We are invested in your storyWe recognise that behind every interaction, decision and transaction is a business story that lies far beyond the obvious. We are invested in your story, and we invite you to write it with us. Find out more Your story mattersLet your inspiring story take flight with these digital banking solutions Find out more 2023 AWARDSBest Research House for the sixth year running. My bank does that.Find out more 2023 AWARDSVoted Overall Best Service Function in AfricaWe are proud to be voted Overall Best Service Business Function in Africa with multiple recognition accolades from the Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2023 Find out more 12 OCTOBER 2023Absa Africa Financial Markets Index Report LaunchFind out more 2023 DEALSSOLA ARM DealEnabling the Just Energy Transition through captive power generation. Find out more 2023 DEALSTransnet DealWe are proud to have arranged a USD 1 Billion international bond issuance and related bridge loan for Transnet. Find out more 2023 AWARDSAfrica’s leading Trade Finance and Cash ManagementMiddle East & Africa Innovation Awards 2023 Find out more 2023 DEALSTeraco DealWe are proud to have acted as Sole MLA, Co-ordinator and Bookrunner for an R11.8bn debt package for Teraco Data Environments. Find out more 2023 AWARDSFinancial Mail Top Analyst Awards 2023Find out more TRADE FINANCE AND WORKING CAPITALLiquidity that’s solidFor optimised liquidity and trade finance that meet your business's needs, throughout Africa. Find out more CORPORATE BANKINGOnline Electronic CollectionsAn intuitive, integrated and cost-effective Online Electronic Collection solution that enables you to manage collections process and debtor book seamlessly. Find out more 2023 DEALSEDF DealWe are proud to have acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Hedge Bank, Agent Bank and Account Bank for EDF-R’s three wind energy projects, part of South Africa’s REIPPP Programme. Find out more No one knows Africa like we do As a leader in African capital markets with a comprehensive suite of products, we have a unique ability to leverage our local presence and global reach 150-years of African heritage Beyond our wealth of experience – our bravery to imagine and our will to get it done makes us the right partner to bring your African vision to life.MORE A truly pan-African Bank With a local presence in 10 countries across the continent, we are ideally positioned to solve regional challenges.MORE Extensive reach and expertise With our extensive branch network, our team of 41 000 and a customer base of nearly 12 million, we are one of Africa’s most respected banks.MORE Home to brave ideas RISK MANAGEMENT Women In Global Markets Share Their Stories Banking is no longer the “boys club” it once was. Absa’s success is built on the priceless contributions of its female staff. 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Zeda Car Leasing DealWe are proud to have acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Funder for a ZAR 2.3 billion refinancing debt facility for Zeda Car Leasing (Pty) Ltd (“Zeda”) trading as Avis Fleet, a subsidiary of Zeda Limited, concluded and initiated in September 2022, as well as joint mandated lead arranger for a further R2 billion in November 2023. Jetcraft DealWe are pleased to have acted as Arranger and Underwriter for Jetcraft Commercial for a multi million-dollar Structured Asset Finance facility. Sasol DealWe are proud to have assisted Sasol as Sole Lead Arranger in the issuance of the largest Rand denominated listed bond in the South African debt capital markets in 2023, valued at R 2.5 Billion Barlow Park DealAbsa, Divercity and Atterbury partner to construct Barlow Park, a green, affordable, residential precinct in one of the continent’s most prestigious locations. BII DealWith the $150 million loan successfully secured by Absa from the British International Investment (BII) PLC, Africa takes a prominent step towards closing an economic divide. SOLA ARM DealAs a leading Pan-African bank, Absa continues to prioritise financing of renewable energy projects, helping our clients transition to a low-carbon economy and achieve their sustainability goals. Our innovative investments in the renewable sector demonstrate our commitment to shaping Africa’s growth and sustainability, and the development of its people. New Development Bank DealWe are proud to be Joint Arranger and Dealer of the New Development Bank’s (NDB) debut issuance. The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilising resources... Transnet DealWe are proud to have arranged a USD 1 Billion international bond issuance and related bridge loan for Transnet. Transnet SOC Limited (“Transnet”) is the South African government owned operator, owner and custodian of a major portion of South Africa’s transport infrastructure. Transnet’s infrastructure facilitates economic activity and growth through facilitating South Africa’s international trade. Teraco DealWe are proud to have concluded a R2.5 billion transaction with Teraco to expand digital connectivity in Africa. The deal includes R2billion for a data centre construction in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and R500 million to provide liquidity and optimise capital structure for improved shareholder returns. This funding will accelerate growth in Teraco’s business, enabling them to sign up many large new clients while increasing their services to existing clients. EDF DealWe are proud to have acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Hedge Bank, Agent Bank and Account Bank for EDF-R’s three wind energy projects, part of South Africa’s REIPPP Programme. EDF Renewables (“EDF-R”), an international leader in green electricity production, is the renewable energy arm of the Électricité de France S.A (“EDF”) Group. EDF is a top French utility company and one of the biggest power producers in the world with a total installed generation capacity of 122 GW. Lekela DealWe are proud to have provided advisory services and financing for Infinity Power’s acquisition of Lekela Power, Africa’s largest renewables-focused, independent power producer. Infinity