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SNB Capital and Ehsan Launch SAR10bn IPO of New Charity Fund
SNB Capital, the largest asset manager and investment bank in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Ehsan, the National Platform for Charitable Work, announced today the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Ehsan Waqf Fund at a signing ceremony attended by SNB Capital Head of Asset Management Khalid Al-Burikan and Ehsan CEO Ibrahim Alhusaini.
The first of its kind in the Kingdom, the Ehsan Waqf Fund aims to raise SAR 10 billion (USD 2.6 billion) through the offering of shares at a nominal value of SAR 1 (USD 0.26) apiece, with a minimum subscription of SAR 100 (USD 26). The fund seeks to enhance participation in non-profit developmental investment by providing investors with a structured vehicle that enables them to support charitable initiatives while generating sustainable returns.
Commenting on the investment, SNB Capital Head of Asset Management Khalid Al-Burikan said, “We are proud to collaborate with Ehsan in launching the Ehsan Waqf Fund, offering investors a unique opportunity to support meaningful charitable initiatives while achieving long-term financial growth. This fund supports Vision 2030’s goal of fostering a sustainable financial sector by creating innovative investment solutions that contribute to the broader social and economic development of the Kingdom.”
Ehsan CEO Ibrahim Alhusaini said, “The Ehsan Waqf Fund is an important step in advancing our mission of enhancing community involvement in charitable and developmental activities. By collaborating with SNB Capital, we are able to offer a sustainable investment vehicle that not only supports the financial future of the beneficiary entities, but also maximizes the impact of charitable donations.
The fund's investment strategy is to achieve long-term capital growth through investments in small and mid-cap Saudi companies and Shariah-compliant asset classes that support the liquidity needs of fund beneficiaries, with a target distribution rate of no less than 3% of the fund’s yield.
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SNB Capital launches SAR 1 billion fund offering exposure to new real estate projects in Diriyah.
SNB Capital, the largest asset manager in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Al-Shegrey Investment Group, has launched the Al-Ahli Al-Basateen Real Estate Fund, that will provide investors with exposure to key office and commercial real estate projects in the Al-Basateen District of Diriyah governate.
The SAR 1 billion fund is linked to two projects located on King Khalid Road and Imam Saud bin Faisal Road, both being developed by Al-Basateen Real Estate Company. Al-Basateen Offices covers an area of 25,072 square meters, offering over 30,000 square meters of office space. Palm Sultana, meanwhile, covers an area of 10,326 square meters, and will provide up to 13,000 square meters of commercial and office rental spaces.
"We are proud of this partnership, which represents a new milestone in developing unique and high-quality projects that cater to the growing demand for the office and the commercial sectors in Riyadh,” said Abdulaziz Khalid Al-Shegrey, CEO of Al-Basateen Company. “This project will serve as an exemplary model for the integration of modern designs, cultural identity, and the authentic architectural heritage of the Kingdom. We aim to leverage the plentiful opportunities opened by Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance the real estate sector and elevate its products."
The launch of the new fund is a response to the growing demand for high quality office and commercial real estate in the capital city, which has helped to make the Kingdom’s real estate sector one of the most dynamic in the region.
“This step is motivated by our deep belief in the importance of empowering and developing the real estate sector, which is witnessing a remarkable boom as one of the promising sectors with an essential role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It also reflects our commitment to empowering investors and providing them with the skills and investment products necessary to achieve growth and prosperity, and we are proud to be an active element in this project,” said SNB Capital CEO, Rashed Sharif.
Closing of Saudi Aramco Fully Marketed Secondary Offering
SNB Capital announces the successful completion of the secondary public offering of shares of Saudi Aramco, the largest secondary offering in EMEA since the year 2000 and the largest ECM offering in the Middle East, after the Company’s own IPO in 2019.
The 1.545 billion shares, representing approximately 0.64% of the company’s issued shares, drew noticeable level of local and international demand highlighting the significant interest in Saudi Aramco track record of operational and financial excellence and the growing recognition of its competitive strength and long-term prospects. The sale raised SAR 42.10 billion (USD 11.23 billion) prior to the Over-allotment option, which if exercised in full, will increase the size to SAR 46.31 billion (USD 12.35 billion). The final offer price for both institutional and retail investors was set at SAR 27.25 (USD 7.26).
SNB Capital acted as the lead manager and also as a joint global coordinator with Citigroup Saudi Arabia, Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, HSBC Saudi Arabia, J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Company, Merrill Lynch Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, with M. Klein & Company and Moelis & Company UK LLP acting as Independent Financial Advisors for the Offering.
