Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) kicked off an additional tier 1 (AT1) sukuk via private placement to top up its capital reserves, it said in a bourse filing yesterday. The bank tapped Saudi Fransi Capital as its sole bookrunner, lead arranger, and lead manager for the offering, which falls under BSF’s SAR 8 bn AT1 capital sukuk program.

The details: The private placement is open to institutional and qualified investors, with the offer period running until Monday, 10 November. The minimum subscription is SAR 1 mn, while pricing and yield will be set based on market conditions.

IN CONTEXT- About 70% of Saudi banks’ issuances this year came from subordinated instruments, mainly AT1 and Tier 2 sukuk, as lenders move to shore up capital ahead of tighter regulatory buffers taking effect in 2026. Local lenders have raised over USD 29 bn in debt so far in 2025, more than half of total GCC issuance, helping crown the Kingdom the busiest issuer across MENA in 9M 2025.

ICYMI- The lender last tapped the debt market in August, closing a USD 1 bn T2 issuance with a 5.761% annual return. The bond, which was open to both local and international investors and carried a 10-year maturity and a five-year call, falls under the bank’s medium-term note program.

ALSO- BSF will redeem its outstanding SAR 5 bn AT1 sukuk issued in 2020 on Monday, 3 November 2025, its first call date, the bank said in a separate disclosure. The redemption at face value will include periodic yield distributions for the period and will be settled through Saudi Fransi Capital.

IN OTHER DEBT NEWS-

Takween Advanced Industries plans to establish SAR-denominated local sukuk programs worth SAR 650 mn, it said in a disclosure to Tadawul yesterday. The sukuk programs will aim to support working capital and operational needs, fund expansion, and advance the company’s strategic goals. Takween tapped Sukuk Financial Company as the financial advisor for both public and private issuances.

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