The IILM reissues a total of USD 1.070 billion Ṣukūk

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 10 November 2020 - The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) announced that it has successfully reissued a combined total of USD1.070 billion short-term “A-1” rated Ṣukūk across three different tenors of 1, 3 and 6-months respectively. 

 Against a backdrop of cautious market sentiments, the IILM has successfully secured strong demand from the market with an order book in excess of USD 1.56 billion, representing an average oversubscription ratio of 145%. 

 The three series were priced competitively at i) 0.35% for USD 400 million of 1-month tenor; ii) 0.44% for USD 460 million of 3-month tenor; and iii) 0.51% for USD 210 million of 6-month tenor.

 GCC-based Primary Dealers comprise majority of the allocation across all three series with higher participation observed from Asian-based Primary Dealers and investors on both 3 and 6-month tenors respectively.

 The transactions mark the IILM’s 31st to 33rd issuances for the year and brings year-to-date cumulative issuance amount to nearly USD11 billion, representing 33% of USD-denominated Ṣukūk globally. 

 “We are pleased with the success of the IILM’s issuances given uncertain market conditions further to the US election and resurgence of Covid-19 cases around the world.  Our engagement and partnership with our network of cross-border Primary Dealers and investors continue to underpin strong demand for the IILM’s short-term Ṣukūk.  We look forward to closing out the year with a final auction in December.”  said Dr. Umar Oseni, Chief Executive Officer of the IILM. 

 The IILM is a regular issuer of short-term Ṣukūk across varying tenors and amounts to cater to the liquidity needs of institutions offering Islamic financial services.  The total amount of IILM Ṣukūk outstanding is now USD 3.51 billion.  The IILM short-term Sukūk programme is rated “A-1” by S&P.

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