Power is a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity Group and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) to target renewable energy, solar and wind power generation projects, on utility as well as commercial and industrial scale, in Egypt and Africa. Infinity Group’s key stakeholders also include Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Building a new standard for investing in AfricaWith the bravery to imagine and the will to get things done, our Absa Nigeria team acted as Joint Lead Issuing House on the @DangoteCement deal, the largest corporate bond offering in the history of the Nigerian capital markets. The Absa Nigeria team acted as Joint Lead on the Dangote Cement Plc Deal, allocating NGN 116 billion across a 5-, 7-, and 10-year fixed-rate deal. This is the largest corporate bond offering in the history of the Nigerian capital markets. Greening Affordable Housing with Transcend Absa is proud to have supported and enabled the “greening” of the Transcend rental portfolio by providing a R147.5m green loan. Transcend has Edge Certified a third of their portfolio and the remaining certifications will be rolled out in the short term. Edge Certification, the gold standard of residential sustainability measurement, ensures properties are at least 20% more energy, water and embodied energy materials efficient. Delivering pan-African excellence on a global scaleWe are proud to have served as a Joint Global Co-ordinator and Bookrunner for Bidcorp's first €200 million syndicated multi-currency revolving credit facility. We also served as the Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent. Funding solutions as abundant as the air that we breatheWe are proud to have acted as the Joint Mandated Lead Arranger for Air Liquide's R5.9 billion where we refinanced a portion of the acquisition of Sasol's air separation units located in Secunda, South Africa. This is the biggest oxygen production site in the world. Setting the scene for Africa’s digital growthWe are proud to have acted as the mandated lead arranger, facility agent and original lender to fund the acquisition of MultiChoice’s increased stake in BetKing. Innovative restructuring solutions for sustainable business growthWe helped Tongaat Hulett restructure their R6.3 billion debt package. Engineering a shared vision for a connected futureAbsa advised IHS on the acquisition, and sale and leaseback of 5,709 telecommunication towers from MTN in South Africa in a deal worth R6,4 billion. Through this transaction, IHS will enter South Africa and become the largest independent tower company in the country. Innovative financing for sustainable growthWe are proud to have contributed R1.65bn and further leveraged our dedicated ESG financing team, to structure a R1.7bn sustainability-linked tranche that supports environmental protection and inclusive growth for our client Exemplar REITail Limited. East Africa Breweries DealWe are proud to have concluded a R2.5 billion transaction with Teraco to expand digital connectivity in Africa. The deal includes R2billion for a data centre construction in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and R500 million to provide liquidity and optimise capital structure for improved shareholder returns. This funding will accelerate growth in Teraco’s business, enabling them to sign up many large new clients while increasing their services to existing clients. Creating sustainable economies through impactful developmentDeveloping and investing in commercial and residential property requires specialised focus, honed expertise and the right financial collaborators. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts continually assess markets for opportunities that offer sustainable growth streams. Building a better Africa with innovative financing solutionsOur partnerships are made possible by a dedicated team of property finance experts with extensive experience in structuring tailor-made, innovative financing solutions. We are excited to have successfully assisted Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA) in funding the development of their 90-unit residential complex in Nairobi. Redefining the future through green energy financeGreen, clean, energy is the way to go. Our R5,2bn deal with Globeleq demonstrates our commitment to the financing of clean energy and the acceleration of investments that make a sustainable impact on the communities we serve. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies.Absa has paved new collaborative pathways in the form of a US$50 million risk-sharing facility with Development Financial Institution and Impact Investor, CDC Group. CIB partnershipIt takes partners with strong foundations to build a brighter future. We’re proud to have successfully funded the Amdec Group for the construction of Harbour Arch, a mixed-use development comprising six residential towers. Enabling Africa’s Digital TransformationContributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco's data centre infrastructure development. That's Africanacity. Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power plantRefinancing of R958M We see potential from every angleCommercial Property Finance with a positive outlook. With the right perspective, any vision is possibleCommercial Property Finance with a positive outlook. Commercial property deal expected to boost local economy by R8 billionNew Absa deal expected to inject R2 billion into South Africa's economy and attract R6 billion worth of new business sales opportunities. Aircraft finance deal boosts Angola’s national carrierAbsa assists Angola’s national air carrier in acquiring six De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircrafts to the value of US$55 million. Finance deals expand the portfolio of Africa's largest property investorAbsa successfully concludes first cross-border CPF transaction to the value of US$40 million in Mozambique. Driving sectoral excellence Our team of hand-picked sector experts combine their specialist skills and regional knowledge to help you unlock real value. 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