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Investment
Country
Status
ACEP Cameroun
Active
ACEP Cameroun
ACEP Cameroun is a microfinance institution specialised in providing affordable funding to microentrepreneurs, predominantly in urban areas. It is affiliated to ACEP Group, a microfinance network with subsidiaries in Madagascar, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Issue Date
Jan-25
Maturity Date
Dec-27
Sector
Issuer
ACEP Cameroun S.A
Group
ACEP Cameroun S.A
Reasons of Investment
The Fund invested in this at it was the first bond issuance by a microfinance institution in the CEMAC region, and the issuance maintained strong SDG alignment.
Status
Active
LCY
XAF
Investment (LCY)
1,902,275,300
Investment (USD)
3,000,000
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
AFBG I
Matured
AFBG I
AFB Ghana provides consumer credit products such as payroll loans, direct loans, and SmartCash loans for informal market traders.
Issue Date
Aug-15
Maturity Date
May-25
Sector
Issuer
AFB Ghana
Group
Letshego Holdings
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support AFB Ghana's bond listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange, that marks an important development for the Ghanaian bond market. ALCB has reinvested additional USD 4.8 million in this tranche.
Status
Matured
LCY
GHS
Investment (LCY)
26,000,000
Investment (USD)
5,870,160
Co-Investment (USD million)
64.61
SDG Contributions
AFBG II
Matured
AFBG II
AFB Ghana provides consumer credit products such as payroll loans, direct loans, and SmartCash loans for informal market traders.
Issue Date
Sep-15
Maturity Date
Sep-18
Sector
Issuer
AFB Ghana
Group
Letshego Holdings
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in the second tranche to support AFB Ghana's bond listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange, that marks an important development for the Ghanaian bond market.
Status
Matured
LCY
GHS
Investment (LCY)
3,000,000
Investment (USD)
783,290
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Advans La Fayette
Active
Advans La Fayette
Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank was established in June 2012 in Ibadan, Nigeria. Originally known as La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited, it opened its first branch in January 2013 and expanded to multiple branches in subsequent years. The bank is focused on providing financial services to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a strong commitment to financial inclusion.
Issue Date
Jun-22
Maturity Date
Dec-25
Sector
Issuer
Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank
Group
Advans La Fayette
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has provided multiple funding support to Advans La Fayette since 2022 and has reinvested in both 2023 and 2024.
Status
Active
LCY
NGN
Investment (LCY)
12,204,959,993
Investment (USD)
15,169,220
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Alios Cote D'Ivoire
Matured
Alios Cote D'Ivoire
Founded in 1956 as Société Africaine de Crédit Automobile, it was renamed Alios Finance Ivory Coast in 2007. It is the first private financial institution in West Africa, primarily based in Abidjan.
Issue Date
Jun-17
Maturity Date
Jun-24
Sector
Issuer
Alios Cote D'Ivoire
Group
Alios
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support a rare non-sovereign bond issuance in the WAMEU region, targeting regional investors with a seven-year maturity at the long-end of the market, diversifying beyond the limited non-commercial bank lenders currently issuing in this space.
Status
Matured
LCY
XOF
Investment (LCY)
1,800,000,000
Investment (USD)
3,080,000
Co-Investment (USD million)
6.92
SDG Contributions
Alios Gabon
Matured
Alios Gabon
Alios Gabon, previously SOGACA (Société Gabonaise de Crédit Automobile), is part of the Alios Finance Group established in Senegal in 1956. It specializes in providing vehicle, equipment, and real estate financing and has a long-standing history in the region's automotive credit market.
Issue Date
Aug-14
Maturity Date
Aug-22
Sector
Issuer
Alios Gabon
Group
Alios
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support AFG in issuing a long-dated local currency bond, contributing to the development of the domestic capital market and enabling the company to access longer-term funding.
Status
Matured
LCY
XAF
Investment (LCY)
1,000,000,000
Investment (USD)
2,045,637
Co-Investment (USD million)
10.95
SDG Contributions
BHS Senegal
Matured
BHS Senegal
BHS Senegal, officially known as the Banque de l'Habitat du Sénégal, was established in 1979 and commenced business in March 1980. It was created by the Senegalese government to specialize in the financing of housing, with a focus on social housing for lower and middle-income earners.
Issue Date
Jul-19
Maturity Date
Jul-24
Sector
Issuer
BHS Senegal
Group
BHS Senegal
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support BHS's first bond issuance, which is structured as the UEMOA region's first diaspora bond.
