Our role at Al Banyan Tree in this transaction was critical from the outset. We provided M&A advisory services, helping to identify the target asset and conducting a detailed due diligence process. Our team worked closely with the sellers and other stakeholders to structure the deal, ensuring alignment with long-term market growth and investment objectives. We also used AI-powered analytics to project potential market demand and assist with structuring the financial terms for acquisition, securing a majority stake (60−70%) for our client at an attractive valuation.
Detail | Information |
Location | Near Kampala, Uganda (approximately 30 km from the capital city) |
Status | Brownfield cement plant (currently non-operational) |
Capacity | 600,000 metric tons per annum (installed production capacity) |
Products | Five cement grades (including high-strength CEM I and pozzolanic CEM II) for diverse construction applications |
Infrastructure | Three milling lines; 120 TPH bagged and 360 TPH bulk packing facilities; logistics fleet; on-site power generators; bonded warehouse |
Certifications | Fully ISO-certified (only plant in Uganda with all three key ISO certifications) |
Regulation | Regulated by Uganda National Bureau of Standards and East African Standards |
Expansion Potential | Rapid reactivation and scalable output to meet growing regional demand |
Investment | ~USD 65 million (majority stake acquisition, vs. ~$110M estimated replacement cost) |
Proposed Stake | 60–70% equity (seller to retain 30–40% minority interest) |