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Zain KSA plummets on extension of Murabaha facility for the umpteenth time

  • Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, April 30 - 2013 at 17:22

The Saudi Arabian Tadawul All-Share Index advanced 0.18% to reach 7,179.8 points Tuesday. Shares of Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia, better known as Zain KSA, ended down 4.90% at SR8.75. Earlier in the day, Zain KSA said the syndicated Murabaha (Islamic cost plus profit) facility of approximately SR9bn ($2.4bn) has been extended from April 30 to May 29 by the group of financiers, while the "junior debt" worth SR2.25bn ($600m) has been extended from May 1 to June 5 2013. Zain KSA added it currently prepares with the financiers "to finalize the arrangements of the new financing agreements that are intended to replace both facilities and intends to use the extension period to finalise such long-term financing arrangements." In addition, Zain KSA expected "hat the new Murabaha Facility will enjoy 5 years term in addition to lower interest rate."

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