The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) and Mota-Engil Africa announced the signing of a USD 150 million syndicated facility to finance transport, mining and health projects in TDB Member States in East Africa and West Africa.
The 5-year facility, for which TDB acted as the sole Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), will enhance Mota-Engil Africa’s operational capabilities through capital expenditure and working capital, and serve to finance an airport, a gold mine, as well as a cutting-edge mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility.
The innovative structure of the deal, replicable framework, and solid bankability is a suitable model to replicate for multi-country project finance in Africa. It supports the development of critical infrastructure projects while fostering local economic development and resilience, including the sourcing of materials locally, including steel and cement.
“We are pleased to extend this financing to Mota-Engil Africa which TDB Group has been financing since 2020 as part of a group of lenders” said Michael Awori, Trade and Development Banking SBU Chief Executive. The financing will support mining value chain development, various job creation and forex generation, while the vaccine factory will bolster African biotech capabilities, and the airport will enhance regional connectivity, tourism and trade.
Pedro Sá, Mota-Engil Africa CFO said:
“Mota-Engil Africa has been present on the continent for 79 years, delivering tier-1, sustainable, and transformative solutions to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap. Our partnership with the Trade and Development Bank, initiated in 2020 and reinforced in 2024, strengthens our ability to deliver key projects in transportation, mining, and healthcare—mobilising the necessary funding to drive Africa’s development.”
La Banque de Commerce et de Développement (TDB Group) et Mota-Engil Africa ont signé un financement syndiqué de 150 millions USD pour des projets de transport, minier et de santé en Afrique de l’Est et de l’Ouest (États membres de la TDB).
La facilité de 5 ans, arrangée par TDB, soutiendra les opérations de Mota-Engil Africa (dépenses d’investissement et fonds de roulement) et financera un aéroport, une mine d’or et une usine de vaccins ARNm.
Ce modèle de financement innovant favorise le développement d’infrastructures essentielles, la croissance économique locale et la résilience, notamment par l’approvisionnement local en matériaux. Michael Awori (TDB) souligne le soutien au développement de la chaîne de valeur minière, à la création d’emplois, à la génération de devises, au renforcement des capacités biotechnologiques africaines et à l’amélioration de la connectivité régionale.
Pedro Sá (Mota-Engil Africa) met en avant la présence de 79 ans de son entreprise en Afrique et le renforcement de leur capacité à réaliser des projets clés grâce à ce partenariat avec TDB.
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