EFG Hermes finalizes $9.2-million bond issuance advisory for EFG Corp-Solutions
The five-year bond issuance marks another milestone in the firm’s aggressive expansion strategy and dominance in the region’s financial markets.
The five-year bond issuance marks another milestone in the firm’s aggressive expansion strategy and dominance in the region’s financial markets.
The issuance marks a significant milestone for EFG Hermes, representing its fifth such issuance and the second within a pre-approved EGP2-billion ($41.8 million) program.
The group’s impressive financial performance underscores its position as a leading financial institution in the region.
Under Awad, EFG Hermes’ assets have risen to more than $2.7 billion.
The figure is 72-percent higher than during the same period last year.
The transaction comes two months after Maridive approved a 5.94-percent reduction in its authorized capital to $940.51 million.
The acquisition comes after the Egyptian startup closed a $3-million pre-Series-A funding round last year.
The bond has a credit rating of “A-” from Middle East Ratings and Investor Services.
The capital raise will be funded by the group’s retained earnings and will be distributed over 194.61 million shares.
The disclosure comes two months after the bank announced its plan to acquire a 51-percent stake in EFG Hermes Holding.
EFG Hermes will issue one share for every five shares held by shareholders.
EFG Hermes specializes in securities brokerage, asset management, investment banking and private equity.
The proposed transaction is FAB’s second major transaction in Egypt.
Madinet Nasr Housing and Development specializes in securities brokerage, asset management and investment banking.
EFG Hermes is an Egyptian financial services company, with a global operational footprint.