Beltone Leasing and Factoring closes first securitization issuance: Beltone Holding subsidiary Beltone Leasing and Factoring has closed its first securitized bond issuance, raising some EGP 1.3 bn, the company said in a press release (pdf). The three-tranche issuance, with tenors ranging from 12-48 months, received ratings from AA+ to A from the Middle East Rating and Investors Service (MERIS). The issuance was 1.5x oversubscribed.

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What they said: “The 1.5x oversubscription further emphasizes confidence in our ability to manage a robust and high-performing portfolio. This successful transaction not only highlights our strength but also unlocks new capital streams that will propel our future growth and innovation, driving us to set new benchmarks in the industry,” Deputy Head of NBFIs for Leasing, Factoring, and Consumer Finance at Beltone Amir Ghannam said.

Advisors: Beltone Investment Banking’s Debt Capital Markets Division acted as financial advisor, manager, and bookrunner. The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) served as custodian for the transaction. Al Ahly Pharos acted as arranger, and FABMisr as co-arranger. Dreny & Partners provided legal counsel, while KPMG served as external auditor.

Who bought in? NBE, First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMisr), Banque du Caire, and Suez Canal Bank acted as underwriters, and the Industrial Development Bank subscribed to the issuance.

DATA POINT- This issuance brings the total value of securitized bonds issued in Egypt this year to EGP 22.5 bn, according to data tracked by EnterpriseAM Egypt.

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