African Export-Import Financial institution (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) not too long ago joined a consortium of monetary establishments in London to signal a landmark syndicated time period mortgage facility for Financial institution of Business (BOI) Nigeria of as much as EUR 2 billion.
Afreximbank, acted as one of many Preliminary Mandated Lead Arrangers, Bookrunner and Facility Agent. The Financial institution disbursed its participation quantity of EUR 175 million in September 2024 in two tranches of EUR 115 million in Tranche A and EUR 60 million underneath Tranche B.
Afreximbank was additionally concerned within the processes resulting in monetary shut and disbursement of as much as EUR 2 billion by all of the lenders, together with the early hen syndication in August 2024 because the Facility Agent. BOI is anticipated to make use of the proceeds of the ability to finance commerce and commerce associated initiatives of eligible corporates in Nigeria.
“This important transaction underscores Afreximbank’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s financial development,” mentioned Mr. Denys Denya, Senior Govt Vice President at Afreximbank. “By actively taking part as lender, bookrunner, and agent, we aren’t solely offering essential financing to Financial institution of Business but in addition facilitating entry to important sources that can empower Nigerian companies and drive sustainable growth throughout the nation.”
Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director of Financial institution of Business, acknowledged: “This landmark syndicated facility of as much as EUR 2 billion is a testomony to the arrogance international monetary establishments have within the Financial institution of Business’s monitor file and its pivotal position in driving Nigeria’s industrial and financial transformation. We’re significantly grateful for Afreximbank’s important participation and unwavering help each as a lender and facilitator on this transaction. This funding will empower us to additional finance important initiatives, in the end fostering sustainable development and growth for corporates throughout Nigeria.”
The ability is backed by a primary demand assure and is structured into two tranches. Tranche A is assured 85% by the Africa Finance Company and 15% by the Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN) for each principal and curiosity. Tranche B is 100% assured by the AFC for each principal and curiosity. The ability has a three-year tenor with quarterly repayments commencing after the primary yr.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.
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About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Financial institution (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral monetary establishment mandated to finance and promote intra-and extra-African commerce. For 30 years, the Financial institution has been deploying modern constructions to ship financing options that help the transformation of the construction of Africa’s commerce, accelerating industrialization and intra-regional commerce, thereby boosting financial enlargement in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Commerce Settlement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Fee and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) because the fee and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Financial institution is establishing a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to help international locations successfully taking part within the AfCFTA. On the finish of December 2023, Afreximbank’s complete belongings and contingencies stood at over US$37.3 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$6.1 billion. Afreximbank has funding grade scores assigned by GCR (worldwide scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), Japan Credit score Score Company (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB). Afreximbank has developed into a bunch entity comprising the Financial institution, its affect fund subsidiary referred to as the Fund for Export Growth Africa (FEDA), and its insurance coverage administration subsidiary, AfrexInsure (collectively, “the Group”). The Financial institution is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
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