BEEcome a Landlord

RMB helps to transform the South African property market.

RMB property finance is at the forefront of the Department of Public Works’ strategic focus to fast-track property transformation in South Africa by making it easier for BEE–accredited companies to acquire, refurbish or develop properties for use by government departments.  The RMB property finance team’s ability to innovatively structure
deals to meet these objectives, makes them leaders in this field.  RMB has concluded over R1-billion worth of property transformation deals in 2009.

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

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A prescription for Adcock Ingram’s long-term health

RMB’s innovative thinking helps Adcock Ingram with landmark R1.3-billion broad-based deal.

In a deal that makes Adcock Ingram’s commitment to transformation at ownership level, Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have advised one of South Africa’s leading healthcare companies on an innovatively structured, landmark BEE transaction that sees formerly disadvantaged employees, as well as broad-based black investors acquiring shares in the company.

Contact Craig Forbes on +27 11 282-1156 or Email craig.forges@rmb.co.za

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RMB Westport breaks new ground in Lagos

RMB Westport to develop and invest in Nigeria’s largest shopping mall.

In a deal which sees RMB Westport partnering with Actis and Paragon, a Nigerian investment company, we were able to reach our first development and investment milestone and commence construction of the 25 000m2 Alausa Shopping Mall in Lagos. This development, which is Lagos’s largest, called on Westport’s African development expertise and RMB’s structuring and financing capabilities to break new ground.

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

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We’ll think you to where you want to be

Gautrain – RMB’s 10th major PPP

Rand Merchant Bank is the leading player in PPP and infrastructure finance in SA, having partnered 10 out of the 13 major PPP projects undertaken in South Africa to date.  We believe that ‘partnership through ownership’, and not merely through finance, transforms our business relationship from investment banker to investment partner.

For more details contact Werner van Oudenhove on +27 11 282-8322 or Email werner.vanoudenhove@rmb.co.za

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RMB welcomes the Department of International Relations and Cooperation home

RMB is proud to arrange and fund the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s new head office

In another significant PPP arranged by RMB, we are proud to have partnered the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and Imbumba Aganang.  RMB acted as sole lead arranger and underwriter of the debt funding in a project that will see the Department bring all its employees together in one ‘home’ for the first time.

Contact Cindy Govender on +27 11 282-4665 or Email cindy.govender@rmb.co.za

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RMB helps launch international bestseller

RMB advises Remgro and Richemont on R180-billion international restructure

In a complicated restructure that sees the creation of Reinet Investments, the listing of BAT in South Africa and the unlocking of shareholder value, Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have assisted both Remgro and Richemont through complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory challenges. For more information contact Paul Roelofse on +27 11 282-1274 or
Email paul.roelofse@rmb.co.za.

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RMB funds cornerstone Idwala acquisition

RMB co-arranges and funds Idwala deal

In these challenging market conditions, Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have acted as co-arranger and funder of substantial senior and mezzanine debt for the recent buy-out of Idwala, a leading supplier of lime, carbonates and industrial minerals.

Contact Yoza Jekwa on +27 11 282-1288 or Email yoza.jekwa@rmb.co.za

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RMB arranges funding for the Angolan domestic submarine cable system

Global Trade Review – Best Deals of 2008 Award

RMB co-arranges US$80-million, export credit-backed Angola Telecoms deal through Banco de Poupanca e Credito

In another deal that underlines our expertise in the field of telecommunications and our ability to structure complex solutions outside the borders of South Africa, Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have co-arranged and provided funding for a submarine fibre-optic telecoms cable lining various cities and towns along the coast of Angola.

For more information visit www.rmb.co.za or Email rmbafrica@rmb.co.za

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N3 – a toll of two cities

Euromoney Africa Refinancing Deal of the Year 2008

RMB acts as sole lead arranger in R750-million preference share facility for N3 toll road

After a 9-year business relationship with the N3 Toll Concession company, Rand Merchant Bank has arranged a highly innovative R750-million preference share facility, proving yet again that ‘Partnership’ is the most important word in Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Contact Werner van Oudenhove on +27 11 282-8121 or Email werner.vanoudenhove@rmb.co.za

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