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Summa
US$125MM Loan for Airport in Sierra Leone
Delphos served as financial advisor to Summa Turizm Yatirimciligi A.S. (“Summa”) in securing US$125 million in senior secured debt financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the expansion, renovation, and operation of Freetown International Airport in Sierra Leone. The project supports the upgrade of existing airport infrastructure to meet international standards and enhance regional connectivity.
Sector
Infrastructure
Amount Raised
US$125,000,000
Deal Type
Capital Raising
Unique Challenge
Delphos advised on structuring and arranging the senior secured debt facility for the expansion of Freetown International Airport, supporting DFI engagement and aligning the transaction with infrastructure development and regional connectivity goals.
Sub-sector
Ports / Airports
Year
2026
Type of Financing
Debt
Deal Impact in Numbers
- 10,000 m² new terminal constructed
- 1 million passengers annual capacity
- 200+ jobs created
Lender
DFC
SDGs
Borrower
FIA Limited
Deal Impact in Lives
- Air passengers and international travelers
- Airlines and logistics operators
- Local communities and tourism-related businesses
Location
Sierra Leone
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