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The project consists of a 6-year ZAR600 million ($47.67 million) senior loan to Business Partners Limited (“BPL”). The IFC loan forms part of the SME Push Program and will strengthen BPL’s long-term funding position and support the expansion of its lending operations to underserved SMEs in South Africa.
The proposed investment consists of a 6-year senior loan of up to ZAR600 million (~US$48 million equivalent). The funding will be used exclusively for expanding BPL’s lending operations to SMEs, with a particular focus on women-owned SMEs.
Business Partners Limited has a diversified shareholding composed of a mix of entities including government, local commercial banks, insurance companies, other corporate bodies and individuals. The principal shareholder is Eikenlust (pty) Limited, a subsidiary of Remgro Ltd, with a 42.8% stake.
Business Partners Ltd.
Mark Paper
Chief Operating Officer
+27 0117136600
mpaper@businesspartners.co.za
37 West Street Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa
www.businesspartners.co.za
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