NCBFG to raise US$300 million on the international securities market

 



NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) has  advised of its intention to raise funding in an aggregate principal amount of US$300,000,000.00 by way of an offering of new Senior Notes in the international securities markets , subject to terms acceptable to NCBFG, including pricing.

The securities may only be offered in the United States to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or to “non-U.S. persons” in offshore transactions outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S thereunder.

The Offering, which is expected to price  by Wednesday June 11, 2025 and close shortly thereafter, will be rated by Standard & Poors Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings.

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