Pakistan's US$ 500 Million Syndicated Financing Attracts 40% Oversubscription

July 28, 2019 - Dubai, UAE

Pakistan successfully concluded its US$ 500 Million Syndicated Term Loan and Murabaha Financing Facility (the “Facility”) on July 25^th 2019. The global syndication of Facility attracted more than 40% oversubscription driven by strong demand from local, regional and international investors. 

Emirates NBD Capital Limited acted as the Global Coordinator on the Facility. The transaction was fully subscribed by 12 banks.

Commercial Bank of Dubai, Emirates NBD, Noor Bank, Allied Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq Bank and Sharjah Islamic Bank acted as the Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners.

Samba Financial Group acted as a Lead Arranger, and Bank of Jordan, Habib Bank Limited and Union De Banques Arabes Et Francaises as Arrangers.