Islamic finance deal of the year – Middle East: Arab Republic of Egypt’s $1.5 billion sukuk

Issuer: Egyptian Financial Company for Sovereign Taskeek

Issuer: Egyptian Financial Company for Sovereign Taskeek

Obligor: Arab Republic of Egypt

Size: $1.5 billion

Structure: Sukuk

Tenor: Three years

Banks: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Citi, Crédit Agricole, Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank and HSBC (joint lead managers and bookrunners)

Date: February 2023

In one of the most keenly anticipated debt market transactions, the Arab Republic of Egypt finally delivered its maiden international sukuk last year. In doing so, it joined the ranks of almost every other Islamic country in accessing this form of financing.

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