Bahrain's Infracorp lists $900mln green sukuk on London Exchange

Infracorp has announced the issuance of a $900 million sukuk, the first-ever green sukuk issued by a Bahraini entity, which has been listed on London Stock Exchange. Hisham Alrayes, Chairman of Infracorp commented: “This sukuk will enable positive and sustainable impact on the infrastructure development sector across the Gulf, North Africa and South Asian regions and is a response to the market’s appetite for opportunities that generate returns also in addition to participating in leaving a significant and tangible ESG impact.” He added: “With green sukuks growing by more than 17% year-on-year in 2021 to $15 billion and expected to remain a key theme of the Islamic finance market in 2022, sukuk issuance activity is expected to stand between $160 and $170 billion in 2022, according to Moody’s. We therefore anticipate a growing investor appetite for ESG and for green sukuks throughout the ongoing economic headwinds.” Long-term returns This landmark transaction reflects Infracorp’s strategy to accelerate growth of sustainable infrastructure development across Mena and South Asia regions while generating long-term returns for investors and adding lasting value to communities. Infracorp, the infrastructure and sustainability arm of GFH Financial Group, builds on the group’s accumulated experience of supporting the sustainable development of the communities and economies where it operates. Its sustainability roadmap positions Infracorp as the region’s pioneer in sustainability investments, and in bringing social infrastructure developments to life through a portfolio that spans social infrastructure, mixed use developments as well as developmental solutions. Assets of nearly $3 billion Infracorp manages assets of nearly $3 billion of infrastructure assets including a 250 million square feet land bank that is earmarked for sustainable economic and social infrastructure. The group is building a sustainability ecosystem in part through investments in a social infrastructure portfolio solution that comprises building materials, logistics and technologies that support climate change goals, as well as social infrastructure assets across the education and healthcare sectors. TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

Bahrain's Infracorp lists $900mln green sukuk on London Exchange

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