Middle East Loans
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Middle East loan volume continues to be boosted by big deals, with one well known borrower entering the market and another making progress this week.
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Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (Taqa) is in talks with banks about a jumbo loan refinancing and has appointed coordinators for the deal, say market sources. -
African Export-Import Bank launched a $710m-equivalent loan in dollars and euros on Wednesday night, said bankers involved in the deal.
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The deadline for banks to submit proposals for a jumbo Kuwait National Petroleum Co loan passed on Sunday, say bankers looking at the deal.
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African Export-Import Bank is set to launch a loan of around $500m equivalent on Wednesday or Thursday, say bankers.
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While most of the loan market speaks of a quiet patch, Middle East deals continue apace with bankers saying there are lots more deals to follow from several countries.
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The Egyptian Electricity Holding Co is oversubscribed on a loan to build power stations, said bankers on the deal.
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African Export-Import Bank could launch a $500m loan as early as next week, say bankers.
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The Egyptian Electricity Holding Co launched a $521m loan to build power stations, a small step as the country undertakes a large expansion programme in the industry.
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The strongest start to a year for Middle East loans since 2007 has left some bankers questioning whether the region can sustain the pace, but the deals keep coming.
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African Export-Import Bank will finalise mandated lead arrangers for a loan of around $500m in the next week or two.
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Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration has increased the size of a $1bn loan it signed in late November to $2.5bn, by exercising the deal’s accordion feature.
