GSO Partners

Structure Capital.
Accelerate Growth.

Investment banking boutique specialized in Debt Capital Markets and structured finance for the Central and West African markets.

Our Expertise

High-level technical expertise to support major economic players in the sub-region.

Debt Capital Markets

Debt Capital Markets

Corporate and sovereign bond issuances, structuring and placement of debt securities (Bills and Bonds) on the CEMAC and WAEMU markets. Financial ratin...

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Securitization & Structured Finance

Securitization & Structured Finance

Creation of securitization vehicles (FCC/FCT), structuring of tranches (senior, mezzanine, junior) and ring-fencing of flows to optimize financing cos...

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Project Finance & PPP

Project Finance & PPP

Infrastructure financing in non-recourse or limited recourse structuring, setup of concessions and public-private partnerships (PPP) in energy, transp...

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Restructuring & Special Situations

Restructuring & Special Situations

Financial diagnosis, debt renegotiation (work-out), rescheduling of maturities and turnaround plans for companies in difficulty or in strategic change...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sell-side and buy-side advisory, company valuation according to international standards, management of competitive processes and coordination until cl...

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Capital Raising

Capital Raising

Raising equity and quasi-equity, pan-European and regional banking syndication, acquisition financing and hybrid instruments....

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Why GSO Partners

Why CEMAC institutions and companies choose GSO Partners for their strategic operations.

Senior Accessibility

Unlike large banks where juniors manage the daily routine, our senior partners are involved at every critical stage of your transaction. You will never talk to an intermediary.

Absolute Independence

No conflict of interest related to proprietary financing or trading activities. Our advice is aligned exclusively with your interests.

Deep Regional Expertise

Intimate understanding of CEMAC/WAEMU dynamics — public payment cycles, bank liquidity constraints, OHADA regulatory environment, local sector specificities.

Selective Approach

Portfolio limited to 12-18 major mandates to guarantee maximum attention to each client. Quality, not quantity.

Agility & Responsiveness

Lean structure and short decision-making processes allowing us to act with a speed of execution superior to market standards.

Bespoke Solutions

Each deal is unique. We don't do 'copy-paste'; we structure ad hoc solutions perfectly suited to your constraints.

Sectors

Sectors Coverage
Financial services

Financial services

Supporting banking and insurance institutions in their balance sheet structuring and equity fundraising.

Energy & Natural resources

Energy & Natural resources

Financing solutions for renewable energy projects and oil & gas infrastructure.

Infrastructure & Transport

Infrastructure & Transport

Advisory in transportation infrastructure financing and strategic public-private partnerships (PPP).

Telecommunications & Digital

Telecommunications & Digital

Supporting operators in their regional expansion and modernization of digital infrastructure.

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