Track Record

The new age of Aquarius dawns.

In a deal that highlights our partnership approach to client business, RMB has coordinated and jointly advised Aquarius on a complex, multi-jurisdictional funding solution to raise R2.3bn to significantly strengthen the mining company's balance sheet and competitively reposition it to take advantage of opportunities presented by the current market.

For more information, contact Carel Vosloo on +27 11 282-4143

RMB co-arranges US$80 million, export credit-backed, Angola Telecoms deal through Banco de Poupança e Crédito.

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 linking various cities and towns along the coast of Angola.

For more information, contact Ato Gyasi on +27 11 282-1827

RMB drives ahead with South Africa's first listed convertible bond

Highlighting our commitment to innovation, RMB is proud to have structured, arranged and underwritten the first listed convertible bond in South Africa.

the R650m bond, issued by Aquarius Platinum and listed on the main board of the JSE, combines vanilla corporate debt with equity features, allowing bond holders to convert their bonds into ordinary shares of Aquarius Platinum.

For more information, contact Barry Martin on +27 11 282-8118

Richards Bay Minerals marks out its future

RMB acts as merchant bank, debt advisor and structurer for landmark KZN BEE deal and is proud to have assisted Richards Bay Minerals, the biggest mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal, to conclude the largest broad-based BEE transaction to date in the province. This solution incorporates RMB's employee, host communities and investors, as well as facilitating RMB's corporate restructure.

For more information, contact Ernest Kwinda on +27 11 282-4604

RMB lead arranges R1.368-billion bonds for the City

Rand Merchant Bank is proud to assist the City of Johannesburg maintain its status as one of the world's lead cities by lead arranging their most recent bond issuances. The bond funds will be used for service delivery and infrastructure upgrades leading up to the 2010 Soccer World Cup and beyond.

For more information, contact Isabella Monene on +27 11 282-4141

RMB co-advises Government on landmark telecommunications deal

In a deal that highlights our expertise and experience in the telecommunications sector, Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have been co-advisor to Government in the recent transformational deal between Telkom and and Vodafone in respect of their shareholdings in Vodacom.

For more information, contact Sundeep Naran on +27 11 282-1137

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 completx multi-jurisdictional regulatory challenges.

For more information, contact Paul Roelofse on +27 11 282-1274.

Alstom South Africa

In one of South Africa's largest secondary private equity deals, RMB is proud to have advised Alstom South Africa on their recent R5,2-billion private equity transaction with the Actis Consortium.

For more information, contact Paul Roelofse on +27 11 282-1274.

Vodacom BEE initiative

Rand Merchant Bank advised and structured Vodacom's R7,5 billion broad-based BEE initiative. This deal sees the creation of YeboYethu, a public company through which Vodacom employees, black people and groups can become shareholders in South Africa's leading cellular network.

For more information contact Leon von Moltke on +27 11 282-8206.

Eris Property Group

RMB Launches Eris Property Group with a R380-million structured solution. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, RMB is proud to have arranged and structured debt funding, introduced the BEE shareholder consortium (comprising the RMB Properties management team, the Tiso Group and Royal Bafokeng Holdings) and provided equity capital as a strategic partner to the newly formed Eris Property Group.

For more information contact Neels Els on +27 11 282-8176.

South African National Roads Agency Limited

RMB wins 'Infrastructure deal of the year' for Gautrain at the Africa Investor Awards 2007

RMB helps South African National Roads Agency Limited to raise R24-billion for new toll-road infrastructure. RMB is proud to be the joint lead arranger of funding for the Gauteng freeway Improvement Scheme. With an inaugural issue of R2-billion through the debt capital markets, we are helping SANRAL to raise, off its own balance sheet, R24-billion by 2010. This is the first time that SANRAL will have raised capital without the assistance of a government guarantee.

For more information contact Gill Raine on +27 11 282-8124.

Siyathenga BEE transaction

RMB goes shopping with Siyathenga, Meago and Tokoloho. RMB property finance plays an integral role in the Siyathenga BEE transaction. In another successful BEE transaction, RMB property finance is proud to have structured and financed the acquisition of a 15% equity stake in Siyathenga Property Fund by Meago and Tokoloho.

For more details, contact Simon Fifield on +27 11 282-1270.

RMB advises Aquarius Platinum on a R6.3bn share repurchase

In another significant mining industry transaction, RMB is proud to have assisted Aquarius Platinum in streamlining its corporate structure through the repurchase of the shares held by Impala Platinum. RMB provided a holistic solution by advising, structuring, underwriting R2.4bn of debt, and through RMB Morgan Stanley, placing R2.9bn of equity on behalf of Aquarius.

For more information, contact Carel Vosloo on +27 11 282-4143.

RMB gives Imperial and Eqstra exciting new direction

RMB acts as sole adviser and arranger to Imperial/Eqstra in the unbundling and listing of Eqstra.

In continuing its long-term relationship with Imperial Holdings, RMB was appointed to advise Imperial on its corporate restructuring and unbundling of Eqstra. RMB also advised on the listing, the restructure of the BEE transactions and the buy-out of MCC minorities for Eqstra for whom it acted as sole debt advisor and arranger of R6.95bn.

For more information, contact Carel Vosloo on +27 11 282-4143.

Advisors to Ponaholo in the De Beers BEE deal

RMB was the advisor to Ponahalo, a new BEE investment vehicle which acquired a 26% stake worth approximately R3.8 billion in the South African mining operations of diamond giant, De Beers.

For more details, contact James Formby on +27 11 282-8229.

RMB connects Telecom Giants in SA

RMB structures and finances South African leg of the worldwide Nokia Siemens Networks merger

RMB is proud to have arranged and been the provider of preference share funding to facilitate the local merger and enable the sale of 26% in Nokia Siemens Networks RSA (Proprietary) Limited to BEE Holdings (Proprietary) Limited and Africom Telecoms Holdings (Proprietary) Limited

For more information contact Coenie de Villiers on +27 21 658-9396.

BEE reaches new frontiers

Rand Merchant Bank is proud to have worked with Sasol as an adviser, co-debt arranger and transaction sponsor on its ground-breaking R26-billion empowerment deal. With a track record involving most of the country's largest transactions, RMB is a leading BEE authority.

For more information contact James Formby on +2711 282-8229.

RMB pioneers re-investment option in Actis-led Alexander Forbes LBO

Apart from its revolutionary 're-investment' option thinking, RMB is proud to have been able to offer Actis its full suite of financial services for its LBO of Alexander Forbes.

RMB acted as advisor, primary funder and underwriter of the R1,8 billion RIO.

For more information, contact Paul Roelofse on +27 11 282-1274