UAE’s ADQ Secures $5B Syndicated Financing Deal in Greater China

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor ADQ has closed its first syndicated term financing in Greater China, securing a five-year facility valued at $5 billion. The transaction is backed by more than 30 financial institutions across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, marking a significant expansion of ADQ’s funding activity in Asian markets.

The deal was arranged by six global coordinators: Bank of China (Dubai Branch), DBS Bank Ltd, HSBC, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (Dubai Branch), Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), and J.P. Morgan Securities plc. Strong demand from Chinese lenders pushed total orders to around $12 billion, prompting the facility to be upsized from an initial $4 billion to $5 billion.

Marcos de Quadros, Group Chief Financial Officer at ADQ, said the outcome reflected continued confidence in the company’s credit strength, prudent financial management, and diversified funding strategy. He noted that the financing enhances ADQ’s liquidity position and provides flexibility to pursue commercially attractive investments.

Founded in 2018, ADQ is an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains. The financing supports its long-term capital strategy by broadening its funding base and strengthening relationships with financial institutions across Asia, as ADQ continues to expand its international investment footprint.