R3.5-Billion in just one week– now that's Ayoba

RMB arranges R1.5-billion of commercial paper and R2-billion of corporate bonds for MTN – in one week.

Rand Merchant Bank, as co-lead arranger, is proud to have successfully initiated South Africa's largest corporate issuance in recent times. The issuances provide MTN with funding from 3 months to 7 years.

Contact Barry Martin on +27 11 282-8118 or e-mail barry.martin@rmb.co.za

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Getting to the very fibre of ICT

RMB provides advisory, structuring and funding solutions for clients in the information and communications technology (ICT) value chain across Africa.

Instant access to information is a key enabler of any successful modern business. RMB has a deep understanding of the multi-faceted information and communication technology industry. We are proud to have advised, structured and arranged funding for leading industry players in over 10 African countries.

Contact Keith Webb on +27 11 282-1443 or email kieth.webb@rmb.co.za

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The new age of Aquarius dawns

RMB’s multifaceted R2.3bn funding deal for Aquarius Platinum wins The Banker Award for Restructuring Deal of the Year in Africa.

Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have won The Banker Award for Restructuring Deal of the Year in Africa. The Aquarius Platinum deal highlights our partnership approach to client business. RMB coordinated and jointly advised Aquarius on a complex, multi-jurisdictional funding solution to raise R2.3bn which significantly strengthened the mining company’s balance sheet and competitively repositioned it to take advantage of opportunities presented by the market. 

Contact Carel Vosloo on +27 11 282-4143 or e-mail carel.vosloo@rmb.co.za.

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Shareholders give Anglo Platinum the rights sign

RMB advises Anglo Platinum on its R12.5-billion offer

In a deal that strengthens its long-standing relationship with Anglo Platinum, Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have
advised the company on its recent substantially over-subscribed rights offer. Underwritten by Anglo Platinum’s parent company, Anglo American, the rights offer has rebalanced the company’s capital structure allowing it to focus on optimising value from its premium portfolio of assets.

Contact Carel Vosloo on +27 11 282-4142 or e-mail carel.vosloo@rmb.co.za.

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RMB accommodates Wits with 22-year loan

RMB partners with the University of the Witwatersrand in a R430-million deal to increase student residence capacity.

The University of the Witwatersrand has signed at R430-milllion loan agreement with Rand Merchant Bank to fund post-graduate student accommodation over a 22-year period. The student lifestyle centre, situated in Parktown, will help to alleviate accommodation pressures in the area, assist the city of Johannesburg’s urban renewal programme and support the government’s goals for higher education.

Contact Simon Fifield on +27 11 282-1270 or simon.fifield@rmb.co.za

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African Bank and RMB develop a powerful bond

RMB mandated lead arranger for unique 3-instrument bond issuance for African Bank.

Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have been selected by African Bank as their arranger for the recent R1.75-billion multi-instrument bond issuance. For the first time, three type of bonds – fixed, floating and inflation-linked, were placed in a single auction for African Bank. The combined power of African Bank’s strength in the capital markets and RMB’s extensive investor reach was demonstrated in the issuance being significantly oversubscribed.

Contact Barry Martin on +27 11 282-8118 or barry.martin@rmb.co.za.

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Wilderness takes on the concrete jungle

RMB acts as advisor, book runner and sponsor for Wilderness Safaris’ restructuring and dual listings.

Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have helped Wilderness Safaris continue its growth as a sustainable conservation and ecotourism business, by restructuring the Group and listing it on both the Botswana Stock Exchange and the JSE Africa Board – a market first. These listings will enable Wilderness Safaris to continue its philosophy of developing profitable, sustainable conservation economies.

Contact Barry Martin on +27 11 282-8118 or barry.martin@rmb.co.za.

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