Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Leading the Expansion of Africa’s Capital Markets Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Leading the Expansion of Africa’s Capital Markets SHARE We are pleased to have acted as Lead Transaction Advisor for Emtel Limited on their Initial Public Offering and subsequent listing on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Emtel is one of the leading Information and Communications Technology providers in Mauritius and has over the last 35 years pioneered innovative technology solutions in Mauritius and the islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. Emtel offers a comprehensive range of ICT solutions suited for individual consumers, homes and business users. As one of the leading corporate citizens in Mauritius, Emtel’s business and operations are underpinned by a comprehensive sustainability framework premised on 3 pillars: environmental preservation, social inclusion and human capital. Through these pillars, Emtel continues to execute its commitment to a cleaner, more inclusive and equitable society in Mauritius and the surrounding islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. Through this IPO, Emtel will become the first telecommunications operator in Mauritius to be listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. The listing will broaden the company’s shareholder base and enhance its corporate governance and reporting framework thus enabling it to be more integrated into the economy of Mauritius and the surrounding islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. As Lead Transaction Advisor, we are proud to have played a significant role in this IPO, having leveraged our Pan-African footprint to offer Emtel best-in-class transaction execution and advice. Our Pan-African focused Equity Capital Markets team is experienced in developing African Capital Markets and delivering landmark African IPOs, which include Vodacom Tanzania, Airtel Uganda and Airtel Africa. We are proud to have supported this transaction, which is part of our story of enabling the growth of Africa’s Capital Markets. Contact Lizelle Bouwer for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Capital that builds confidence in South Africa’s tomorrow Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is proud to partner with the South African National Treasury as the sole lead arranger and infrastructure finance structuring agent of a R11.8 billion Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. This purpose-driven instrument is designed to finance or refinance priority infrastructure under the Government’s Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. Read more DEALS Building Namibia’s fiscal strength through purpose-led partnership Supporting the Government of the Republic of Namibia with a ZAR 1.5 billion facility that enables Eurobond repayment obligations and strengthens domestic fiscal resilience. Read more 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
