Bank Islam Issues Ninth Tranche Of RM1 Bln Senior Sukuk Murabahah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has issued RM1.0 billion Senior Sukuk Murabahah under its RM10.0 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme on July 25.

The issuance marks the ninth tranche under the bank’s RM10 billion Sukuk Murabahah Programme.

In a statement today, Bank Islam said the sukuk has received an overwhelming response from investors with a high bid-to-cover ratio of three times. 

The Senior Sukuk Murabahah is rated AA3/stable by RAM Ratings Services Bhd and carries a competitive profit rate of 3.85 per cent per annum for a seven-year tenure, it said.

“The proceeds will be used to finance Bank Islam’s banking activities, working capital requirements and other corporate purposes. The utilisation of the funds will be in accordance with Shariah principles,” it added.

Bank Islam is the principal adviser, lead arranger, lead manager, and Shariah adviser for the Sukuk Murabahah Programme.

-- BERNAMA