Gerald Group Secures Record Commitments for Revolving Credit Facility Enhancement

London, January 22, 2026 — Gerald Group, a prominent global commodity trader focusing on metals and minerals, has announced the successful refinancing of its unguaranteed revolving credit facility (RCF). This year's refinancing marks a significant milestone, as the RCF has been oversubscribed and closed at a remarkable $365 million, an increase of $135 million from the previous facility.

This substantial support comes from various lenders who have increased their participation, along with the addition of seven new banks to the syndicate, bringing together a total of 24 international banks from diverse regions.

Patricia Nikolopoulos, Chief Financial Officer of Gerald Group, expressed her satisfaction with the outstanding results of this year's refinancing. She emphasized the importance of this development in enhancing the company’s financial flexibility amidst today's dynamic market environment. "We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support from our banking partners and the overall response from the market, reflecting continued confidence in our strategy, resilience, and long-term growth ambitions," she stated.

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank served as the sole active coordinator for the syndication, alongside Deutsche Bank, which acted as agent for the facility and co-lead arranger. UBS Switzerland AG was also involved as bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers. Notably, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC have joined as new mandated lead arrangers.

New mandated lead arrangers include: Arab Banking Corporation SA, Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, Banco Do Brasil S.A. (Shanghai Branch), Banque de Commerce et de Placements S.A., DBS Bank Ltd (London Branch), and Erste Group Bank AG. Furthermore, China Merchants Bank (Europe) SA and Nedbank Limited (London Branch) are now part of the group as new mandated lead arrangers.

Key arrangers contributing to this significant transaction include Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Banque Internationale de Commerce - BRED (Suisse) SA, DZ Bank AG, GarantiBank International N.V, Nexent Bank N.V, Société Générale (Paris and Zurich Branch), UniCredit Bank GmbH, and Zürcher Kantonalbank. New lead arrangers joining the syndicate include China Citic Bank Corporation Limited (Shanghai Branch), Raiffeisen Bank International AG, and the Union of Arab and French Banks (U.B.A.F.).

Alexandre Laguian, Coverage Banker at Credit Agricole Indosuez (Switzerland) SA, expressed excitement over successfully concluding the increased $365 million facility compared to last year's $230 million. He noted this reflects the strong fundamentals of Gerald Group's metals business, the strength of its long-term client relationships, and the excellent collaboration among all parties involved.

Seven new participants joining the syndicate, including First Abu Dhabi PJSC and Abu Dhabi Investment Council, have been welcomed as bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers. This expansion further confirms the market's confidence in Gerald Group.

Founded in 1962 in the United States, Gerald Group specializes in non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals trading, as well as critical minerals. Providing tailored services and solutions, the company ensures global coverage 24/7, streamlining the logistics, transport, and delivery of metals throughout the value chain from mines and smelters to industrial clients and end-users.

Now led by CEO Craig Dean, Gerald Group continues to establish strategic partnerships, make targeted investments, and engage in hedging, market operations, and structured financing, playing a significant role in the global economy. With integrated trading offices located in Stamford, Geneva, Shanghai, and Dubai, the group benefits from specialized teams and a global infrastructure supported by subsidiaries, joint ventures, affiliates, and strategic partnerships.

For more information, visit www.gerald.com.