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Emirati port operator DP World has issued MENA\u2019s first blue bond worth USD 100 mn<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The issuance is also the first corporate blue bond out of the broader Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and North Africa region.<\/p>\n

SOUND SMART- What is a blue bond? <\/strong>A blue bond is a facility that supports sustainable marine and fisheries projects. It is used by governments or development banks to raise funds from key investors to finance marine and ocean-based projects.<\/p>\n

Tightest spread for DP World so far:<\/strong> The five-year blue bond was priced at a spread of 99.6 bps above US treasuries \u2014 representing DP World\u2019s tightest ever spread in the bond or sukuk market. It also came with a 5.25% coupon rate. <\/p>\n

Where will the money go? <\/strong>The funds will go towards several projects, including sustainable port development, expanding marine ecosystem conservation and restoration projects, and marine pollution initiatives.<\/p>\n

REMEMBER-<\/strong> DP World was looking to raise at least USD 1 bn from a 10-year USD-denominated green sukuk issuance with initial price guidance of around 150 basis points above US Treasuries in September 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ADVISORS-<\/strong> Global investment management firm T. Rowe Price Associates was the main investor, while Citigroup supported the port operator in arranging the issuance under its updated sustainable finance framework. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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