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Sub Saharan Africa Mergers and Acquisition Transactions Totalled US$ 25.7 Billion in 2020

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Sub Saharan Africa Mergers and Acquisition Transactions Totalled US$ 25.7 Billion in 2020

South Africa – Refinitiv today released the 2020 investment banking analysis for the Sub-Saharan African. According to the report, an estimated US$523.7 million worth of investment banking fees were earned in Sub-Saharan Africa during 2020, down 15% from 2019 and the lowest annual total in six years.

Fee declines were recorded across M&A advisory, debt capital markets underwriting, and syndicated lending.  Advisory fees earned from completed M&A transactions generated US$108.3 million, down 55% year-on-year to the lowest level since 2013.  Debt capital markets underwriting fees declined 13% to US$64.9 million, a four-year low, while syndicated lending fees fell 3% to US$263.0 million. Equity capital markets underwriting fees totalled US$87.5 million, almost three-times the value recorded during 2019.

Fees generated in the energy & power sector account for 26% of total investment banking fees earned in the region during 2020, up from 10% during the same period last year, while the financial and technology sectors account for 17% and 13% respectively.  South Africa generated the most fees in the region, a total of US$279.9 million accounting for 53%, followed by Mozambique with 14%. Boosted by lending fees, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group earned the most investment banking fees in the region during 2020, a total of US$57.3 million or an 11% share of the total fee pool.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

The value of announced M&A transactions with any Sub-Saharan African involvement reached US$25.7 billion during 2020, 62% less than the value recorded during 2019 when Naspers’ US$35.9 billion internet assets spin-off boosted merger activity to an all-time high.  The value of deals recorded during 2020 is the lowest annually since 2012.  The number of deals declined 5% from last year to a seven-year low.

The value of deals with a Sub-Saharan African target declined 39% to a sixteen-year low of US$12.5 billion as domestic M&A within the region declined 44% from last year and the combined value of inbound deals reached just US$7.1 billion, the lowest annual total since 2009.

Chemicals company Sasol agreed to sell a US$2.0 billion stake in LyondellBasell in October, the largest deal in the region during 2020.  Boosted by this deal, materials was the most active sector for deal making during 2020, accounting for 23% of Sub-Saharan African target M&A activity, followed by energy & power (19%) and technology (17%).  South Africa was the most targeted nation, followed by Uganda. Outbound M&A reached a three-year high of US$6.0 billion during 2020, 13% more than the value recorded during 2019.  The value was boosted by Angolan state-owned Sonangol’s purchase of PT Ventures from Africatel Holdings for US$1.0 billion and Templar Investments’ US$1.0 billion offer for Jindal Steel’s Oman unit. With advisory work on twenty deals worth a combined U$4.4 billion, JP Morgan holds to the top spot in the financial advisor ranking for deals with any Sub-Saharan African involvement during 2020.

EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS

Sub-Saharan African equity and equity-related issuance reached US$2.5 billion during 2020, 54% more than the value recorded during the previous year, but lower than every other annual total since 2005.  The number of deals recorded increased 19% from 2019 but was lower than any other yearly tally since 2012.  One initial public offering was recorded during 2020, compared to three in 2019.  Malawian telecoms company, Airtel Malawi, raised US$28.7 million on the Malawi Stock Exchange in February. JP Morgan took first place in the Sub-Saharan African ECM underwriting league table during 2020.

DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS

The African Development Bank raised $3 billion in a “Fight Covid-19” social bond at the end of March to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Coronavirus pandemic will have on livelihoods and economies in the region.  With this deal, and Ghana’s US$3 billion Eurobond in February, Sub-Saharan African debt issuance totalled US$8.9 billion during the first quarter of 2020, the second-highest first quarter DCM total in the region of all-time.  Only US$1.9 billion was raised during the second quarter, the lowest quarterly total in eight years, followed by US$4.0 billion during the third quarter.  Prosus raised US$2.2 billion in December, boosting fourth quarter bond issuance in the region to US$4.3 billion.  The total proceeds raised during 2020 is US$19.0 billion, down 30% from last year and a four-year low.

Deutsche Bank took the top spot in the Sub-Saharan African bond underwriter ranking during 2020 with US$2.6 billion of related proceeds, or a 13% market share.

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Flour Mills Receives Regulatory Approval for Minority Shareholder Buyout

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The Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has perfected plans to buy out minority shareholders to focus on strengthening its position as the future of African food businesses.

