Waha Capital Secures New US$400 Million Revolving Credit Facility

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Published August 12th, 2024 - 09:24 GMT

Waha Capital Secures New US$400 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Waha Capital Secures New US$400 Million Revolving Credit Facility

Waha Capital PJSC, an Abu Dhabi-listed investment management company (ADX: WAHA), has successfully refinanced its revolving credit facility with the support of four prominent local and regional banks. The new facility is a US$400 million revolving credit facility with a 3-year term. The facility can be increased up to US$500 million and can have the maturity date extended by up to two years. 
The syndicated facility was met with strong interest and secured on improved terms, reflecting the confidence lenders have in Waha Capital and the company’s strong relationships with partner banks. The lender group comprises of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB), Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), and Gulf International Bank (GIB).
Mohamed Hussain Al Nowais, Managing Director of Waha Capital, said: “Our solid financial health, strong track record, and resilient business performance have enabled us to refinance this facility on enhanced terms, reflecting the strength of our business strategy. The new facility positions Waha Capital to invest in emerging growth opportunities over the coming years, providing us with the flexibility to swiftly capitalize on them as they arise. I would also like to thank our banking partners for their continued support and confidence in our vision.”
In H1 2024, Waha Capital demonstrated its resilience and growth, achieving AED 205 million in net profit attributable to shareholders, a 21% year-on-year increase. Strong performance in the first half of 2024 across Waha Capital’s business segments, including fee income growth and mark-to-market gains, has positioned the company to leverage future opportunities and enhance shareholder value.

Background Information

Waha Capital

Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-listed investment company that offers shareholders and third-party investors exposure to high-potential opportunities in diversified asset classes.

The company manages assets across several sectors, including aircraft leasing, financial services and fintech, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, industrial real estate and capital markets. 

Its Private investments include stakes in the world’s largest aircraft leasing firm, Aercap Holdings NV., emerging market fintech provider Channel VAS, UAE healthcare group Anglo-Arabian Healthcare, the MENA Infrastructure Fund, Waha Land and National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) Corp.  

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