Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Absa supports Redefine’s international growth through €106 million sustainability-linked financing transaction Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Absa supports Redefine’s international growth SHARE Absa Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has partnered with Redefine Properties Limited to deliver a €106 million sustainability-linked financing solution supporting EPP's M1 portfolio, a collection of established food-anchored retail centres located across Poland. The transaction supports Redefine’s strategic objective of optimising its capital structure while strengthening its international real estate platform and creating additional flexibility for future growth opportunities. As part of the transaction, Absa provided a €53 million loan and acted as Co-lender, Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Sustainability Coordinator and Hedging Solutions Provider. "We are proud to have partnered with Redefine on this landmark transaction, which reflects our commitment to enabling our clients' strategic ambitions and supporting their growth wherever opportunities arise. At Absa, we meet clients where they are in their journey, bringing the full breadth of our platform to deliver tailored solutions that address their evolving needs. By combining sector expertise, offshore financing, Global Markets and Sustainable Finance capabilities, we were able to structure an outcome aligned to Redefine's objectives. Absa’s Real Estate team, remains focused on being a trusted partner, providing not only capital, but also the innovative solutions needed to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation." Somaya Joshua The financing incorporates both green loan and sustainability-linked features to support the continued ownership and management of environmentally efficient retail real estate assets. For more information, contact: Somaya Joshua https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Absa supports Waco Africa’s growth ambitions with strategic funding solution Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has successfully supported Waco Africa with a comprehensive funding package designed to strengthen the group's growth trajectory and support its long-term strategic objectives. Read more DEALS Connecting African ambition to global expertise Absa CIB and UKEF Establish USD100 Million Trade Finance Programme. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (Absa CIB) has entered into a strategic partnership with UK Export Finance (UKEF) to establish a USD100 million UKEF-backed headroom programme that will support African small and medium enterprises and corporates purchasing UK goods and services. Read more DEALS Financing agricultural growth across Southern Africa Absa Corporate and Investment Banking arranged a USD350m financing facility for United Capital Fertilizer Ltd (UCF) to help scale production and improve fertilizer supply across key African markets. Read more