Ahli Bank (Ahlibank), rated A2 by Moody’s and A by Fitch, has completed its third bond issuance for $500mn under its $1.5bn EMTN Programme in the international debt capital markets.
The five-year bond has been assigned an A2 credit rating with a stable outlook by Moody’s and carries a coupon rate of 3.125% and was significantly oversubscribed by more than three times with orders from more than 85 investors in Asia, Mena, and Europe.
Ahlibank chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Jassem al-Thani said, “We have successfully completed our third tranche in the midst of challenging market conditions, which confirms the trust and confidence of international investors in Qatar and in Ahlibank’s strong financial position.
“Ahlibank’s roadshow covering Asia and Europe was met with a solid reception by investors. We had a great support from our joint lead manager/bookrunner banks, Al Khaliji Commercial Bank, Barclays Bank, Mizuho Securities, QNB Capital, and Standard Chartered Bank. The healthy geographic split of investors resulted in Europe taking a 41% share, Asia 32% share, and Mena 27% share.”
Ahlibank chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Jassem al-Thani said, “We have successfully completed our third tranche in the midst of challenging market conditions, which confirms the trust and confidence of international investors in Qatar and in Ahlibank’s strong financial position.
“Ahlibank’s roadshow covering Asia and Europe was met with a solid reception by investors. We had a great support from our joint lead manager/bookrunner banks, Al Khaliji Commercial Bank, Barclays Bank, Mizuho Securities, QNB Capital, and Standard Chartered Bank. The healthy geographic split of investors resulted in Europe taking a 41% share, Asia 32% share, and Mena 27% share.”