Status
Matured
LCY
XOF
Investment (LCY)
4,400,000,000
Investment (USD)
7,523,588
Co-Investment (USD million)
31.43
SDG Contributions
Baobab Nigeria
Active
Baobab Nigeria
Baobab Nigeria, established in 2009, is a subsidiary of the Baobab Group, focusing on providing financial services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The company operates 38 branches across 16 states and Abuja, serving over 200,000 customers. Baobab Nigeria offers a range of financial products, including loans, savings accounts, and digital banking services through its MyBaobabApp and Jollof+ Savings App.
Issue Date
Feb-24
Maturity Date
Aug-25
Sector
Issuer
Baobab Nigeria
Group
Baobab Group
Reasons of Investment
Status
Active
LCY
NGN
Investment (LCY)
4,344,877,999
Investment (USD)
2,718,829
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Baobab Senegal I
Matured
Baobab Senegal I
Baobab Senegal was founded in 2005 as Microcred with support from Positive Planet and other investors. Baobab Senegal provides financial services including microloans, savings accounts, and insurance products tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as innovative mobile banking solutions to promote financial inclusion.
Issue Date
Sep-16
Maturity Date
Sep-23
Sector
Issuer
Baobab Senegal
Group
Baobab Group
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support MicroCred Senegal's pioneering bond issuance, marking the first by a conventional microfinance institution in Senegal and within the MicroCred Group, thus contributing to the development of the nascent corporate bond market in Francophone West Africa.
Status
Matured
LCY
XOF
Investment (LCY)
1,750,000,000
Investment (USD)
3,129,398
Co-Investment (USD million)
18.17
SDG Contributions
Baobab Senegal II
Active
Baobab Senegal II
Baobab Senegal was founded in 2005 as Microcred with support from Positive Planet and other investors. Baobab Senegal provides financial services including microloans, savings accounts, and insurance products tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as innovative mobile banking solutions to promote financial inclusion.
Issue Date
Jun-19
Maturity Date
Jun-26
Sector
Issuer
Baobab Senegal
Group
Baobab Group
Reasons of Investment
ALCB hasreinvested in this transaction to support MicroCred Senegal's bond issuance thus contributing to the development of the nascent corporate bond market in Francophone West Africa.
Status
Active
LCY
XOF
Investment (LCY)
1,750,000,000
Investment (USD)
3,010,277
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Baobab Senegal III
Active
Baobab Senegal III
Baobab Senegal was founded in 2005 as Microcred with support from Positive Planet and other investors. Baobab Senegal provides financial services including microloans, savings accounts, and insurance products tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as innovative mobile banking solutions to promote financial inclusion.
Issue Date
Oct-24
Maturity Date
Oct-29
Sector
Issuer
Baobab Senegal
Group
Baobab Group
Reasons of Investment
The participation of ALBCF in Baobab Senegal's pioneering Sustainability Bond issuance, the first of its kind by a microfinance institution in the UEMOA region, will enrich the landscape of thematic bonds as they continue to develop in the area.
Status
Active
LCY
XOF
Investment (LCY)
10,500,000,000
Investment (USD)
17,596,883
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
BaySec SA
Matured
BaySec SA
BaySec SA operates by providing unsecured credit through a securitization vehicle under Bayport, targeting individual borrowers and supporting financial inclusion.
Issue Date
Sep-18
Maturity Date
Sep-23
Sector
Issuer
BaySec SA
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support an innovative securitization structure in South Africa's microfinance space, working to improve market transparency by assisting the issuer in listing its Class B (Mezz) notes on the JSE and obtaining an S&P rating, while also widening investor acceptability and appetite for the program.
Status
Matured
LCY
ZAR
Investment (LCY)
70,000,000
Investment (USD)
4,952,526
Co-Investment (USD million)
81.24
SDG Contributions
Bayport Botswana I
Matured
Bayport Botswana I
Bayport Botswana began operations in May 2010, established through a partnership between Bayport and various Botswana stakeholders. The company operates 14 branches across the country, serving over 14,000 customers. Bayport Botswana offers a range of financial products, including various loan options and credit life cover, and has been recognized for its commitment to responsible lending practices and client protection.
Issue Date
Nov-13
Maturity Date
Dec-2023
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Botswana
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
The investment aligns with ALBF's softer objectives by supporting early-stage market development and helping issuers match their assets/revenues with liabilities (both in terms of currency and tenor). The ALCB fund has reinvested USD 2.8 million in 2016.
