AD Ports Group said in a statement that it had signed agreements with two UAE banks to finance its $2.25 billion syndicated loan on more favorable terms.
AD Ports Group signs cooperation agreement with two banks
news agency wam , 22 Sep 2024 - 19:39
AD Ports Group said in a statement that it had signed agreements with two UAE banks to finance its $2.25 billion syndicated loan on more favorable terms.
According to Amac news: The agreements will allow the group to save 44 million dirhams (US$12 million) in financial costs over the next 12 months, the group said in a statement.
According to these agreements, the group’s $2.25 billion partnership loan received in April 2023 has been replaced with a Dh9.2 billion medium-term facility with a maturity of 2.5 years and Dh1.0 billion replacing the 1.5-year facility.
The refinancing transactions followed the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to begin its interest rate cutting cycle, the first rate cut since March 2020, according to the release.
The two new loan facilities also increase debt maturities through 2026 and beyond.
AD Ports Group is rated "A+" by S&P and "gcAAA" and "AA-" with a Stable Outlook by Fitch.
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