Research Update: Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a r.l Downgraded To 'CCC' On Rising Refinancing Risks; Outlook Negative - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a r.l Downgraded To 'CCC' On Rising Refinancing Risks; Outlook Negative

Research Update: Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a r.l Downgraded To 'CCC' On Rising Refinancing Risks; Outlook Negative - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a r.l Downgraded To 'CCC' On Rising Refinancing Risks; Outlook Negative
Published Dec 22, 2021
7 pages (3283 words) — Published Dec 22, 2021
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Abstract:

Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a.r.l, parent of Baltics gaming company Olympic Entertainment (Olympic), faces increasing refinancing risk, with the group's revolving credit facility (RCF) due December 2022 and the €200 million notes due May 2023. We understand conversations are ongoing between Odyssey and an ad hoc noteholder group regarding financing options for the term notes. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the group with a mix of lockdowns, curfews, and travel restrictions continuing to hinder parts of the business. We currently forecast negative free operating cash flow (FOCF) generation in the short term, and despite tight control by management, we assess the group's current liquidity position as weak. We also consider that the notes have traded comfortably below par for the

  
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...- Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a.r.l, parent of Baltics gaming company Olympic Entertainment (Olympic), faces increasing refinancing risk, with the group's revolving credit facility (RCF) due December 2022 and the 200 million notes due May 2023. We understand conversations are ongoing between Odyssey and an ad hoc noteholder group regarding financing options for the term notes. - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the group with a mix of lockdowns, curfews, and travel restrictions continuing to hinder parts of the business. - We currently forecast negative free operating cash flow (FOCF) generation in the short term, and despite tight control by management, we assess the group's current liquidity position as weak. We also consider that the notes have traded comfortably below par for the duration of 2021. - The group faces covenant testing at the end of December that we calculate may require a waiver to avoid a breach. In this context, we see the group's approaching maturities as potentially...

  
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Research Update

Issuer
GICS
Asset Management & Custody Banks (40203010)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a r.l Downgraded To 'CCC' On Rising Refinancing Risks; Outlook Negative" Dec 22, 2021. Alacra Store. May 20, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Odyssey-Europe-Holdco-S-a-r-l-Downgraded-To-CCC-On-Rising-Refinancing-Risks-Outlook-Negative-2774578>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Odyssey Europe Holdco S.a r.l Downgraded To 'CCC' On Rising Refinancing Risks; Outlook Negative Dec 22, 2021. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 20, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Odyssey-Europe-Holdco-S-a-r-l-Downgraded-To-CCC-On-Rising-Refinancing-Risks-Outlook-Negative-2774578>
  
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