Reuters is quoting an unnamed GFH spokesman that the Bank intends to ask the holders of its US$200 million Sukuk issue (US$137 million outstanding) to roll the Sukuk on its original terms for three years. That is, to extend the maturity from 2012 to 2015.
I'm not sure if "chuzpah" is an Islamic banking term, but it would sure seem to apply here. The Sukuk is currently trading at around just a whisker over 50% of face value.
I'd also note that earlier this week GFH formally stated that it had not issued the information the Gulf Daily News report that it intended to either (a) sell assets to US$90 million in debt next year or (b) reschedule debt. If you recall the original GDN article, there was a third alternative mentioned - which was extinguishing debt via asset transfers. Interestingly enough, what is mentioned in the GDN article is precisely what I see on page 13 in the copy of GFH's October 2010 "Return to Growth" Presentation to investors which I recently obtained.
It is, I suppose, indeed sad that someone is issuing presentations using GFH's highly respected name in such a fashion.
It is, I suppose, indeed sad that someone is issuing presentations using GFH's highly respected name in such a fashion.
As to pricing for GFH debt, please see my soon to be issued companion post on the draft terms for GFH's proposed new Sukuk.
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