Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Empowering Agricultural Trade in Africa Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Empowering Agricultural Trade in Africa SHARE This USD 45 million facility supporting Royal Nuts’ subsidiary, Dorado in Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest single-roof cashew processing facility, driving economic growth, community upliftment, and global market expansion, will boost its working capital and optimise supply chain efficiency in West Africa. Absa is proud to have acted as Sole Arranger and Lender on a USD 45 million Structured Commodity Finance Facility for Royal Nuts, enabling its subsidiary Dorado, the world’s largest single-roof cashew nut processing and technologically advanced factory, to enhance working capital and drive end-to-end supply chain efficiency. With operations across West Africa. Royal Nuts plays a role in the regions agricultural sector, exporting high-quality cashews to global markets. This bespoke facility supports Royal Nuts strategic vision to lead Africa’s transformation in value addition, drive growth, and create lasting economic opportunities through job creation and fair value for producers. By structuring a tailored and bespoke commodity finance solution, Absa continues to unlock Africa’s agribusiness potential and strengthen value-added exports. Contact Tshimbi Ntuli for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Distributed Energy. Powering Africa’s low-carbon leap Absa supports CrossBoundary Energy’s $225 million capital raise, contributing up to $100 million to expand renewable infrastructure, enable the mining of critical transition metals such as copper, and extend energy access across underserved African markets. Read more DEALS Seeding success through inclusive partnerships Absa has partnered with HEINEKEN Beverages on a R1.2 billion initiative to support black-owned SMEs across South Africa. As the Fund Administrator, Debt Funder, and Strategic Enabler, Absa will manage two development funds - the Supplier Development Fund and the Enterprise Development Fund to empower at least 125 black-owned SMEs. Read more DEALS Partnering to continue harnessing wind power for a greener future Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is proud to have acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider for the R5 billion financing of Seriti Green’s 155MW wind project, which will supply clean, reliable power to NOA over the next 25 years. NOA is a leading renewable energy independent power producer and aspirant energy trader owned by the Old Mutual Group through the Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) and the IDEAS Fund. Read more
