Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor ADQ, which focuses on strategic infrastructure and global supply chains, has successfully completed its first five-year syndicated term loan valued at USD5 billion in the Greater China market.
The transaction generated strong interest from Chinese financial institutions, with total commitments reaching around USD12 billion—approximately three times the initially launched size of USD4 billion.
Following the significant oversubscription, ADQ increased the final size of the facility to USD5 billion.
The high level of demand highlights investor confidence in ADQ’s credit strength and mandate, underpinned by its solid financial position and growing international profile.
The financing supports the diversification of ADQ’s funding sources, strengthens its liquidity position, and enhances flexibility to pursue commercially attractive investment opportunities.
The deal also marks the largest term loan secured by a Middle Eastern borrower from Asian financial institutions, underscoring ADQ’s access to deep global capital pools and the increasing engagement of Asian lenders with high-quality UAE issuers.
Marcos de Quadros, Group Chief Financial Officer at ADQ, said the successful closing of the inaugural syndicated term loan in Greater China reflects strong participation from leading regional financial institutions and continued confidence in the company’s credit profile, prudent financial management, and disciplined, diversified funding strategy.
The transaction was coordinated by six global banks, including Bank of China (Dubai Branch), DBS Bank, HSBC, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Dubai Branch), Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), and JP Morgan Securities.
ADQ secured commitments from more than 30 prominent financial institutions across the Greater China region, demonstrating broad investor participation and strong market engagement.
