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Kinstellar advises on the successful USD 1.5 billion sovereign Eurobond issuance by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kinstellar has advised Citigroup Global Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Standard Chartered Bank (Joint Lead Managers), alongside Halyk Finance and Teniz Capital Investment Banking (Kazakhstan Lead Managers), on the successful issuance of USD 1.5 billion sovereign Eurobonds by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The bonds, with a 4.412% coupon rate and maturing in 2030, were issued under Kazakhstan’s USD 15 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The issuance was highly successful, with the orderbook significantly oversubscribed, reflecting significant demand from global investors. The final yield of 4.412% is the lowest ever achieved by Kazakhstan in its sovereign Eurobond market, demonstrating
Kinstellar advises joint global coordinators on KazMunayGas’s debut CNY-denominated Eurobond issuance
Kinstellar has advised the joint global coordinators, bookrunners and lead managers, Bank of China (Hong Kong), BOCI Asia, China CITIC Bank International, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) and SkyBridge Invest, on Kazakhstan law matters in connection with the debut issuance by National Company "KazMunayGas" (“KMG”) of CNY 1.25 billion five-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bonds with a coupon rate of 2.95% and a yield of 3.15%, under its newly established CNY 10 billion Medium Term Note Programme. The issuance, rated Baa1 by Moody’s, marks KMG’s first-ever entry into the Chinese yuan bond market and represents the
Kinstellar advises the sellers on the sale of RG Gold to Zijin Gold International
Kinstellar has advised Verny Capital Group and its strategic partner – U.S. based investment fund Resource Capital Funds (RCF) on the sale of RG Gold and RG Processing, which operate the Raygorodok gold mine in Kazakhstan, to Zijin Gold International, a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group. Verny Capital has managed RG Gold since 2014, investing heavily in infrastructure, modernization, and exploration. In partnership with RCF since 2018, the company significantly expanded production capacity and tripled its resource base to 7.6 million ounces of gold in accordance with the JORC standard. Zijin Mining Group is one of the world’s largest mining corporations with a market capitalization of around USD 100 billion
Kinstellar advises Baiterek National Managing Holding on its second USD 500 million Eurobond issuance
Kinstellar has advised Baiterek National Managing Holding (“Baiterek”) on the placement of USD 500 million Eurobonds with a five-year maturity and a 4.65% coupon rate. The bonds were placed among a wide range of international investors from the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia, and are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse) and the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE). The joint bookrunners were J.P. Morgan, Société Générale, Alatau City Invest, Halyk Finance, and Teniz Capital Investment Banking. The new placement follows Baiterek’s debut Eurobond issuance in May 2025, in which Kinstellar also acted as legal counsel. That transaction involved USD 500 million senior unsecured Eurobonds
Kinstellar strengthens Astana presence with advisory role on Kazakhstan’s sovereign Eurobonds
Kinstellar advised the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the successful placement of USD 2.5 billion in sovereign U.S. dollar-denominated Eurobonds. The issuance consisted of two tranches: a 7-year USD 1.35 billion bond with a 5.0% coupon and a 12-year USD 1.15 billion bond with a 5.5% coupon. This transaction marked a significant achievement, with Kazakhstan securing one of the lowest yield levels among A/BBB-rated sovereigns this year. The strong investor demand reflects the country’s solid macroeconomic fundamentals, including stable economic growth, low government debt, and robust external reserves. The Eurobonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Astana International Exchange, and
Kinstellar advises Baiterek on debut USD 500 million Eurobond issuance
Kinstellar has successfully advised “Baiterek” National Managing Holding in connection with its debut issuance of senior unsecured Eurobonds in an amount of up to USD 500,000,000, under Regulation S / Rule 144A. The bonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market (ISM), the Vienna MTF of Wiener Börse, and the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange. Baiterek is Kazakhstan’s primary state-owned development institution, tasked with implementing government economic policy and supporting sustainable development through the financing of key sectors of the Kazakhstan economy. This landmark transaction represents a significant step in Baiterek’s access to international capital markets, further
Kinstellar advises Verny Capital on the sale of Burger King Kazakhstan operations
Kinstellar has advised Verny Capital on the sale of its Burger King operations in Kazakhstan. The transaction involved multiple jurisdictions, including Kazakhstan and English law, requiring the drafting and negotiation of detailed agreements. Verny Capital, a key player in expanding Burger King's presence in Kazakhstan, overseeing over 50 locations, successfully completed the sale as part of its strategic business decisions. The team was led by Counsel Pavel Kornilov and included Managing Partner Joel Benjamin, and Associates Kamila Serik and Usen Tastanbekov on Kazakhstan law, and Partner Hugh Owen, and Senior Associate Bianka Kovács on English law. Our team guided the transaction, focusing on the deal structure
Kinstellar advises Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC on the sale of Bereke Bank, in Kazakhstan
Kinstellar has advised Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC on the KZT 65 billion (approx. US$135 million) sale of Bereke Bank JSC to Lesha Bank LLC, the first independent Shari'a-compliant Bank authorized by the Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), and a listed entity on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE: QFBQ). This significant transaction aligns with the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s drive for foreign investment in Kazakhstan's financial sector. Our involvement highlights our ability to navigate complex legal frameworks, particularly when dealing with government entities. This deal continues to demonstrate Kinstellar’s strong M&A capabilities on transactions involving Kazakhstan and English
Kinstellar’s Kazakhstan office advises Kaspi.kz on historic NASDAQ IPO
Kinstellar's Kazakhstan office, a prominent legal advisor in the region, played a crucial role in guiding Kaspi.kz, a leading financial technology company headquartered in Kazakhstan, through its successful upsized U.S. Initial Public Offering (IPO) on January 23, 2024. The offering, featuring the sale of 11,300,000 American depositary shares (ADSs), raised an impressive USD 1.04 billion. This significant achievement builds upon previous successes in 2020, when the Kinstellar team acted as the Kazakhstan legal counsel involved in the simultaneous Kazakhstan and London dual offering/listing of Kaspi.kz. Kaspi.kz, originally established as a bank in 2008, has evolved into a fintech powerhouse, providing a comprehensive