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
Funding that makes a shared future possible By | March 29, 2021 DEALS | 29 MARCH 2019 Funding that makes a shared future possible Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Deals SHARE Funding partner to Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, for their USD 1.1 billion acquisition of OML 17. We are proud to have showcased our continued support for the Natural Resources and Energy… Read More
Enabling Africa’s Digital Transformation By | March 24, 2021 DEALS | 24 MARCH 2021 Enabling Africa’s Digital Transformation Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insight Types > Deals SHARE Contributing R2.5 billion in capital funding to Teraco’s data centre infrastructure development. That’s Africanacity. We are proud to have concluded a R2.5 billion transaction with Teraco to expand digital connectivity in Africa. The deal… Read More