Sipchem’s affiliate signs agreements to refinance SAR 1.53B outstanding loan

13/05/2024 Argaam
One of Sipchem plants

One of Sipchem plants


Sahara International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem) said that its affiliate, Sahara and Ma'aden Petrochemicals Co. (SAMAPCO) signed Islamic facility agreements to refinance its SAR 1.53 billion outstanding syndicated loan with Banque Saudi Fransi and Al Rajhi Bank.

 

These agreements also cover a revolving Islamic Murabaha facility amounting to SAR 200 million with each bank to support the company’s working capital and general objectives, Sipchem said in a statement to Tadawul.

 

Finance Value and Rescheduled Loan

Total Finance

SAR 2.25 bln

Repaid Amount

SAR 724.6 mln

New Financing

SAR 1.53 bln

Previous Financing Period

8 years

New Financing Period

8 years

 

The new agreements provide better commercial terms and competitive rates, which would contribute to reducing financial costs. Sipchem provided a promissory note as collateral for the rescheduled financing.

 

The rescheduling agreement was signed on May 12, Sipchem added, noting that there are no related parties.

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