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In 2016 the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) sought to raise financing at competitive pricing levels to fund a number of new infrastructure projects in Africa. It also aimed to diversify its investor base in the process. This objective was achieved through the successful issue of a Murabahah Sukuk. The AFC initially sought to raise US$100 million, but upsized its issuance o $150 million and was still oversubsribed. Emirates NBD Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Rand Merchant Bank acted as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers. Emirates NBD Capital also acted as the sole global coordinator. This transaction was awarded the 2017 Deal of the Year in the category Islamic Finance in Africa by The Banker magazine.