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    • AFC successfully prices its debut US$500M perpetual hybrid bond, advancing transformative infrastructure across Africa
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Successfully Priced its inaugural Hybrid Bond Raising US$500 million for Transformative Infrastructure Projects

Priced at a coupon of 7.50% with no fixed maturity, AFC’s maiden perpetual bond attracted robust demand, peaking at US$1.1 billion in orders, and closed with 1.5 times oversubscription

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully priced a US$500 million perpetual hybrid bond. This landmark transaction, which is AFC’s debut hybrid bond issue, demonstrates AFC’s leadership in accessing global capital markets and financing transformative infrastructure projects across the continent. Priced at a coupon…

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    • African Development Bank (AfDB) approves a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the rollout of innovative "green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa
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African Development Bank to make $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation to catalyse climate action

The investment is projected to contribute to the creation of over 1,600 full-time equivalent jobs by 2031, while also fostering regional integration, and generating clean, reliable energy

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) for the rollout of innovative "green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa. The innovative financial instruments are expected to unlock significant funding for high-impact projects,…

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) receives top honours as Financial Adviser of the Year at the 2024 IJInvestor Awards in London (1)
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) receives top honours as Financial Adviser of the Year at the 2024 IJInvestor Awards

Every year, the IJInvestor Awards celebrates the best fundraising, deployment, and mergers and acquisitions activities within the energy and infrastructure sectors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has received top honours as Financial Adviser of the Year at the 2024 IJInvestor Awards. Held last night at a gala dinner in London, the Corporation received this prestigious award for providing unique financial advisory services to partners on…

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    • AFC secures $300M India-focused loan, expanding global partnerships and driving African infrastructure development
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Secures US$300 Million Loan, Expanding Investor Base with Indian Lenders

This landmark transaction, commemorated in Dubai, underscores AFC's robust standing as an investment-grade rated development financial institution with a unique ability to attract diverse global investors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully closed a US$300 million India-focused syndicated loan, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing strategy to diversify its international investor base. The transaction introduced a new group of lenders from India, further expanding AFC’s global partnerships. This…

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    • AFC and JOI partner to boost Japan-Africa ties, driving transformative projects and Africa’s energy transition (1)
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Japanese Investment in Africa Finds New Support through Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI) Partnership

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with JOI sets out to drive transformative projects that will accelerate Africa’s energy transition and enhance economic sustainability

With a mission to scale investment in Africa, a new collaboration between Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), established by the initiative of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), is set to embark on a series…

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    • The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) have partnered to support ARISE IIP’s US$443 million capital raise, aimed at accelerating industrial transformation across 12 African countries. This collaboration marks a significant step toward boosting Africa’s role in global value chains and driving sustainable economic growth
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Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) power ARISE IIP’s US$443 Million capital raise

ARISE IIP's total equity capital now exceeds US$1 billion, with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) holding a majority stake, followed by Afreximbank’s FEDA and Equitane as key shareholders

ARISE IIP, a leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, has announced a significant capital raise of US$443 million. The funding includes a strategic US$300 million investment from Afreximbank’s development impact investment arm, The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), securing Afreximbank’s FEDA a significant stake in…

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    • AFC returns to the global debt capital markets with an oversubscribed US$500 million Eurobond, underscoring strong investor confidence in Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider
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Africa Finance Corporation Returns to Global Debt Capital Markets with Oversubscribed Five-Year US$500m Eurobond

With an order book exceeding US$1.2 billion, the bond drew high-quality investors seeking exposure to investment-grade issuers like AFC

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced an outstanding return to the global debt capital markets, successfully issuing a US$500 million 144A/Reg S Eurobond. The benchmark five-year Note, issued at par with a coupon of 5.55%, had a negative concession with pricing inside the…

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announces the issuance of an inaugural domestic dollar bond from the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), raising US$900 million
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Leads Nigeria’s Inaugural Domestic Dollar Bond, Raising over US$ 900 million

Proceeds of the bond issue will be invested in critical sectors of the Nigerian economy approved by the President on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the issuance of an inaugural domestic dollar bond from the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), raising US$900 million and marking a significant milestone in the country's economic development. AFC acted as Global Coordinator on the first-of-its-kind issuance…

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Further Diversifies Shareholders with New Equity from Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC's) Rawbank
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Further Diversifies Shareholders with New Equity from Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC's) Rawbank

AFC has mobilised over US$200 million in investments in DRC across its key sectors of natural resources, power, transport, and heavy industries, holding an investment pipeline of over US$850 million in the near- to-medium term

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that it has received a new equity investment from Rawbank, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) leading banking and financial institutions. This equity injection is aligned with AFC’s strategy to mobilize African capital and diversify…

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    • AFC announces the closing of a US$150 million senior loan with Kamoa Copper to support the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) invests in Africa's largest copper complex, driving mineral beneficiation on the continent

Kamoa-Kakula is a world-class, high-grade, low carbon-intensive, underground copper deposit situated on the western edge of the prolific Central African Copperbelt

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is pleased to announce the closing of a US$150 million senior loan with Kamoa Copper to support the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The loan by AFC, who acted both as lender…