Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Investing in Africa’s Digital Transformation Journey Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Investing in Africa’s Digital Transformation Journey SHARE We are pleased to have acted as sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Facility Agent and Coordinator for ZAR 8bn of expansion capital facilities for Teraco. Teraco Data Environments (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Digital Realty Trust Inc, is Africa’s leading carrier-neutral colocation data service infrastructure provider, and the first to deliver highly resilient vendor-neutral data environments in Sub-Saharan Africa. With world-class data centre infrastructure and robust network ecosystems, Teraco forms a vital part of Africa’s technological framework. The ZAR 6.7bn Capital Expenditure and ZAR 1.3bn Green Energy Facility is one of the landmark transactions for the financial year 2024, following a ZAR 12bn refinancing and upsize transaction concluded in 2022. This financing will allow Teraco to expand its reach, facilitating digital transformation throughout Southern Africa. The green loan will support Teraco’s environmental objectives and will enable investment into renewable energy generation and the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, which will significantly lower the company’s carbon footprint. Our enduring partnership with Teraco has enabled us to take a leading role in structuring and arranging this deal, and by combining our in-depth industry knowledge, experience with complex financial structures, and close partnership with the client, our team was able to effectively structure and deliver the required funding. Contact Jason Abt for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Supporting cleaner fuels and long-term energy resilience Natref is investing in refinery upgrades that support cleaner-fuel readiness, operational continuity and South Africa’s inland fuel supply. Read more DEALS Absa supports Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings’ expansion into the senior living sector The appointment of Absa as Master Custodian to South Africa's Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has understandably attracted attention within institutional investment circles. The GEPF is not only Africa's largest pension fund but one of the continent's most significant pools of long-term capital. Read more DEALS Absa supports Ilitha’s expansion of fibre connectivity across underserved communities Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has successfully supported Ilitha Telecommunications through a R500 million financing facility that will enable the expansion of its fibre network across South Africa’s township economies. Read more
