Riyad Bank announces plans to issue dollar-denominated sukuk

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Riyad Bank announced today, Feb. 7, its intention to issue dollar-denominated international Tier 1 sukuk, according to a bourse statement.

The offer is expected to be through a special purpose vehicle to eligible investors in Saudi Arabia and internationally.

The bank mandated HSBC, Riyad Capital and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers and bookrunners to do a series of investor meetings.

The amount and terms of the offer will be determined subject to the market conditions, the statement said.

The sukuk is intended to support the bank’s capital base and fulfil its financial and strategic needs.

The offering will be subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory authorities and will be made in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

The bank will announce any other relevant material developments to its shareholders in due course.

Riyad Bank’s board of directors approved on Dec. 27, 2021, the issuance and offering of the sukuk, subject to the market conditions and in line with the bank's financial and strategic needs.