Islamic Finance

SABIC Sukuk III
Instructions to Prospective Investors

 

Final Price

The final price for the periodic distribution amount (as defined in the Terms and Condition section of the Offering Circular dated 28 April 2008) for the SABIC's third Sukuk offering is set at 48 basis points (bps) over SIBOR.

 

1. Investment documents

 

The Offering Circular as well as the Subscription Application Form (Arabic and English) are available on the following websites:

Printed copies of the Offering Circular and the Application Form will be available from the following locations:

 

HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited

SABB Olaya Superbranch

Intersection of King Abdullah & Olaya Roads

Investment Banking Finance

CalyonSaudiFransiLimited

Banque Saudi Fransi Head Office

Al Mather Street

 

2. Investment queries

Interested investors are urged to read and understand the Offering Circular (in particular the Risk Factors section) and the Subscription Application Form. In case of queries, investors should consult any of the Joint Lead Managers per the contacts provided below or consult their financial adviser

  • HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited: Toll Free Number 800 124 1212
  • Calyon Saudi Fransi Limited: 966 (01) 289 1133

Investors should note that the Sukuk are not equity shares. As an example, selected past performance of the Sukuk issued by SABIC in July 2006 has been as follows:

 

SABIC Sukuk 2006:

  1. the Return is based upon SIBOR (the interbank borrowing rate for Saudi Riyals) and this rate is set every day
  2. the distribution paid to investors under this Sukuk has varied between 5.65% per annum and 2.685% per annum since 29 July 2006 (currently 2.685% pa)
  3. the price or value of this Sukuk is quoted by a few banks (eg SABB) and it has remained within the band of 99% to 101% of its initial price.
  4. the number of subscribers to the SAR3 billion Sukuk was less than 100 and less than 50  private individuals subscribed to only 3% (the remainder was sold to banks, pension and mutual funds and companies)
  5. the Sukuk is set to expire after 5 years, when investors are expected to receive a maximum of 100% of their initial investment.

 

3. Submission of application form

 

Please note that the subscription form must be verified by the bank at which the investor has a bank account.  Any subscription form which is incomplete can be rejected without an explanation or obligation to revert to the potential investor.

 

The original completed and verified Application Form along with the supporting documents is required to be verified by the interested investor's bank (verification of ID and signature) and then submitted to either of the two Lead Managers (the form cannot be submitted to any bank branch).

 

HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited

Address: P.O. Box 9084, Riyadh 11413

SABB Olaya Superbranch

Intersection of King Abdullah & Olaya Roads

Investment Banking Finance

BanqueSaudi Fransi

Address:  P.O. Box 56006, Riyadh 11554

Banque Saudi Fransi Head Office

Al Mather Street

 

 

Please note that the last date for submitting the order and supporting documents is Wednesday 14th May 2008.

 

4. Allocation of the Sukuk

Following closing of books on14th May 2008, an allocation exercise will be conducted by the company, and investors will be advised of their exact allocation. At this stage, investors should make preparations to transfer funds corresponding to their exact allocation to the account details as described in the Subscription Application Form.

 

5. Payment of subscription monies

The final settlement date (the latest date by which funds are required to be in the above account) is targeted for on or around the 26th May 2008. However, we strongly recommend that the investors transfer the funds to the account described in the Subscription Application Form at least two business days prior, e.g., by 24th May 2008. In making the transfer, investors should clearly identify the identity of the transferor, or on behalf of which investor the funds are being transferred.

 

6. After subscription

Following successful settlement, the Sukuk will then start trading shortly after, and Tadawul (as Registrar) will ensure settlement and clearing.  For any trades or any clarifications after the allotment and settlement process, investors will need to contact the Sukukholders’ Agent, HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited, at the contact details mentioned above.

 

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