Metropolitan has announced the signing of two investment agreements with UK-based funds—Time Board Investment LLP and Al Dalouk Gulf Investment—aimed at providing dollar-denominated financing solutions to its clients to support expanding projects, acquisitions, and debt & equity finance.
The new financing framework offers funding ranging from $1 million up to $850 million, enabling flexible financing structures suitable for companies of different sizes and investment scales.
The agreements also feature a competitive lending rate of 2.5% to 3%, alongside a grace period of up to 10 months for targeted sectors, enhancing repayment flexibility and easing early-stage financial burdens.
Dr. Khaled Negaty, Chairman of Metropolitan, stated that the agreements mark a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its dollar funding base and strengthen partnerships with major international investment institutions.
He added:
“These agreements reflect our commitment to providing flexible, long-term financing solutions that empower our clients to execute their expansion and investment plans with greater confidence, both in the Egyptian market and across regional markets, while maintaining a competitive financial structure that supports sustainable growth.”
He further noted that the collaboration with UK investment funds underscores the confidence of international financial institutions in the company’s investment opportunities and its ability to efficiently structure and manage financing solutions.
The agreements are part of Metropolitan’s broader strategy to enhance dollar-based financing instruments, expand its international partnership network, and stimulate investment and acquisition activity in the market.
Dr. Islam Mohamed, G.M. of Metropolitan stated, the negotiation with the 2 funds took about 3 weeks during which time we have succeeded in a mutual agreement with them to absorb the investment criteria Metropolitan is seeking.
He added,The 2 funds showed a great deal of flexibility to understand the quality of our clients & the kind of investment needs Metropolitan is seeking during the vital period of the Egyptian economy.
Mr. Abdel Rahman Soliman, The credit manager at Metropolitan stated, It was very important for us to reach an agreement with the 2 funds of the target sectors & the minimum ticket of finance as well as the ceiling for each sector.
He added, After a careful filtration with the 2 funds we agreed to start dealing with the following sectors which we believe important for the Egyptian economy’s development:
Oil/Gas, construction, Real Estate, Mining, Transportation, Health Sector, Communication Services, Agriculture Forestry & Fishing & finally the manufacturing sector of course.
