Deals of the Year 2011: Republic of Namibia debut Eurobond

Meanwhile, in Africa, the main story was not just about new funding sources, but also the arrival of new issuers, as investors turned optimistic about the continent’s success. First-time benchmark-sized Eurobonds by African sovereigns became a stamp of approval for these countries’ economic prospects, and will encourage further capital flows.

Republic of Namibia debut Eurobond
Size $500 million
Date October 27 2011
Lead managers Barclays Capital, Absa Capital and Standard Bank
Coupon 5.5%
Tenor 10 years
return to the Middle East & Africa Deals of the Year index

Meanwhile, in Africa, the main story was not just about new funding sources, but also the arrival of new issuers, as investors turned optimistic about the continent’s success. First-time benchmark-sized Eurobonds by African sovereigns became a stamp of approval for these countries’ economic prospects, and will encourage further capital flows.

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