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S&P Global to Acquire Majority Stake in Agusto & Company Limited

S&P Global has announced a strategic agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agusto & Co., a notable rating agency with strong operations throughout Africa, specifically in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ghana. This acquisition represents a crucial step for S&P Global Ratings as it seeks to enhance its presence and capabilities within African debt markets.

The collaboration between S&P Global and Agusto & Co. will merge Agusto's deep-rooted understanding of the African financial landscape with S&P's extensive global experience and resources. This partnership aims to drive greater market insights and enhance credit transparency for market participants across the continent. As Yann Le Pallec, President of S&P Global Ratings, expressed, this deal underscores their commitment to promoting the growth and transparency of domestic credit markets throughout Africa. He emphasized the exceptional opportunities that Africa presents.

Echoing this sentiment, Yinka Adelekan, Managing Director of Agusto & Co., described the partnership as a transformative milestone for not only Agusto & Co. but also for the African capital markets as a whole. He noted that the collaboration fulfills the vision of Agusto’s late founder and highlights their longstanding role as a trusted credit rating institution in the region.

Agusto & Co. has built a reputable track record, having assigned over 4,000 ratings across various segments including banks, corporates, and other key entities in Africa. Following the acquisition, Agusto will continue its operations as an independent ratings entity, carrying its credit rating methodologies in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The agreement remains subject to standard closing conditions, which include obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals. While the specifics of the transaction's financial terms have not been disclosed, it is anticipated to close in the latter half of 2026 granted all approvals are obtained.

This strategic alliance is expected to have minimal direct impact on S&P Global's financial performance but is projected to provide substantial benefits for stakeholders in the African market. By merging their resources and insights, both S&P Global and Agusto & Co. plan to foster informed financial analysis, constructive discussions in the market, and bolster investor confidence both regionally and on an international scale.

As Agusto continues to navigate its role in the evolving financial sphere, its partnership with S&P Global marks a significant leap towards achieving transparent, resilient, and robust credit markets that benefit all participants involved. This initiative is more than just an expansion; it represents a foundational shift that aims to elevate the standards of credit evaluation and financial integrity across Africa, ensuring that the continent's financial institutions and corporate entities thrive in a challenging economic landscape.

As the transaction progresses, industry experts will be closely monitoring the developments and nuances of this partnership, which stands to serve not only as a pivotal point for S&P Global and Agusto & Co. but also as a benchmark for future collaborations in Africa’s dynamic financial markets.