Boye Olusanya, the group managing director, stated that the company has received approval from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed with the purchase.

FMN disclosed on Tuesday that the buyout would be executed through a scheme of arrangement, supervised by relevant regulatory bodies.

According to Olusanya, this move aligns with FMN’s goal to become the leading Pan-African food business, improving its ability to innovate and grow, while focusing on long-term value for stakeholders.

He said the buyout would enhance FMN’s operational efficiency and decision-making agility.

The company plans to apply to the Federal High Court for approval to convene a shareholders’ meeting, where the resolution to buy out minority shareholders will be discussed.

Olusanya said the resolution would pass if at least 75% of shareholders, either in person or by proxy, approve it at the Court-Ordered Meeting (COM). FMN’s board has already recommended the offer to shareholders, citing the buyout’s potential advantages for innovation and sustainable growth.

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FBN Holdings Clarifies Merchant Banking Divestment, Retains Other Subsidiaries

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FBN Holdings has sought to clarify the recent divestment from its Merchant Banking business.

According to the lender, all its businesses and entities apart from the Merchant Banking business are not included in the divestment deal.

It said, “We wish to clarify that all other entities and businesses listed below are not included in the divestment, and they remain subsidiaries of FBNH and are well integrated into the Group’s strategic focus.”

The subsidiaries are FBNQuest Capital Limited, FBNQuest Asset Management Limited, FBNQuest Trustees Limited, FBNQuest Funds Limited, and FBNQuest Securities Limited.

“We reiterate that the divestment pertains solely to FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, with no impact on the continued operations or strategic positioning of our other subsidiaries within the Group,” the bank stated in a release signed by Adewale L.O. Arogundade, Acting Company Secretary.

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Aradel Energy Seals $16M Acquisition of Olo and Olo West Marginal Fields

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Aradel Holdings Plc, an indigenous energy company, has announced the successful acquisition of a 100 percent interest in the Olo and Olo West marginal fields, located in the Eastern Niger Delta, through its subsidiary, Aradel Energy Limited.

The deal, which was completed in collaboration with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is valued at $16 million, with an additional $3.5 million in deferred and conditional payments.

The Olo and Olo West Fields were formerly part of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 58, and the acquisition marks a significant milestone in Aradel’s strategic plan for growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The deal is a major step towards enhancing energy security and bolstering Aradel’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions that drive economic development.

In a statement on Thursday, Aradel confirmed that the necessary regulatory processes are underway for the issuance of the Petroleum Mining Lease (for Olo) and the Petroleum Prospecting License (for Olo West).

This will follow the payment of relevant ministerial consent fees and the completion of the field development plans within designated timelines.

Aradel’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Adegbite Falade, expressed enthusiasm over the acquisition, emphasizing its importance in advancing the company’s vision of promoting energy security in Nigeria.

“The addition of Olo and Olo West marginal fields to Aradel’s portfolio is a significant inorganic growth milestone in furtherance of our long-term strategy to provide sustainable energy solutions that support economic growth,” Falade said.

Falade also praised the collaboration between the Ministers of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for their support throughout the acquisition process.

He acknowledged the role of NNPC and TotalEnergies in facilitating the deal, highlighting their commitment to boosting Nigeria’s oil and gas production from marginal fields.

Marginal fields are oil or gas fields that have been discovered but left unattended for a decade or more.

Their development is seen as a crucial opportunity for indigenous companies like Aradel to step in and maximize Nigeria’s untapped energy resources.

Olo and Olo West, located 80 kilometers northwest of Port Harcourt, hold considerable potential for increasing Nigeria’s oil output.

Falade noted that the acquisition aligns with Aradel’s ambition to pursue both organic and inorganic growth in the energy sector.

He reiterated that Aradel is dedicated to expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s energy industry, and this transaction reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to achieve that goal.

The acquisition is particularly significant in light of Nigeria’s ongoing push for self-sufficiency in energy production.

The government has encouraged private sector investments in marginal fields as part of its broader efforts to increase the country’s oil and gas output, reduce reliance on imports, and create job opportunities for Nigerians.

Aradel’s acquisition of the Olo and Olo West fields underscores the company’s resolve to be a key player in the country’s energy future.

As the fields move towards development and production, Aradel will be playing a critical role in advancing Nigeria’s energy sector and contributing to the nation’s overall economic stability.

The energy firm has built a reputation for its innovative and responsible approach to energy production, and the Olo and Olo West acquisition is expected to further cement Aradel’s standing in the industry.

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