The transaction, valued at over USD 200 million, implies a valuation for the entire share capital of ABI in excess of USD 1 billion and ranks among the largest private equity exits in Africa in 2025. The sale marks DPI’s full exit from its investment in ABI, which it first acquired in 2017.

Founded in 1978, ABI is a leading financial services provider in West and Central Africa, serving more than 850,000 customers through a network of ten banks and four insurance companies operating in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Cameroon, Niger, Senegal and Togo.

Together with ABI’s management team, DPI leveraged its experience of building successful regional champions and helped support ABI’s sustainable growth and positive social impact. DPI also supported ABI’s commitment to promoting financial opportunities and growth for local communities while enabling investment for small businesses.

The Asafo & Co. team advising DPI was led by partner Patrick Larrivé with support from senior associate Kamil Zizi and associate Guy-Fabrice Holo.