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UBA Capital
UBA Capital’s Activities
UBAC is the investment banking arm of
the UBA Group and provides a full range
of investment banking services with a
scope of operations that covers Nigeria,
the African continent and other global
financial centers.
This range of services has enabled UBAC
to be a one-stop investment banking out-
fit with African market expertise, a cul-
ture of innovation, world class execution
and strong client focus.
UBAC’s mission is to lead in its chosen
markets by using creativity, technology
and knowledge to consistently outper-
form competitors.
African Footprint
UBA Capital’s aim is to be one of Africa’s
leading investment banks. In this re-
gard, UBA Capital seeks to maximize the
benefit of UBA Group’s footprint in over
19 countries (including Nigeria) across
Africa.
Our ability to execute in multiple jurisdic-
tions enables us bring multinational ca-
pabilities with local perspectives.
UBA Capital’s people are the building
blocks of its success. Our entrenched
brand and ideals enable us attract tal-
ent from diverse backgrounds including
bilingual (French) capabilities.
UBA Capital has a dedicated team of
seasoned professionals with cumula-
tive local and international experience
of over 60 years and industry insight.
UBA Capital takes pride in its diligence
and attention to detail in executing all
mandates.
UBA Capital is an integrated, multi dis-
ciplinary investment bank providing
advisory services along the following
business lines:
Project and Infrastructure Finance
UBA Capital over the last four years
has established itself as the leading
project finance advisory team across
different infrastructure sectors includ-
ing power, transportation and Oil &
Gas. The team is currently engaged in
raising over US $6 Billion for various oil
& gas projects in Nigeria.
Debt Capital Markets
UBA Capital has played a pioneering
role in developing the debt capital
markets in Nigeria and led the league
table in the issuance of corporate
bonds in Nigeria for 2010.
In 2010, UBA Capital successfully
raised N37.5billion for Flour Mills via
the issuance of a 5 year bond (i.e.
which attracted a 12% coupon). This
was the largest corporate bond issue
in West Africa.
Corporate Finance and Mergers & Ac-
quisitions
UBA Capital is a recognised leader for
design and execution of major finan-
cial transactions including multi-juris-
diction, cross-border mergers & acqui-
sitions and has a strong track record in
corporate finance having been involved
in several equity capital raising transac-
tions.
UBA Capital was involved in the develop-
ment of the scheme of arrangement for a
universal bank seeking to adopt a finan-
cial services holding company structure.
UBA Capital’s Competitive Strengths
• Ability to develop an innovative
structure that meets the require-
ments of the client;
• Transaction management and coor-
dination of several parties and work
streams towards achieving the cli-
ent’s objective; and
• Understanding local and interna-
tional appetite/preferences in fi-
nancing projects.
• Ability to deliver an integrated ap-
UBA Subsidiary Focus
A Leading Investment Bank