B2 Impact ASA: S&P Global Ratings (S&P) upgrades B2 Impact's credit rating to BB from BB-

08 Apr 2026 10:49 CEST

Oslo, 7 April 2026 - As a result of B2 Impact’s strong performance over time,
S&P on April 1st upgraded its credit rating (corporate family rating) to BB
(stable outlook) from previously BB- (positive outlook). The Senior Unsecured
Bonds were also upgraded to BB from BB- given a better credit rating and
unchanged recovery rating.

According to S&P the upgrade is a reflection of B2 Impact's successful
refinancing efforts during the past couple of years which have enabled the
company to materially reduce its interest expenses, releasing cash to fund
investments without incurring additional debt. This reflects the company's clear
financial policy in the past 24 months, which has prioritised deleveraging and
business rationalisation, creating a clear differentiator compared with other
distressed debt purchasing peers.

Additional highlights from S&P’s Rating Action Rationale:

-Higher investments and a structural shift to prioritize unsecured portfolios.

-Collection outperformance has resulted in rising collections (performance have
trended between 105% to 110% of expected recoveries).

-Sound cost control with a materially rise in EBITDA levels.

-Consistent efforts to tap into the market at improved terms have given the
company funding flexibility

-The company has no material repayments within the next three years and no
maturity concentrations within its capital structure.


For further information, please contact:

Rasmus Hansson
Head of Investor Relations and M&A, B2 Impact ASA
Mobile: +47 952 55 842
E-mail: rasmus.hansson@b2-impact.com

or

André Adolfsen, CFO
Mobile: +47 930 19 150
E-mail: andre-adolfsen@b2-impact.com


About B2 Impact

B2 Impact is one of the leading pan-European credit management companies. B2
Impact offers solutions to the challenges created by defaulted loans, and
provides liquidity to financial institutions, contributing to a healthier
financial system. B2 Impact promotes lasting financial improvement through
transparent and ethical debt management. B2 Impact is headquartered in Oslo,
Norway and the B2 Impact share is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the
ticker "B2I".

For further information, visit www.b2-impact.com

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