Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 51

19-December-2005

IRAN

Esfahan Steel Company Secures $70Mn Morabaha Facility

ABC Islamic Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank announced on 12 December the joint mandate for a $70mn, three-year Murabaha Financing Facility for Irans Esfahan Steel Company (ESCO). The facility is guaranteed by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) and enjoys a margin of 348 bps and top ticket fees of 100 bps. The proceeds of the...