Introduction

A Syndicated Loan is a financing offered by a group of lenders, referred to as a syndicate, and is arranged by a single or a group of banks (the arrangers), with other banks joining in as participants, together to provide funds for a single borrower through an agent bank under a single credit facility agreement.

ICBC (Asia) is an active and major player in the Hong Kong syndicated loan market. We are committed to providing efficient and flexible syndicated financing solutions for onshore and offshore customers, and developed well-recognized capabilities and a solid market reputation in the syndication field.

Being the flagship of ICBC Group outside Mainland China, and leveraging on our rich experience in Hong Kong syndicated loan market, we have led and arranged many large-scale syndicated loans for top-tier local enterprises and public sectors, state-owned enterprises, large private-owned enterprises and listed companies. We actively take part in syndication projects, acting as lead arranger, underwriter, participant, book-runner, agent and security agent.

Features

• Meet large financing needs of customers.
• Provide customized financing solutions, integrating different structures/currencies/types of loans.
• More efficient means of financing. Arrangers, mandated by the borrower, will organize the syndication with massive distribution network. All lenders are subject to the same terms and conditions to provide funds for the borrower. Facility agent will be responsible for the loan administration work.
• Enhance the borrower’s reputation in the loan market. There are a large number of participants in a syndicated loan, where the Borrower can expand its bank relationship and increase market recognition.