Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Connecting African Growth with Global Capital Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Connecting African Growth with Global Capital SHARE Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI) required funding to support its operations and refinance maturing debt obligations. In a volatile global environment, accessing international capital markets with a successful outcome demanded both strategic execution and investor confidence. As Bookrunner, Absa played a pivotal role in enabling ETI’s return to the market through a $125 million tap of its existing $400 million 10.125% Senior Notes due 2029 - originally issued in November 2024. The tap was priced at a yield of 9.375%, effectively lowering ETI’s all-in funding costs and strengthening its capital position. This landmark transaction marks the first African financial institution issuance in the international markets following the recent US Liberation Day market disruption. It attracted strong demand from a diverse base of global investors - including banks, development finance institutions, and fund managers across Africa, the UK, Europe, and the US. By leveraging our global fixed income distribution platform, Absa ensured a seamless execution and a robust investor response, reaffirming our ability to bridge African ambition with global capital. This transaction not only supports ETI’s strategic goals but also reflects our continued commitment to unlocking growth, deepening partnerships, and empowering African issuers in global capital markets. Contact Victor Germeshuizen for more information https://www.cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Powering South Africa’s energy transition through scalable infrastructure solutions Absa Corporate and Investment Banking partnered with Mulilo Energy Holdings on the financing of the 77MW / 308MWh Hartebeesfontein Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, acting as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender, Hedge Provider and Agent Bank. Read more DEALS Empowering sustainable growth, one phase at a time. We successfully supported the syndication of a USD700 million facility for the Ivanplats Phase 2 expansion – one of the country’s largest new mining projects in more than a decade. Read more DEALS Expanding trade finance access across African markets Access to trade finance remains a key enabler of growth across Africa. Read more
