Masdar has raised $1 billion through its second green bond issuance.
Proceeds under Masdar’s green finance framework will be used to invest in new greenfield renewable energy projects.
This follows the $750 million bond issued on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market in 2023. According to Musadr’s green finance framework the funds will be used to fully invest in new greenfield renewable energy projects. The bond has two tranches of $500 million each, 5 and 10 year tenors and 4.875% and 5.25% coupons respectively.
The order book was $4.6bn, 4.6x oversubscribed. 70% was allocated to international investors and 30% to MENA investors. Joint lead managers and bookrunners were First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Citibank, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Credit Agricole CIB, Natixis and MUFG.
In June 2024 Masdar entered into a definitive agreement with GEK TERNA SA and other shareholders of TERNA ENERGY SA to purchase 67% of the company’s outstanding shares upon completion of the transaction. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
