African Rating Agency Agusto
S&P Global has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the pan-African credit ratings agency Agusto & Co. The deal aims to combine S&P's global analytical resources with Agusto's regional expertise to improve market transparency and investor confidence in Africa.
Individuals Businesses Company Intelligence News African Capital Markets English Create an account S&P Global to Acquire Pan-African Rating Agency Agusto BREAKING NEWS July 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM UTC TLDR S&P Global to acquire majority stake in pan-African credit ratings agency Agusto & Co., expanding presence in Africa's credit markets Transaction subject to regulatory approvals, expected to close in second half of 2026 Investment aligns with S&P Global's strategy to strengthen presence in Africa, enhance market intelligence, and support issuers, investors, and financial institutions S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in pan-African credit ratings agency Agusto & Co., expanding its presence in Africa's domestic credit markets through a partnership that combines global analytical expertise with regional market knowledge.
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