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Saudi Fransi Capital announces the successful closing of the SAR 1.0 billion five year Sukuk offering on behalf of Abdullah Al Othaim Real Estate Investment and Development Company "OREIDCO". The Sukuk (senior secured) has been issued through OREIDCO Sukuk Limited, by way of a private placement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. OREIDCO Sukuk has attracted strong interest from the investors community in the Kingdom, with demand originating from government-owned funds, banks, asset managers, corporates and insurance companies. It was priced at 6-month SAIBOR + 1.7%. OREIDCO plans to use the Sukuk proceeds for meeting its requirements for capital investment and for general corporate purposes.

Saudi Fransi Capital has launched its new fund, the Saudi Fransi Real Estate Fund. The new fund seeks to achieve capital growth, by developing lands and real estate projects, along with the possibility of generating income stream by acquiring existing real estate in Saudi Arabia. It's a closed -- ended Shariah-compliant fund, with duration of four years from the day of closing, but may be extended for two successive periods of one year. The subscription period started on May 18 and will end on July 3. SFC signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading and renowned real estate developer, to be the principal real estate developer of the fund; the fund may assign other developers if needed. Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan, CEO of SFC, said that the fund provides the opportunity for capital growth and generating income; since it generates cash during the development phase.

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) will oficially launch its public offering of sukuk certificates (the Sukuk) by Arabian Aramco Total Services Company (AATSC). SATORP will decide the total offering size.
As Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners were chosen Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia, Samba Capital & Investment Management Company and Saudi Fransi Capital.

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical (Satrop) has chosen three banks to arrange for its Islamic bond, that will help to finance the construction of a large refinery complex at Jubail on the Persian Gulf coast, Saudi Arabia. The three banks are: Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia, Samba Capital and Saudi Fransi Capital.
The company's proposal is to construct a refinery worth $10bn.

Three banks were picked by Saudi Aramco and France's Total to arrange an Islamic bond (sukuk) and to finance their joint venture in the kingdom.
Lead managers were appointed and joint bookrunners for the sukuk: Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia, Samba Capital and Saudi Fransi Capital.