The Facility Agreement will provide GPD Investments with a term loan of US$72 million for the Grade "A" twin-tower development comprising 32 floors of commercial offices, six levels of car parking and two floors of retail outlets. ABK will also be acting as the Escrow Agent for the development.
Commenting on the agreement, Amin Habib, Managing Director, Global Retail and Commercial Banking, UAE and Gulf States said: "The transaction confirms Barclays reputation of structuring innovative facility arrangements. Furthermore, with ABK's input, this matter is fully compliant with the new escrow law recently released by the Lands Department."
Vikram Pradhan, General Manager for ABK said "We are delighted to be involved with this transaction with Barclays. In light of the funding structure, GPD has been able to market this development by offering purchasers staggered payments that will be protected by the escrow account. GPD Investments, a British property development company, which began its Middle East operation in 2002, currently has a project portfolio with a value of over US$ 600 million."
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Barclays, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait and GPD Investment agree $72m funding
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 10 - 2007 at 12:10
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Barclays Bank PLC, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) and GPD Investments today signed a $72m Term Loan Facility for the development of Empire Heights in Business Bay.
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