SMC Holds $293.29 Million Shariah-Compliant Credit Facility From SAB

SAB extends long and short-term financing to SMC under a Sharia-compliant agreement. Image Credit: Getty Images
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Specialized Medical Company (SMC) has signed a 1.1 billion Saudi Riyal ($ 293.29 million) Sharia-compliant credit facility deal with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB).

The facility consists of a long-term part of SAR 800 million, having a tenure of 144 months, and the short-term facility of SAR 300 million with a term of eight months, the company stated in a statement to the Saudi stock exchange on Thursday.

The long-term facility proceeds will be used to construct SMC 4 Hospital in Riyadh, and the short-term facility will operate to meet the working capital needs of the company.

The statement reported that this credit will be secured by a promissory note and mortgage over the land where the new hospital will be located.