African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully closed its second Samurai bond transaction, securing a total of JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) through Regular and Retail Samurai Bonds offerings.
- •On 18 November, Afreximbank priced a JPY 45.8 billion 3-year tranche in the Regular Samurai market.
- •The tranche attracted strong participation from asset managers (22.3%), life insurers (15.3%), regional corporates, and high-net-worth investors (39.7%).
- •Afreximbank priced its second Retail Samurai bond on 18 November, a JPY 36.0 billion 3-year tranche—more than double the inaugural JPY 14.1 billion Retail Samurai issuance completed in November 2024.
"The strong demand, both in the Regular and Retail offerings, demonstrates sustained confidence in Afreximbank’s credit and mandate. We remain committed to deepening our engagement in the Samurai market through regular investor activities and continued collaboration with our Japanese partners,” Chandi Mwenebungu, Afreximbank’s Managing Director, Treasury & Markets and Group Treasurer.
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. acted as Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner for both the Regular and Retail Samurai transactions.
