The Africa Finance Company (AFC) has introduced the profitable closing of a $1.16 billion syndicated mortgage — its “largest-ever” debt facility.
A syndicated mortgage entails two or extra lenders offering loans to a number of debtors on the identical phrases and with totally different duties, whereas all signal the identical mortgage settlement.
AFC, in an announcement on Tuesday, stated the transaction, which occurred in Dubai, attracted new lenders from the Center East, Europe, and Asia.
The infrastructure options supplier stated the mortgage is a big milestone within the firm’s unwavering dedication to growing important infrastructure initiatives throughout the continent by enhancing its monetary flexibility and diversifying its investor base.
“Initially launched at US$1 billion, the three-year syndicated mortgage was upsized after being oversubscribed by 49%, underscoring world investor confidence in AFC’s observe document, creditworthiness, and its means to navigate the present financial panorama marked by evolving world complexities,” the assertion reads.
“Proceeds from the mortgage will likely be deployed to advance AFC’s mission to persistently ship quick and sustainable options to shut Africa’s infrastructure hole and unleash the continent’s potential, resulting in prosperity for all Africans.”
Commenting on the event, Samaila Zubairu, AFC’s president and chief government officer (CEO), stated the mortgage, which is its largest ever, is to make sure infrastructure initiatives throughout Africa.
“The worldwide mortgage market’s overwhelming curiosity in Africa’s progress story is clear within the giant pool of lenders that supported this syndication, making it AFC’s largest ever,” stated Zubairu.
“It is a vital endorsement of our dedication to make sure that infrastructure initiatives assist native processing and worth seize, thereby offering the much-needed impetus to African industrialisation, enhanced export earnings, and job creation.”
The agency additionally described the mortgage as a testomony to world capital markets and its pivotal position in fostering financial progress and industrialisation in Africa.
In line with the assertion, the First Abu Dhabi Financial institution PJSC, Mashreqbank PSC, MUFG Financial institution, and Normal Chartered collectively acted as International Coordinators for the mortgage, whereas the Industrial and Industrial Financial institution of China (London Department) served as China coordinator.
As well as, Abu Dhabi Industrial Financial institution PJSC, Emirates NBD Financial institution PJSC, Mizuho, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Company acted as preliminary mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners.
The AFC stated the Financial institution of China and Société Générale S.A additionally acted as preliminary mandated lead arrangers.
