James B. Finance p.l.c. announced the issuance of €30,000,000 5.35% partially secured Bonds maturing in 2035, having a nominal value of €100 per bond issued and redeemable at par. 

The Issuer is the finance company of the JBH Group. The Issuer does not itself carry on any trading activities other than raising capital and advancing funds to members of the JBH Group (and the related JCL Group) as and when the demands of its business so requires.  

The Issuer, the Guarantor and the Group operate primarily within Malta. The Group has also established a presence in the UAE through the launch of a training centre in Dubai. As part of the Group’s internationalisation strategy, the Group is exploring additional investment opportunities outside Malta that align with its business interests. 

The Group is primarily organised into three key business divisions: 

  • catering; 
  • staff outsourcing; and 
  • healthcare.   

In addition to its core business operations, the JBH Group is also active in the real estate sector, maintaining a portfolio of immovable properties with the objective of acquiring or leasing properties, which are subsequently leased or sub-leased to JC Retail, a member of the JCL Group, in support of the expanding operations of the broader James Caterers Group within the catering industry. The properties are sub-leased to JC Retail for commercial purposes, specifically for the operation of catering establishments, namely: ‘Chiaro Trattoria & Grill’ located in Birzebbugia; ‘Helu Manna Gluten Free Kafeterija’ located in Valletta and San Gwann, and ‘James Bakes and Cakes’ located in Zebbug. 

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