Innovative execution for South African clients built on global insight By | April 19, 2022 DEALS Innovative execution for South African clients built on global insight Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Deals SHARE We are proud to have advised the Republic of South Africa in successfully raising USD3.0bn in international bond markets. On 11 April 2022, Absa advised the Republic of South Africa in successfully… Read More
Greening Affordable Housing with Transcend By | February 24, 2022 DEALS Greening Affordable Housing with Transcend Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Deals SHARE At Absa we strive to enable sustainability by ensuring the needs of our clients, people and planet are met. Transcend Residential Property Fund Limited, in partnership with Absa, is positively contributing to this vision by providing green… Read More
Funding solutions as abundant as the air that we breathe By | February 8, 2022 We are proud to have acted as the Joint Mandated Lead Arranger for Air Liquide’s R5.9 billion where we refinanced a portion of the acquisition of Sasol’s air separation units located in Secunda, South Africa. This is the biggest oxygen production site in the world. Read More
Setting the scene for Africa’s digital growth By | December 6, 2021 Realising Africa’s digital ambitions will be achieved through collaboration and innovative funding solutions Read More
Innovative restructuring solutions for sustainable business growth By | December 6, 2021 Our long-term relationship, and our deep capabilities enabled us to support Tongaat Hulett restructure their R6.3 billion debt package. We drew on our expertise in Special Asset Management to understand the funding needs of the group in order to restructure the debt facilities and provide stability to enhance and protect value for all stakeholders. This transaction demonstrates our strategic intent to partner with our clients as they navigate challenges and to provide opportunities for them to recover and grow sustainably. Read More
Engineering a shared vision for a connected future By | November 9, 2021 We are proud to have supported IHS Holding in its landmark $378 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange,acting as the only African bookrunner Read More
Innovative financing for sustainable growth By | October 28, 2021 We are proud to have contributed R1.65bn and further leveraged our dedicated ESG financing team, to structure a R1.7bn sustainability-linked tranche that supports environmental protection and inclusive growth for our client Exemplar REITail Limited. Read More
East Africa Breweries Deal By | October 28, 2021 We are proud to have concluded a R2.5 billion transaction with Teraco to expand digital connectivity in Africa. The deal includes R2billion for a data centre construction in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and R500 million to provide liquidity and optimise capital structure for improved shareholder returns. This funding will accelerate growth in Teraco’s business, enabling them to sign up many large new clients while increasing their services to existing clients. Read More
Absa CIB Fuelling Africa’s Growth By | October 27, 2021 DEALS Absa CIB Fuelling Africa’s Growth Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Deals SHARE End-to-End International Banking, Trade & Working capital solutions to fuel Africa’s growth. Absa CIB provides an innovative, digital solution for Cape Gate’s working capital requirements. Absa Corporate Investment Bank, through its Trade & International Banking division, was… Read More
Redefining the future through green energy finance By | September 28, 2021 DEALS | 28 SEPTEMBER 2021 Redefining the future through green energy finance Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Deals SHARE Renewable energy is a vital investment for a cleaner, more sustainable future. This is why Absa Corporate and Investment Bank, as sole arranger and underwriter, has arranged and syndicated a with… Read More