HENSOLDT Places €300M Promissory Note to Boost Financing Strategy

Leading sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has successfully placed its first promissory note loan (Schuldscheindarlehen) with a total volume of EUR 300 million, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic financing evolution.

The transaction underscores HENSOLDT’s innovative financial approach, coming on the heels of its recent refinancing efforts. Investor appetite for the note was strong, resulting in significant oversubscription at attractive conditions at the lower end of the marketing range – a clear demonstration of confidence in the company’s direction.

Strengthening Long-Term Financial Stability

Proceeds from the promissory note loan will be used to repay the bridge financing established in April 2025, simultaneously adding a long-term element to HENSOLDT’s financial structure. The offering introduces a new source of capital, allowing HENSOLDT to diversify its investor base by engaging savings and private banks predominantly from across the European Economic Area.

The note is structured across three, five, and seven-year maturities, offering a mix of fixed and variable interest rates tailored to HENSOLDT’s long-term strategic requirements. Notably, the seven-year tranche carries a fixed rate, supporting financing predictability.

Supporting Sustainable Growth and Strategic Expansion

This placement reinforces HENSOLDT’s long-term financial strategy, ensuring greater resilience and flexibility to support future growth. With a broadened capital base, the company is well-positioned to enhance R&D investments, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand its footprint in global defence and security markets.

“The high level of investor interest in our issue is a strong signal: the capital market recognises our innovative strength, our strategic vision and our strong positioning,” said Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT. “This validates our direction and motivates us to keep delivering cutting-edge, competitive solutions.”

“This placement adds another critical layer to our financing architecture,” added Christian Ladurner, CFO of HENSOLDT. “It enhances our independence and financial agility while securing favourable terms. Our continued commitment to a sustainable financing strategy underpins long-term profitable growth.”

Transaction Advisors

Commerzbank AG, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, and UniCredit Bank GmbH acted as lead arrangers for the promissory note transaction.

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