Turkcell Amends China Development Bank Loan, Reduces Tranche Size but Lowers Interest Rate
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Summary
Turkcell announced an amendment to its long-term loan agreement with China Development Bank, reducing the second tranche from RMB 1.23 billion to RMB 700 million while securing a lower interest rate of 4.30%.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · TKC
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Loan Agreement Amended
Turkcell revised its long-term loan agreement with China Development Bank, specifically amending the second tranche of a RMB 2.46 billion credit package.
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Tranche Size Reduced
The second tranche amount was reduced from RMB 1.23 billion to RMB 700 million, representing a decrease of RMB 530 million (approximately $73 million).
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Interest Rate Lowered
The annual fixed interest rate for the amended tranche was updated from 4.98% to 4.30%, reducing the cost of borrowing.
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Maturity Unchanged
The maturity and repayment schedule of the loan remain unchanged.
Analysis · TKC · Technology
This amendment alters Turkcell's access to capital and its cost of borrowing from a significant long-term loan facility. While the reduction in the second tranche limits the total available funds by RMB 530 million (approximately $73 million), the company benefits from a lower annual fixed interest rate, which will reduce financing costs for the utilized portion of the loan.
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