Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Local to global through innovative banking Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Local to global through innovative banking SHARE Absa Corporate and Investment Banking was awarded the sole mandate in support of Excellerate’s expansion into the UK We are proud to have acted as original lender and arranger on this transaction, in support of Excellerate’s bid for UK-based contract cleaning and support services provider, GS Associates (“GSA”) valued at £35.5 million. Further, we are pleased to have acted as Original lender, arranger, agent, bookrunner and underwriter for Excellerate’s purchase of Premium Support Services, valued at £22.3m. These acquisitions will go a long way towards making Excellerate a player of consequence in the UK market, and further geographically diversify their business. Building on our decade-long relationship with Excellerate – a leading facilities management company in South Africa – we structured globally competitive and innovative financing solutions tailored to their needs. This enabled them to expand into the UK market and achieve their vision of becoming a leading provider of integrated property solutions in the EMEA region. These transactions directly contribute to our vision of being the continent’s leading investment bank, highlighting our commitment to our local clients as they expand globally. Please contact our Head of SA Debt SA Debt Director, Mahlatse Moropane, to find out more. Contact us https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Absa provides US$150 million financing facility to support Angola’s development priorities Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has provided a US$150 million financing facility to the Republic of Angola, reinforcing its commitment to delivering tailored financing solutions that support economic development and growth across Africa. Read more DEALS Absa and Agri3 partner to unlock sustainable agriculture financing across Africa Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has entered into a US$100 million Master Risk Participation Agreement with Agri3, a global blended finance vehicle established to mobilise US$1 billion of public and private capital towards sustainable agriculture and forest conservation across developing markets. Read more 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