21 Jan 2020 13:54
Palm Hills Developments inks EGP505 million credit facility to refinance some of its existing debt
Cairo/London, January 21, 2020: Palm Hills Developments ("PHD" or "the Company"), the leading real estate developer in Egypt, announce signing a loan agreement ("the Loan") of EGP505 million with Ahli United Bank Egypt ("AUB"). The new facility will replace the existing medium-term loan previously granted by Arab African International Bank ("AAIB").
The Loan will refinance outstanding balance of the existing facility on Palm Parks project, in addition to funding the project's updated investment cost and remaining construction works to speed up the project's completion.
PHD received a competitive financing schemes from AUB, compared to the terms and conditions of the existing credit facility.
Yasseen Mansour, PHD's Chairman & Group CEO commented: "I am very pleased with this refinancing agreement, which is our second transaction as part of the Company's debt optimization program. With these agreements, PHD will further solidify its financial position and reduce debt burden by improving the current credit terms, capitalizing on the performance and maturity of some of our projects. We reiterate that this move comes in line with our strategic direction towards leverage optimization, reducing financing costs and cash flow enhancements".
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