Türk Telekom announced that it has successfully completed its long-term financing program by securing 1.8 billion dollars in funding within a one-month period. The company’s 600-million-dollar green eurobond and sukuk issuances each received more than three times the demand, attracting strong investor interest. The green eurobond was allocated to 109 investors, with 75% of the issuance taken up by sustainability-focused investors.
With this transaction, Türk Telekom’s green financing portfolio reached 1.1 billion dollars, marking the largest green financing volume in the sector. To broaden its financing channels, the company carried out the first sukuk issuance in international capital markets by a non-financial sector company in Türkiye, raising an additional 600 million dollars with a 5-year maturity.
In addition, Türk Telekom signed three long-term loan agreements totaling 612 million dollars equivalent — one supported by the Finnish Export Credit Agency (ECA) Finnvera, one backed by the Chinese ECA Sinosure, and another provided by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Aiming to lead the construction of the digital future, the company plans to use these funds to support the development of 5G infrastructure, financial planning related to the extension of its fixed-network concession, and sustainability-focused projects.
“Strengthening Our Growth Vision”
In the statement, Türk Telekom Assistant General Manager of Finance Ömer Karademir noted that they successfully concluded a financing period designed to support their digitalization vision, green transition, renewal of fixed-line concession agreements, and strategic investments such as 5G spectrum acquisitions.
Karademir stated:
“Within a one-month period between September and October 2025, we secured a total of 1.8 billion dollars in financing. By generating long-term and cost-effective resources from different global markets, we are accelerating our investments while strengthening our sustainable growth vision.”
Highlighting the importance of the 600-million-dollar, 7-year green eurobond issuance, Karademir emphasized that it was not only financially significant but also a key step for environmental sustainability. He noted that demand exceeded expectations by more than three times, expanding their green financing portfolio to 1.1 billion dollars and positioning Türk Telekom as the sector leader in green financing volume.
“We Are Committed to Advancing Environmental and Financial Sustainability Together”
Karademir added that, to further diversify funding sources, they conducted the first sukuk issuance by a non-financial Turkish company in international capital markets — a 600-million-dollar, 5-year transaction.
He continued:
“Along with long-term loan agreements totaling 612 million dollars, we completed our financing package and ensured the sustainable funding of our digitalization and infrastructure-focused investments. Completing these transactions in such a short period clearly reflects the strong confidence international financial institutions have in Türk Telekom’s robust balance sheet, disciplined financial management, and long-term strategy. As we continue our investments in building the digital future, we remain committed to advancing environmental and financial sustainability together.”
Source: Anadolu Ajansı/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök