EFG Hermes Corp-Solutions concludes bond issuance of EGP 500 mn

EFG Hermes Corp-Solutions has successfully concluded an EGP 500 mn bond issuance that the company said is the first factor of a “broader EGP 3 bn bond program” for the leasing and factoring player on Sunday. EFG Hermes investment banking division announced the transaction, which concluded in a statement .

“This issuance is part of our strategy to strengthen our presence in the market. It also allows us to finance our operational growth targets and execute on plans to expand and diversify both our leasing and factoring service offerings to reach a wider segment of clients looking for sources of alternative corporate financing,” CEO Talal El Ayat stated.

EFG Hermes’ managing director for debt capital markets, Maie Hamdy, considers investor’s interest in bonds is flourishing. “With the CBE hiking interest rates to curb inflationary pressures, the need for alternative corporate financing solutions continues to grow in tandem in our home market. At the same time, bonds in every corner of the global debt market are recovering as investors turn toward fixed-income assets once again.” Maie Hamdy said.

Advisors: EFG Hermes was the only financial advisor, transaction manager, bookrunner, underwriter, and arranger on the issuance. Dreny and Partners acted as legal advisor and KPMG checked the issuance.