Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Leading the Expansion of Africa’s Capital Markets Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Leading the Expansion of Africa’s Capital Markets SHARE We are pleased to have acted as Lead Transaction Advisor for Emtel Limited on their Initial Public Offering and subsequent listing on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Emtel is one of the leading Information and Communications Technology providers in Mauritius and has over the last 35 years pioneered innovative technology solutions in Mauritius and the islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. Emtel offers a comprehensive range of ICT solutions suited for individual consumers, homes and business users. As one of the leading corporate citizens in Mauritius, Emtel’s business and operations are underpinned by a comprehensive sustainability framework premised on 3 pillars: environmental preservation, social inclusion and human capital. Through these pillars, Emtel continues to execute its commitment to a cleaner, more inclusive and equitable society in Mauritius and the surrounding islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. Through this IPO, Emtel will become the first telecommunications operator in Mauritius to be listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. The listing will broaden the company’s shareholder base and enhance its corporate governance and reporting framework thus enabling it to be more integrated into the economy of Mauritius and the surrounding islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. As Lead Transaction Advisor, we are proud to have played a significant role in this IPO, having leveraged our Pan-African footprint to offer Emtel best-in-class transaction execution and advice. Our Pan-African focused Equity Capital Markets team is experienced in developing African Capital Markets and delivering landmark African IPOs, which include Vodacom Tanzania, Airtel Uganda and Airtel Africa. We are proud to have supported this transaction, which is part of our story of enabling the growth of Africa’s Capital Markets. Contact Lizelle Bouwer for more information https://www.cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Clean Power. Multiplied. Accelerating solar infrastructure with R2.1 billion for a resilient, diversified energy market. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has jointly arranged and financed Anthem’s 475 MW Notsi Solar PV Project, a landmark solar development led by Anthem - a leading independent power producer in South Africa. The total cost for the Notsi Solar PV Project was circa R8.7 billion Read more DEALS Strengthening sustainable mining success Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has supported Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd in advancing its next phase of growth through a multi-currency Platinum Group Metals (PGM) offtake-based Prepayment Facility. Read more DEALS At the forefront of scaling energy progress Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the R3.4 billion financing of Mulilo Energy Holdings’ 219MW Orkney solar PV project. Read more
