Valu has raised EGP 616.8 mn in securitized bonds, part of a EGP 9 bn securitization program, the company said in a statement (pdf). The issuance was backed by an EFG for Securitization receivables portfolio with a six-month tenor tranche rated prime 1 and another 12-month tenor tranche rated prime 2.

Remember- Valu is gearing up for an EGX listing: Hassouna said in March that Valu plans to offer between 20-25% of its shares on the EGX within a year, Valu’s CEO Walid Hassouna said in March.

The issuance is Valu’s ninth to date and follows an EGP 888 mn issuance in March. The company plans to issue a total of EGP 4 bn worth of securitized bonds in 2024, Hassouna said in earlier this year.

Who subscribed? Bank ABC and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait were among the subscribers to the issuance, the statement read.

Advisors: EFG Hermes was the sole financial advisor, transaction manager, bookrunner, underwriter, and arranger. Arab African International Bank served as the custodian bank and underwriter. Baker Tilly audited the transaction, while Dreny & Partners served as counsel.

DATA POINT- Companies have raised a little over EGP 10 bn from securitization so far this year, according to data tracked by Enterprise.

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