Maximus International approves KES 169 million guarantee for Quantum Lubricants
Maximus International Limited’s board approved a corporate guarantee of KES 169,000,000 for step-down subsidiary Quantum Lubricants (E.A.) Limited to secure a credit facility from Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited. The transaction is at arm’s length with no promoter interest.

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Maximus International Limited’s board has approved a corporate guarantee and indemnity of KES 169,000,000 for its step-down subsidiary, Quantum Lubricants (E.A.) Limited. The guarantee is issued in favour of Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited to support a credit facility availed by the subsidiary. The transaction was conducted on an arm’s length basis, with no interest from the promoter or promoter group.
The Board of Directors approved the proposal during a meeting held on July 8, 2026, at the company's registered office. Quantum Lubricants (E.A.) Limited is a step-down subsidiary based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is a subsidiary of Maximus International’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MX Africa Limited. The guarantee covers the principal amount exclusive of interest and other costs, charges, and expenses.
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company stated that the terms of the guarantee are standard for such agreements and will secure the repayment obligations of the borrower up to the specified limit.
Key Details of the Guarantee
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Borrower | Quantum Lubricants (E.A.) Limited |
| Lender | Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited |
| Guarantee Amount | KES 169,000,000 |
| Nature of Transaction | Arm’s length |
| Promoter Interest | None |
Historical Stock Returns for Maximus International
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.45% | +2.52% | +25.82% | +26.89% | +19.56% | +41.88% |
What specific business expansion or capital expenditure plans does Quantum Lubricants intend to finance with this KES 169 million facility?
How will this new guarantee impact Maximus International’s overall leverage ratio and contingent liability profile?
What are the performance metrics or financial covenants that Stanbic Bank has attached to this credit facility?































