EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced today that its investment banking division successfully concluded advisory on the EGP 1.56 billion securitized bond issuance for Bedaya Mortgage Finance, a leading non-bank mortgage market provider in Egypt. The issuance marks Bedaya’s seventh since inception and the fifth under Capital securitization program.
The bond is backed by a receivables portfolio assigned to Capital for Securitization, a GB company, as the issuance’s special purpose vehicle (SPV). It is comprised of four tranches with variable yields, structured as follows:
- Tranche A – Valued at EGP 171.29 million, with a 13-month tenor and a credit rating of AA from Middle East Rating and Investors Service (MERIS)
- Tranche B – Valued at EGP 552.81 million, with a 36-month tenor and a credit rating of A from MERIS
- Tranche C – Valued at EGP 646.24 million, with a 60-month tenor and a credit rating of A- from MERIS
- Tranche D – Valued at EGP 186.86 million, with an 82-month tenor and a credit rating of A- from MERIS
Maie Hamdy, Managing Director – Debt Capital Markets at EFG Hermes, commented, “We are proud to once again partner with Bedaya Mortgage Finance on their seventh securitization issuance. This transaction reaffirms investor confidence in Bedaya’s portfolio and further highlights the strength of our debt capital markets platform in structuring transactions that enhance liquidity and support long-term growth. With each issuance, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to delivering innovative debt solutions that serve our clients’ strategic goals while contributing to the advancement of Egypt’s mortgage finance sector.”
Tarek Abou-Gendia, CEO and Managing Director of Bedaya Mortgage Finance, said, “The seventh issuance for Bedaya reflects our steadfast commitment to expanding access to mortgage finance in Egypt. By working closely with EFG Hermes, we have been able to strengthen our securitization program. We look forward to continuing to develop dynamic financing solutions that reinforce our market leadership and support sustainable growth in the mortgage financing space.”
EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor, sole transaction manager, book-runner, underwriter, and arranger on the transaction. The issuance was underwritten by the National Bank of Egypt, Al Baraka Bank, and Commercial International Bank (CIB). Bank NXT and Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) participated as subscribers, while the National Bank of Egypt acted as the placement agent. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) served as the custodian bank. Dreny & Partners acted as legal counsel, and Baker Tilly served as the auditor.
