viessmann is a family-owned company with headquarters in Allendorf (Eder), Germany, which develops and manufactures heating technology products, as well as air conditioning and cooling systems. As of 2021, they employ over 13,400 people across five countries. Viessmann is represented worldwide by 22 production companies in 12 countries, 68 sales companies in 31 countries, plus 120 sales offices.