Libreville, Gabon – January 13, 2021

This transaction, initiated in 2013 for an amount of CFA francs 68.316 billion over a seven-year period, was aimed at supporting the continued development of the BGFIBank Group and strengthening the equity base of its subsidiaries.

The transaction was successfully completed on January 13, 2021, with the repayment of the principal amount of CFA francs 68.316 billion and the payment of the final six-month interest installment amounting to CFA francs 1.7079 billion. It attracted the participation of numerous investors from CEMAC countries (Gabon, Congo, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea), representing a wide range of profiles, including institutional investors (banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, commercial companies) as well as individual investors.

BGFI Holding Corporation extends its sincere thanks to all investors for their confidence and their contribution to the success of this bond issue.

About the BGFIBank Group

At the start of 2021, the BGFIBank Group launched its new corporate plan, “Dynamique 2025.” The Group is an international, multi-business financial group combining financial strength, a sustainable growth strategy and strong risk management, with the ambition of becoming the reference bank in its markets in terms of service quality.

The Group supports individual, corporate and institutional clients through long-term relationships, offering a broad range of products and services. With 2,206 employees across 11 countries, the BGFIBank Group serves a diverse client base in Gabon, Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Senegal.