Subsequent to the announcement by SEDCO Capital that was published on 19 April 2020 on Tadawul’s and SEDCO Capital’s websites, and in reference to the possibility of entering into a hedging contract to stabilize the interest rate and take advantage of the current low rates. SEDCO Capital in its capacity as the Fund Manager of SEDCO Capital REIT Fund (the “Fund”) wishes to announce that a Shariah-compliant hedging agreement was signed with our strategic partner Al Rajhi Bank on 18 May 2020, in order to maintain the financing charges at a fixed rate of 1.69%. This applies to SAR 240 million (representing 49% of the total facility granted to the fund) and it reduces the risks associated with interest rates fluctuations on a tranche of the facility granted to the fund until 16 October 2023.

 

This is part of the Fund Manager’s initiatives aiming to improve the Fund’s performance and protect the unitholders’ interests. The Fund Manager will continue to evaluate opportunities to conclude a hedge agreement for the remainder of the facility during the coming period. The Fund Manager will announce any further material development in relation to this matter Tadawul’s and the Fund Manager’s websites.