Status
Matured
LCY
BWP
Investment (LCY)
60,500,000
Investment (USD)
6,349,668
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Bayport Botswana II
Matured
Bayport Botswana II
Bayport Botswana began operations in May 2010, established through a partnership between Bayport and various Botswana stakeholders. The company operates 14 branches across the country, serving over 14,000 customers. Bayport Botswana offers a range of financial products, including various loan options and credit life cover, and has been recognized for its commitment to responsible lending practices and client protection.
Issue Date
May-15
Maturity Date
May-20
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Botswana
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
The reinvestment aligns with ALBF's softer objectives by supporting early-stage market development and helping issuers match their assets/revenues with liabilities (both in terms of currency and tenor).
Status
Matured
LCY
BWP
Investment (LCY)
20,000,000
Investment (USD)
2,024,000
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Bayport Ghana (3yr)
Matured
Bayport Ghana (3yr)
Bayport Savings and Loans was established in 2003, initially as Ghana Financial Services with a single branch in Obuasi. It has rapidly expanded and is recognized as one of the largest savings and loans companies in Ghana, boasting around 180,153 active borrowers.
Issue Date
Dec-15
Maturity Date
Dec-18
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Ghana
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support Bayport Ghana Ltd's debut issuance in the Ghanaian Capital Market, featuring a long-end 3-year tenor to be listed on the Ghanaian Alternative Exchange (GAX) with both floating and fixed rates.
Status
Matured
LCY
GHS
Investment (LCY)
8,000,000
Investment (USD)
2,091,503
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Bayport Ghana (5yr)
Matured
Bayport Ghana (5yr)
Bayport Savings and Loans was established in 2003, initially as Ghana Financial Services with a single branch in Obuasi. It has rapidly expanded and is recognized as one of the largest savings and loans companies in Ghana, boasting around 180,153 active borrowers.
Issue Date
May-16
Maturity Date
May-21
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Ghana
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support Bayport Ghana Ltd's issuance of 5 years.
Status
Matured
LCY
GHS
Investment (LCY)
8,000,000
Investment (USD)
2,088,773
Co-Investment (USD million)
43.86
SDG Contributions
Bayport Mozambique I
Matured
Bayport Mozambique I
Bayport Mozambique was incorporated in 2012 under a shareholders agreement between Bayport Management Ltd and Whatana Investments. Bayport Management Ltd started operations in 2002 and has since expanded to various countries, becoming a leader in at-source credit extension.
Issue Date
Aug-18
Maturity Date
Aug-21
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Mozambique
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support what is expected to be the largest private company bond issuance in Mozambique's history, aiming to revitalize the country's small capital market and restore investor confidence following the 2016 crisis.
Status
Matured
LCY
MZN
Investment (LCY)
180,000,000
Investment (USD)
3,101,844
Co-Investment (USD million)
18.58
SDG Contributions
Bayport Mozambique II
Matured
Bayport Mozambique II
Bayport Mozambique was incorporated in 2012 under a shareholders agreement between Bayport Management Ltd and Whatana Investments. Bayport Management Ltd started operations in 2002 and has since expanded to various countries, becoming a leader in at-source credit extension.
Issue Date
Oct-19
Maturity Date
Oct-24
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Mozambique
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has reinvested in this Bayport Mozambique to support the issuer and to revitalize the country's small capital market and restore investor confidence following the 2016 crisis.
Status
Matured
LCY
MZN
Investment (LCY)
130,000,000
Investment (USD)
2,087,012
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
Bayport Mozambique III
Active
Bayport Mozambique III
Bayport Mozambique was incorporated in 2012 under a shareholders agreement between Bayport Management Ltd and Whatana Investments. Bayport Management Ltd started operations in 2002 and has since expanded to various countries, becoming a leader in at-source credit extension.
Issue Date
May-23
Maturity Date
May-26
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Mozambique
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
Since the COVID-19 pandemic an, it’s been challenging for companies to raise funding through domestic capital markets and from international investors in Mozambique. ALCB Fund’s participation ensures the success of one of the first sizeable bond issuances since 2019/20.
