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With the right perspective, any vision is possible
As a key enabler of Africa’s success, our award-winning global team are bringing possibilities to life.
Dangote Cement Deal
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.
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Absa Barclays Deal
We are proud to have served as co-bookrunner and also the only domestic bank for Barclays PLC’s sale of 63mm shares in Absa Group Limited. The offer raised a gross amount ZAR10.3bn / $690mm.
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Bidcorp Deal
Mandated as a Joint Global Coordinator, Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent by Bidcorp to arrange and participate in a new €300m syndicated multi-currency revolving credit facility.
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Air Liquide Deal
We 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.
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MultiChoice
We 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.
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Tongaat Hulett
Innovative restructuring solutions for sustainable business growth. We helped Tongaat Hulett restructure their R6.3 billion debt package. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Explore the deal
Engineering a shared vision for a connected future
Absa 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. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Explore the deal
East Africa Breweries Deal
We are proud to have concluded a R2.5 billion transaction with Teraco to expand digital connectivity in Africa.
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Sibaya Deal
We are proud to have been part of the R1.056 billion infrastructural development investment, commercial property financing of the Sibaya Coastal Precinct in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Building a better Africa with innovative financing solutions
Absa CPF offers a wide range of commercial property finance solutions to help facilitate the development or acquisition of commercial properties, and help businesses grow Africa.
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CDC Group Deal
Collaborating in responsible lending to create sustainable economies A US$50 million risk-sharing facility. Corporate and Investment Banking
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Africa Deal of the Year
Winners of Airfinance Journal Awards 2020, Africa Deal of the Year.
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Committed to delivering innovative funding for ground-breaking developments
It 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.
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Heirs Holdings and Transcorp Deal
Funding partner to Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, for their USD 1.1 billion acquisition of OML 17. Enabling economic development in Nigeria and strengthening Heirs Holdings and Transcorp’s impact on local communities.
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Enabling Africa’s Digital Transformation
Contributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco's data centre infrastructure development.
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Strategic moves made possible.
When Barloworld needed a winning move, we made it possible. A R5.347bn M&A acquisition successfully advised and funded by Absa.
With the right perspective, any vision is possible
Commercial Property Finance with a positive outlook.
Aircraft finance deal boosts Angola’s national carrier
Absa 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 investor
Absa successfully concludes first cross-border CPF transaction to the value of US$40 million in Mozambique.
Commercial property deal expected to boost local economy by R8 billion
New Absa deal expected to inject R2 billion into South Africa’s economy and attract R6 billion worth of new sales opportunities.
R1,3 billion commercial property development finance
Absa backs local development with R1.3 billion loan, attracting additional foreign investment to the region.
Largest corporate bond issuance in Nigeria’s history
Absa acts as joint lead issuing house in allocating NGN100 billion in unsecured bonds in Nigeria’s largest corporate bond issuance in history.
Curro Holdings secures a landmark R1 billion
Absa continues to support Curro’s instrumental role in changing the education landscape.
Absa assists J&J Group to fulfil its capital requirements with R166 million deal.
The R166 million deal affirms Absa’s continued commitment towards empowerment financing in South Africa.
Absa supports London-based private equity firm to grow its African footprint
R45 million deal helps London-based business to acquire South African company, Efficient Group Limited.
Absa plays critical role in US$225 million deal
Absa cements position as only African bank to be involved in financing of the two jumbo tower companies, HIS and Helios Towers.
Absa participates in R15 billion Eskom deal
Absa’s R2.5 billion participation partially funds Eskom’s requirement for capital expenditure and general corporate purposes.
R450 million deal supports Kaap Agri’s growth plans
Absa backs Kaap Agri, the largest co-operative company in the Western Cape to ensure the business maintains a strong presence and influence in the agricultural sector.
Absa participates US$12.5 million in US$25 million Mauritius-based deal
Absa remains the only African bank involved in financing UK-based Helios Towers.
Absa supports South African mining sector with R500 million loan
A R500 million revolving credit facility supports Gold Fields, one of the world’s largest gold mining firms.
Absa contributes US$300 million to record natural gas project
Absa backs Total South Africa in the Area 1 Mozambique LNG project, a landmark project that will transform Southern Africa.