€60 million bond set to ‘accelerate investment pipeline’ – Hili Finance Chairman Geoffrey Camilleri

Hili Finance Company plc’s €60 million unsecured bond issue is set to play a central role in accelerating the Hili Ventures Group’s investment strategy across retail, real estate and hospitality, according to Chairman Geoffrey Camilleri.

The bond, which has received regulatory approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority and officially opened to investors on 7th January, will see proceeds on-lent to Hili Ventures Limited and deployed across what Mr Camilleri describes as the group’s “key growth drivers”.

“This €60 million bond issue will channel capital into the group’s investment pipeline, with proceeds on lent to Hili Ventures’ subsidiaries to accelerate store network and property development, focusing on key growth drivers of the business in retail, real estate, and hospitality,” Mr Camilleri tells MaltaCEOs.mt.

A significant portion of the funds will be directed towards the continued expansion of iSpot, the group’s Apple Premium Reseller business in Poland. Mr Camilleri highlights that the investment goes beyond physical expansion, underlining a broader strategic push into technology and customer experience.

“This includes the expansion of iSpot, our Apple Premium Reseller network in Poland, with funds supporting new store openings and omnichannel capabilities, complemented by technology and infrastructure investments that enhance operational efficiency and the customer experience,” he explains.

“Beyond this, the bond will enable the group to pursue strategic opportunities in real estate and hospitality development, reinforcing its diversified portfolio while maintaining the resilience and performance that stakeholders expect,” Mr Camilleri adds.

The €60 million bond issue, redeemable in 2033 and carrying a fixed annual interest rate of 5 per cent, is guaranteed by Hili Ventures Limited. The offer period runs until 28th January 2026, or earlier in the event of oversubscription.

The issue follows strong capital markets activity within the wider Hili Group, including the recent redemption of Hili Properties plc’s €37 million bond and historically robust demand for Hili Finance issuances. In 2024, an €80 million five-year bond issued by Hili Finance was fully subscribed within hours, underscoring sustained investor confidence in the group’s strategy and balance sheet.