Status
Active
LCY
MZN
Investment (LCY)
200,000,000
Investment (USD)
3,130,870
Co-Investment (USD million)
15.09
SDG Contributions
Bayport Zambia I
Matured
Bayport Zambia I
Bayport Zambia was founded in 2002 and is the first operation of Bayport Management Ltd. It is regulated by the Bank of Zambia and has established a network of branches across the country. Bayport Zambia's main activities include providing various loan products, savings accounts, insurance services, and a local money transfer service called Kwachamover. They primarily serve government employees and other salaried individuals in Zambia.
Issue Date
Apr-14
Maturity Date
Apr-18
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Zambia
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support Bayport Zambia's Kwacha bond issuance, contributing to the diversification of Zambia's local capital market beyond government securities, which have dominated in recent years.
Status
Matured
LCY
ZMW
Investment (LCY)
20,000,000
Investment (USD)
3,215,279
Co-Investment (USD million)
28.94
SDG Contributions
Bayport Zambia II
Active
Bayport Zambia II
Bayport Zambia was founded in 2002 and is the first operation of Bayport Management Ltd. It is regulated by the Bank of Zambia and has established a network of branches across the country. Bayport Zambia's main activities include providing various loan products, savings accounts, insurance services, and a local money transfer service called Kwachamover. They primarily serve government employees and other salaried individuals in Zambia.
Issue Date
May-23
Maturity Date
May-26
Sector
Issuer
Bayport Zambia
Group
Bayport
Reasons of Investment
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and Zambia default on international debt in 2020, it’s been challenging for companies to raise funding through domestic capital markets and from international investors. ALCB Fund’s participation ensures the success of one of the first sizeable bond issuances since 2019/20.
Status
Active
LCY
ZMW
Investment (LCY)
93,700,000
Investment (USD)
3,526,481
Co-Investment (USD million)
10.36
SDG Contributions
CBAO
Active
CBAO
Established in 1989, CBAO is a private retail and commercial bank headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. It was acquired by Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank in 2007.
Issue Date
Dec-22
Maturity Date
Dec-29
Sector
Issuer
CBAO Groupe Attijariwafa Bank
Group
CBAO Groupe Attijariwafa Bank
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support CBAO's fourth bond issuance, focusing on subordinated debt, which remains an uncommon asset class in UEMOA debt capital markets, while helping to ensure successful book-building and providing confidence to local investors during a period of rising economic uncertainty.
Status
Active
LCY
XOF
Investment (LCY)
5,000,000,000
Investment (USD)
8,047,212
Co-Investment (USD million)
16
SDG Contributions
CEC Renewables Limited
Active
CEC Renewables Limited
CEC Renewables Limited, a subsidiary of Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Plc, was established in October 2022 in Zambia. The company focuses on renewable energy generation, operating two solar plants: the 34 MW Riverside Solar Plant and the 60 MW Itimpi Solar Plant. CEC Renewables aims to generate 300 MW of renewable energy within 5 years and successfully issued Zambia's first Green Bond in December 2023.
Issue Date
Dec-23
Maturity Date
Dec-38
Sector
Issuer
CEC Renewables Limited
Group
Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support Zambia's first bond issuance financing a renewable energy project and its first Green Bond following new incentives, aiming to pave the way for similar thematic bond issuances in the sector, country, and region.
Status
Active
LCY
USD
Investment (LCY)
8,028,000
Investment (USD)
8,028,000
Co-Investment (USD million)
53.54
SDG Contributions
CEC Renewables Limited_II
Active
CEC Renewables Limited_II
CEC-R, a subsidiary of Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC, is a Zambian renewable energy company with existing operation, construction, and development solar projects.
Issue Date
Dec-24
Maturity Date
Dec-39
Sector
Issuer
CEC Renewables Limited
Group
Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC
Reasons of Investment
The Fund reinvested in this company because the second issuance provided regional and local investors the opportunity to invest in an asset class alongside DFIs.
Status
Active
LCY
USD
Investment (LCY)
8,000,000
Investment (USD)
8,000,000
Co-Investment (USD million)
SDG Contributions
CRDB Tanzania
Active
CRDB Tanzania
CRDB Bank PLC was established in 1996 and has grown to become the leading banking institution in Tanzania in terms of assets, loans & advances, and customer deposits. T
Issue Date
Oct-23
Maturity Date
Oct-28
Sector
Issuer
CRDB Bank PLC
Group
CRDB Bank PLC
Reasons of Investment
ALCB has invested in this transaction to support CRDB's debut capital market issuance, which will be Tanzania's first green bond, contributing to the diversification of the country's limited corporate bond market and promoting sustainable finance.