Africa Finance Company (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s main infrastructure options supplier, has been acknowledged for its excellent contributions to Africa’s monetary and capital markets with six prestigious awards on the International Banking&Markets Africa Awards 2025, offered in the course of the Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Convention in Cape City. These accolades underscore AFC’s pivotal position in landmark transactions that drive sustainable growth and financial development throughout the area.
Award-Profitable Transactions:
- Quasi-Sovereign/GRE Treasury&Funding Staff of the Yr
AFC’s Treasury and Funding staff was acknowledged for its experience and innovation in structuring financing options that entice international capital to African infrastructure tasks. Notable achievements embrace the closure of a US$400 million Shariah-compliant Commodity Murabaha facility and a groundbreaking US$1.16 billion syndicated mortgage, which broadened AFC’s international investor base. Moreover, AFC earned top-tier credit score rankings from S&P International (China) Scores and China Chengxin Worldwide Credit score Score Co. Ltd (CCXI).
- Syndicated Mortgage Deal of the Yr: Financial institution of Trade EUR 1.87bn Syndicated Mortgage
As International Coordinator, Lead Co-Arranger, Underwriter, Bookrunner, and Guarantor, AFC led the record-breaking €1.87 billion syndicated mortgage for Financial institution of Trade (BOI), Nigeria’s largest growth finance establishment. This historic transaction, BOI’s largest capital increase up to now, facilitates financing for trade-related tasks and affirms AFC’s capability to navigate advanced international markets. This landmark deal has already garnered widespread trade recognition, incomes AFC three extra awards earlier this month: Guarantor of the Yr, Africa and Market Innovation Award, Africa on the IJGlobal Awards, in addition to African Deal of the Yr on the International Capital Syndicated Mortgage Awards.
3. West Africa Deal of the Yr: Federal Authorities of Nigeria USD 917mm Bond
AFC acted as International Coordinator for the inaugural home greenback bond issuance by the Federal Authorities of Nigeria (FGN), efficiently elevating US$917 million, with 180% oversubscription. The bond, which has a five-year tenor and 9.75% coupon, was efficiently listed on the Nigerian Alternate (NGX) and FMDQ Securities Alternate, attracted a various investor base, together with native and diaspora Nigerians and institutional traders.
- Securitization Deal of the Yr: BUA Industries US$200mm Securitization
AFC performed a key position in structuring a US$200 million company finance facility for BUA Industries Restricted. The financing, supplied by Afreximbank, helps BUA’s enlargement throughout industries together with sugar, cement, flour and oil processing, and actual property growth. AFC’s second profitable advisory mandate for BUA Group, the power, demonstrates AFC’s dedication to unlocking capital for African companies and fostering sustainable development.
- Monetary Establishments Bond Deal of the Yr: Ecobank Transnational USD 400mm Senior Bond
As Joint Lead Supervisor within the profitable pricing of Ecobank Transnational’s US$400 million 10.125% bond, AFC highlighted its dedication to supporting monetary establishments elevating capital to drive financial progress. The five-year RegS/144A bond, maturing in 2029, marks the primary public Sub-Saharan African Eurobond issued by an African financial institution since 2021.
- Quasi-Sovereign/GRE Bond Deal of the Yr: US$500mm Reg S / 144A Senior Unsecured Bond
AFC returned to the worldwide debt capital markets with the issuance of a US$500 million 144A/Reg S Eurobond, which noticed an oversubscription fee greater than 2 ½ instances the e-book dimension. The five-year Notice, with a 5.55% coupon, achieved a record-tight T-spread for AFC, reflecting strong investor confidence in AFC’s creditworthiness.
AFC’s Dedication to Africa’s Financial Development
“We’re grateful to judges for his or her recognition by way of these quite a few awards of AFC’s relentless pursuit of revolutionary financing options that drive sustainable growth throughout Africa,” mentioned Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of AFC. “We’re proud to be on the forefront of mobilizing capital for transformational infrastructure tasks throughout the continent and in constructing a extra resilient, self-sustaining Africa. I wish to prolong my gratitude to the judges for this recognition and to our distinctive AFC staff for his or her unbelievable expertise and dedication to driving Africa’s financial transformation.”
Banji Fehintola, Govt Board Member&Head of Monetary Providers at AFC, added: “These awards spotlight AFC’s position as a trusted associate in African and international capital markets, and mirror our collective efforts in shaping Africa’s monetary panorama and driving development within the area. My honest because of the judges and to AFC’s Treasury, Funding and Capital Markets groups for his or her dedication, dedication and arduous work.”
As AFC continues increasing its footprint in international markets, the Company stays devoted to delivering high-impact infrastructure tasks that foster industrialization, intra-African commerce, and financial diversification.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Finance Company (AFC).
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About AFC:
AFC was established in 2007 to be the catalyst for pragmatic infrastructure and industrial investments throughout Africa. AFC’s method combines specialist trade experience with a deal with monetary and technical advisory, venture structuring, venture growth, and danger capital to deal with Africa’s infrastructure growth wants and drive sustainable financial development.
Seventeen years on, AFC has developed a monitor report because the associate of alternative in Africa for investing and delivering on instrumental, high-quality infrastructure property that present important providers within the core infrastructure sectors of energy, pure sources, heavy trade, transport, and telecommunications. AFC has 45 member nations and has invested over US$15 billion in 36 African nations since its inception. www.AfricaFC.org
