DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Ahli United Bank BKME.KW of Kuwait launched a $200 million, non-call five perpetual sukuk issue with a reoffer yield of 5.50 percent, a document from lead arrangers showed on Tuesday.

The subordinated sukuk were launched at the tight end of guidance of 5.50-5.625 percent; initial price thoughts were 5.75 percent. Citi, Credit Agricole and Credit Suisse are joint bookrunners.

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