QInvest arranges a USD200m Syndicated Facility for TüpraÅŸ, Turkey 

(MENAFN Press) Doha, Qatar - Sunday, October 21st 2012

·1-year syndicated financing facility for Turkey's largest industrial enterprise

·QInvest acting as Sole Bookrunner and Structuring Advisor

·Syndicate comprised of 9 banks with QInvest, Qatar Islamic Bank Q.S.C., Barwa Bank, The Commercial Bank of Qatar Q.S.C. and First Gulf Bank taking the Mandated Lead Arranger role, Ahli United Bank B.S.C, Al Hilal Bank PJSC, Doha Bank Q.S.C and Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC as Lead Arrangers

Trkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.. ("Tpra" or the "Company") has signed a US 200 million, 1 year facility with a syndicate of nine banks from the GCC.

Founded in 1983, Tpra is engaged in refining and distribution of petroleum products in Turkey and internationally. Tpra is listed on Istanbul Stock Exchange and has a market capitalisation of US 5.7bn as at 05 October 2012. The Company is 49.0% owned by the public, and 51% by Enerji Yatrmlar A. , a joint venture between Ko Holding and Shell.

Tpra is the leading refiner in Turkey, accounting for almost 60% of Turkish petroleum product consumption. The Company is the 7th largest refinery company in Europe, and has the world's 29th largest refining capacity.

QInvest, Qatar's leading investment bank, acted as Sole Bookrunner and Structuring Advisor to Tpra, with QInvest, Qatar Islamic Bank Q.S.C., Barwa Bank, The Commercial Bank of Qatar Q.S.C. and First Gulf Bank participating as Mandated Lead Arrangers ("MLA"). The MLAs were joined in the facility at Lead Arranger level, Ahli United Bank B.S.C, Al Hilal Bank PJSC, Doha Bank Q.S.C and Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC.