JT Group Ltd: Borrowing Consent

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A decision made 24 February 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-TR-2023-33		Public
Subject: JT Group Ltd – Request for borrowing consent.
Report Title: JT Group Ltd – Request for borrowing consent		Exempt (Article 26)
Decision(s): The Minister decided to approve JT entering into a UBS Facility Agreement and Security Agreement for a facility secured against a portfolio managed by UBS. The approval to be subject to the following condition:- • No guarantee (explicit or implicit) nor letter of comfort to be provided by the States of Jersey. The Minister decided to instruct the Treasurer of the States and States of Jersey Investments Limited as Nominee and Trustee for the Minister, in accordance with the Declaration of Trusts, to approve a Written Shareholder resolution approving the UBS facility and related documentation
Reason for Decision(s): Paragraph 7.1.3 of Schedule 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Minister and JT requires that JT seek consent of the Minister before it creates any Material mortgage or security interest, other than any arising out of operation of law or being within prior agreed limits, over any of the Company’s assets. The implementation of the facility provides JT with the most efficient solution to address any temporary borrowing need that may arise over its term.
Resource Implications: There are no resource implications for the Government of Jersey arising from this decision. All finance costs in relation to the UBS facility are borne by JT
Action Required: The Minister’s Private Secretary to inform the Head of Shareholder Relations that this decision has been approved.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Treasury and Resources
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):