Cairo, EFG Hermes, the investment bank of EFG Holding and a leader in the Middle East and North Africa markets, announced today that its Promotion and Underwriting division has successfully completed advisory services for a 451 million Egyptian pound securitization bond issuance for Amer Group. This is the company’s second issuance and the first under a new 4 billion Egyptian pound securitization bond program.

The securitization process, secured by a portfolio of receivables, was assigned to EFG Hermes Securitization Company, and the issuance was offered in 3 tranches with a fixed return as follows :

• The value of tranche (A) is 83.4 million pounds, its term is 13 months, and its credit rating is (AA+).
• The value of tranche (B) is £207.5 million, its term is 36 months, and its credit rating is (AA).
• The value of tranche (C) is 160.1 million pounds, its term is 72 months, and its credit rating is (A-).

Commenting on the issuance, Mai Hamdi, Executive Director of Debt Markets at EFG Hermes, emphasized the importance of this deal, which represents a new milestone in the ongoing collaboration with Amer Group. She explained that the completion of the first issuance under the new program, valued at EGP 4 billion, reflects the company's ability to provide specialized financing solutions that support major real estate companies in diversifying their funding sources, enhancing their financial flexibility, and sustaining their growth .

It is worth noting that EFG Hermes acted as the sole financial advisor, lead manager, promoter, underwriter, and arranger for the issuance. Commercial International Bank ( CIB ) and Al Baraka Bank also participated in underwriting the issuance, with CIB acting as custodian. Industrial Development Bank ( IDB ) served as the subscription recipient and one of the underwriters, while El Derini & Partners acted as legal advisor, and KPMG served as the auditor.

About EFG Holding Group

EFG Holding Group (EGX: HRHO.CA – LSE: EFGD) has a direct presence in seven countries across two continents. Originating in the Egyptian market, the company has expanded over more than four decades of continuous success. Its three business units – Investment Bank (EFG Hermes), Non-Banking Financial Platform (EFG Finance), and Commercial Bank (Next Bank) – have contributed to solidifying the Group's leading position and enhancing its ability to launch more financial products and services. This enables it to offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the needs of its individual and corporate clients of all sizes and to reach new customers.

EFG Hermes is a leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a unique suite of financial and investment services, ranging from advisory and asset management to securities brokerage, research, and direct investment. In the Egyptian market, EFG Holding owns a leading non-banking financial services platform, EFG Finance, which encompasses several activities, including Tanmeyah, a leading financial services provider in Egypt, particularly for micro-enterprises; EFG Leasing and Factoring Solutions; ValU for Financial Technology; Bedaya for Mortgage Finance; Kaf Insurance; and EFG for SME Finance. Additionally, the group provides commercial banking services through Next Bank, a leading bank in Egypt specializing in a comprehensive range of banking solutions for individuals and businesses.

We are proud to be present in: Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | Kuwait | Bahrain | Kenya | Nigeria

For more information, please visit: www.efghldg.com

For more information, please contact :

Mai Al-Jamal

Head of Marketing and Communications at EFG Holding Group

melgammal@efghldg.com

Omar Salama

Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations at EFG Holding Group

osalama@efghldg.com

Media Relations Department of EFG Holding Group

PublicRelations@efghldg.com

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