It’s quite a busy morning in the Kingdom’s sukuk markets today, with updates on foreign and local-currency issuances from Riyad Bank, Alinma Bank and Saudi Awwal Bank.

#1- Riyad Bank closed a USD 1.25 bn tier 2 trust certificates issuance, featuring 6.25k sukuk with a par value of USD 200k each, according to a disclosure. The 10-year paper — which was announced earlier this week — is callable after 5 years and carries a 6.209% annual coupon.

The details: The Reg-S compliant issuance will be listed on the International Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange. Proceeds will be used for general banking purposes, with the settlement slated for 14 July.

ADVISORS- Standard Chartered, HSBC, Merrill Lynch International, JP Morgan Securities, SMBC Group, Mizuho International, DBS Bank, and Riyad Capital are serving as joint lead managers.

REMEMBER- Riyad Bank filed for the IPO of its investment arm Riyad Capital earlier this month, which would make the lender the first local player in the Kingdom to carve out its investment arm.

#2- Alinma Bank is set to close today its USD-denominated sukuk issuance under its Trust Certificate Issuance Program, after opening books yesterday, according to a disclosure. The offering targets eligible investors in Saudi Arabia and abroad, with the final terms — including size, pricing, and yield — to be determined based on market appetite. The certificates carry a five-year tenor, with a minimum subscription of USD 200k.

ADVISORS-The lender enlisted Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Alinma Capital Company, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Bank, Goldman Sachs International, JP Morgan Securities, and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers on the transaction.

#3- Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) kicked off the offering of its planned SAR-denominated additional tier 1 sukuk yesterday through a private placement, according to a disclosure. The offering will run until 17 July, targeting institutional and qualified investors, with the proceeds earmarked to strengthen the bank’s capital base and support its long-term strategic goals.

The sukuk are perpetual, but the bank can choose to redeem them early under certain conditions. The notes have a par value of SAR 1 mn, with the minimum subscription rate pegged at the same value. The final size, pricing, and return of the offering are subject to market conditions.

ADVISORS-Our friends at HSBC Saudi Arabia are the sole lead managers.

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