MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc would like to announce that we are now accepting applications for the second series of the secured bond issuance programme issued by AGB Finance plc. AGB Finance plc has announced the issue of €8,700,000 secured bonds at 5.70%p.a. with a nominal value of €100 per bond, redeemable in 2036, following approval by the Listing Authority.
About the issuer
The Issuer acts as the financing arm of the guarantor – AB Investment limited, principally by raising finance and advancing same to the Guarantor. Accordingly, the Issuer is economically dependent principally on the operational results, financial condition and performance of its said Guarantor.
The Guarantor, is principally involved in the business of property ownership and rentals, namely the acquisition and/or development of immovable property and their rental to third parties in varied markets (accommodation and tourism, commercial and residential markets).
Purpose of the Bond Issue
The net proceeds from the issue of Bonds are expected to amount to €8,525,000 and will be used by the Issuer to provide a loan facility to the Guarantor. In turn, the Issuer-Guarantor Loan / Tranche 1 Series 2 will be used by the Guarantor for the following purposes, in the amounts and order of priority set out below:
1.An amount of approximately €1,700,000 will be used to finance the development and finishing costs of the second phase of the Gzira Hotel consisting mainly of the additional two uppermost floors, which second phase was approved by the planning authorities in 2025 by virtue of planning permit PA/00388/25.
2.An amount of approximately €4,000,000 will be used to finance the site acquisition, development and finishing costs of the development to take place at the Sliema Development Site and which development (which will consist of a commercial outlet at ground floor level and overlying ten apartments, including a receded floor level with an overlying rooftop area) was approved by the planning authorities in 2025 by virtue of planning permit PA/08500/24.
3.General corporate funding: the amount of approximately €2,825,000 shall be utilised for general corporate funding purposes of the Group.
Issue Highlights
• Issue size: €8,700,000
• Coupon rate: 5.70% per annum
• Maturity date: 25th June 2036
• Status: Secured, guaranteed by AB Investments ltd C 70554
•Min subscription: €5,000, with additional subscriptions in multiples of €100
Full details about this bond are set out in the Base Prospectus and Final Terms dated 27th May 2026 on the issuer’s website accessible from https://agb.com.mt/investor-relations/.
Interested clients may apply by sending a Secure Message through the MeDirect platform or by contacting their Relationship Manager. For further information, please call us on (+356) 2557 4400 or email customerservice@medirect.com.mt.
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