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SNB Capital Completes Lead Advisor Role for MBC Group IPO
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 2023: SNB Capital, the leading investment bank and asset manager in Saudi Arabia, announced today the successful completion of its financial advisory role in the initial public offering (IPO) of the MBC Group (MBC), the MENA region media broadcasting giant, which is listing on the Saudi Exchange Tadawul.
SNB Capital acted as financial advisor, lead manager, institutional bookrunner and underwriter for the IPO. The price range was set at between SAR 23 and SAR 25 with a total offering size of between SAR 765 million (USD204 million) and SAR 831 million (USD222 million), for a 10% stake in the company.
Zaid Ghoul, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at SNB Capital commented: “SNB Capital is pleased to have advised MBC Group on this iconic IPO which comes at a time when interest in the Saudi market has never been higher. The economic drive and the growth of the Kingdom is leading to strong valuations as national and international investors look to increase their exposure to the Saudi equity capital market.”
MBC Group is the leading multi-platform broadcaster in the region with a portfolio of TV channels, radio stations, and streaming platforms making it a visible and recognized brand in broadcasting and streaming media. The demographics of the region and MBC’s move into gaming and further entertainment options have underpinned interest in the IPO.
The institutional book-building ran from the 30th November to 6th December and the retail offering starts on the 14th December and goes through to the 18th December 2023.
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SNB Capital launches SAR 1 billion fund offering exposure to new real estate projects in Diriyah.
SNB Capital, the largest asset manager in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Al-Shegrey Investment Group, has launched the Al-Ahli Al-Basateen Real Estate Fund, that will provide investors with exposure to key office and commercial real estate projects in the Al-Basateen District of Diriyah governate.
The SAR 1 billion fund is linked to two projects located on King Khalid Road and Imam Saud bin Faisal Road, both being developed by Al-Basateen Real Estate Company. Al-Basateen Offices covers an area of 25,072 square meters, offering over 30,000 square meters of office space. Palm Sultana, meanwhile, covers an area of 10,326 square meters, and will provide up to 13,000 square meters of commercial and office rental spaces.
"We are proud of this partnership, which represents a new milestone in developing unique and high-quality projects that cater to the growing demand for the office and the commercial sectors in Riyadh,” said Abdulaziz Khalid Al-Shegrey, CEO of Al-Basateen Company. “This project will serve as an exemplary model for the integration of modern designs, cultural identity, and the authentic architectural heritage of the Kingdom. We aim to leverage the plentiful opportunities opened by Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance the real estate sector and elevate its products."
The launch of the new fund is a response to the growing demand for high quality office and commercial real estate in the capital city, which has helped to make the Kingdom’s real estate sector one of the most dynamic in the region.
“This step is motivated by our deep belief in the importance of empowering and developing the real estate sector, which is witnessing a remarkable boom as one of the promising sectors with an essential role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It also reflects our commitment to empowering investors and providing them with the skills and investment products necessary to achieve growth and prosperity, and we are proud to be an active element in this project,” said SNB Capital CEO, Rashed Sharif.
Closing of Saudi Aramco Fully Marketed Secondary Offering
SNB Capital announces the successful completion of the secondary public offering of shares of Saudi Aramco, the largest secondary offering in EMEA since the year 2000 and the largest ECM offering in the Middle East, after the Company’s own IPO in 2019.
The 1.545 billion shares, representing approximately 0.64% of the company’s issued shares, drew noticeable level of local and international demand highlighting the significant interest in Saudi Aramco track record of operational and financial excellence and the growing recognition of its competitive strength and long-term prospects. The sale raised SAR 42.10 billion (USD 11.23 billion) prior to the Over-allotment option, which if exercised in full, will increase the size to SAR 46.31 billion (USD 12.35 billion). The final offer price for both institutional and retail investors was set at SAR 27.25 (USD 7.26).
SNB Capital acted as the lead manager and also as a joint global coordinator with Citigroup Saudi Arabia, Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, HSBC Saudi Arabia, J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Company, Merrill Lynch Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, with M. Klein & Company and Moelis & Company UK LLP acting as Independent Financial Advisors for the Offering.
