– Approximately US$1.2 billion equivalent in recent Asian investments into AFC
– Success exemplifies Asian investors’ interest in Africa’s development
This Facility is AFC’s first Korean-focused instrument. It follows the Corporation’s US$233 million and JPY1 billion dual currency Samurai Term Loan Facility, closed in September 2019, and a US$300 million Loan Facility, through the Export-Import Bank of China. This is in addition to Asian investors’ purchase of 28% and 16% of AFC’s US$500 million and US$650 million Eurobond issuances, respectively, this year. Cumulatively, recent Asian investments (from China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan) into AFC have reached approximately US$1.2 billion equivalent.
The closing of the Kimchi Loan Facility, and all other Asian investments in AFC, exemplifies the Corporation’s success in global investor engagements and is an important step as it builds a broad coalition of investors to diversify its funding sources while also allowing institutions from around the globe to participate in Africa’s development. Proceeds from the Kimchi Term Loan Facility will be used for general corporate purposes in accordance with AFC’s Establishment Agreement and the Charter.
Banji Fehintola, Senior Director & Treasurer of AFC, added: “At AFC, we have always taken a diverse and forward-looking approach to funding. Asia is a very important region for us and the participation of Asian investors in our bond issuances has been growing significantly over time. The Kimchi and Samurai Loan Facilities that we closed this year further exemplify AFC’s wide market access and innovation in mobilising global capital to execute projects and transform the lives of people in Africa. We are very proud of our successes in Asia and we look forward to deepening our partnerships in the region.”
Shinhan Bank London Branch and South Africa’s Nedbank Limited, London Branch acted as Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arrangers, KEB Hana Bank acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, NongHyup Bank was Lead Arranger, and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC was the Agent.
The Facility launched into general syndication 16 September 2019 and the loan agreement was finalised 14 November 2019.
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AFC, an investment grade multilateral finance institution, was established in 2007 with an equity capital base of US$1 billion, to be the catalyst for private sector-led infrastructure investment across Africa. With a current balance sheet of approximately US$5.07 billion,
AFC is the second highest investment grade rated multilateral financial institution in Africa with an A3/P2 (Stable outlook) rating from Moody’s Investors Service. AFC successfully raised US$650 million in 2019, US$500 million in 2017 and US$750 million in 2015 through Eurobond issuances; out of its Board-approved US$3 Billion Global Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme. All Eurobond issues were oversubscribed and attracted investors from Asia, Europe and the USA.
AFC’s investment approach combines specialist industry expertise with a focus on financial and technical advisory, project structuring, project development and risk capital to address Africa’s infrastructure development needs and drive sustainable economic growth. AFC invests in high-quality infrastructure assets that provide essential services in the core infrastructure sectors of power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. To date, the Corporation has invested over US$6.6 billion in projects within 30 countries across Africa.
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