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Investment Banking

Galt & Taggart’s investment banking division helps individuals and organizations raise capital and provides financial consultancy services. Since our inception, we have advised on and participated in some of the largest transactions in and from Georgia and the region. With our unparalleled knowledge of both the local and regional markets, our team of investment bankers are experts who have their fingers on the pulse of the current investment climate and help our clients navigate the complex financial transactions, delivering outstanding results through a relationship-focused approach.

 

Our achievements have earned us consistent recognition as leading investment bank in the country throughout the years, including Euromoney naming Galt & Taggart as the Best Investment Bank and Best Securities House in Georgia for 2024.

Capital markets

Galt & Taggart has an extensive track record both in primary and secondary debt and equity market transactions. We help our clients to raise capital in Georgia and abroad to finance their ongoing operations, strategic acquisitions, expansions and meet other financing needs. Being part of the Lion Finance Group PLC, we are also able to utilize the extensive distribution capabilities of Bank of Georgia, leading corporate and retail bank in Georgia.

Debt capital markets

Galt & Taggart serves companies, governments, and other entities to raise financing by tapping local and international debt capital markets. We advise clients on debt financing strategies for both public and private, bond and loan transactions, while our origination team provides expert level assistance in structuring and marketing efforts. With our unmatched experience and distribution capabilities on the local market, we are fully equipped to ensure successful deal closure. Through working with Galt and Taggart, our clients have access to unparalleled depth of distribution channels, including Galt & Taggart Brokerage, Bank of Georgia Wealth Management and Bank of Georgia Solo clients.

Equity capital markets

Galt & Taggart originates, structures and executes public and private equity and equity-linked transactions in and outside of Georgia. Our wide experience covers initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements and full-scale consultancy in takeover bids. We work with companies to help them in developing equity financing strategies and assist in utilizing our superior distribution channels, linking issuers with investors through Galt & Taggart Brokerage, Bank of Georgia Wealth Management and Bank of Georgia Solo clients. With a proven track record of more than 20 equity deals, we are recognized as the advisor of choice in the local market.

Credit Rating Advisory

With our deep knowledge of international rating agencies’ methodologies and approach, we are recognized as advisor of choice for credit rating advisory services. We assist our clients in every step of the process, from initial rating assessment, choosing and engaging the suitable rating agency, to formulating rating strategy and supporting management throughout the full rating process. Our goal is to help our clients to achieve best possible rating outcome and build long-term strategies to sustain and enhance their credit rating and outlooks.

Financial Advisory

Galt & Taggart provides financial advisory services to private and public companies, international financial institutions, private equity houses and high net worth individuals in both domestic and cross-border advisory projects. Our independent advisory team with an unparalleled knowledge of the local and regional markets, strong technical background and proven track record, makes us the advisor of choice for our clients.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory

Galt & Taggart provides full-scale M&A advisory services, representing clients on both the buy-side and on the sell-side of the transaction. Leveraging our deep understanding of the local and regional markets, solid track record, in-house research capabilities and an extensive network of local and international investors and partners, we help our clients develop strategic M&A plans that enhance corporate and shareholder value, while ensuring successful transaction closure.

Business Valuations

Our business valuation team combines broad market expertise with practical experience to deliver precise valuations that are tailored to the specifics of the businesses and their activities, and meet the international standards. We also conduct thorough benchmarking against comparable companies and similar transactions, providing insights to support your company’s strategic, operational and financial objectives.

Strategic Advisory Services

As Georgia’s leading investment bank, Galt & Taggart has a strong track record in corporate strategic planning. We offer tailored insights to help evaluate and refine any organization’s strategic goals. Whether preparing the feasibility studies, supporting the cost-reduction initiatives, or assessing the growth prospects, we adapt our approach to meet specific needs of our clients, guiding them in making strategic decisions and supporting them in their effective implementation.

Advisor of Choice for International Financial Institutions and Donors

Galt & Taggart is a trusted advisor to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and donors. We have collaborated on numerous developmental projects in Georgia and across the region with leading development partners, such as the EBRD, World Bank, USAID, and many more. Leveraging our strategic advisory expertise and deep knowledge of both local and regional markets, we support high-impact initiatives across diverse sectors, driving sustainable development and economic growth.

 

Transactions

December 27, 2024
Public Placement
3m TIBR + 425bps, 2-Year Bonds
GEL 30 000 000
December 24, 2024
Public Placement
Floating Rate, 5-Year Bonds
GEL 360 000 000
December 6, 2024
Private Placement
Floating Rate, 3-Year Bonds
GEL 286 500 000
October 24, 2024
Private Placement
Fixed Rate, 1-Year Bonds
GEL 500 000 000
August 22, 2024
Public Placement
8.75%, 2-Year Bonds
USD 10 000 000
August 22, 2024
7.75%, 2-Year Bonds
EUR 3 000 000
August 7, 2024
Public Placement
7.00% 3 – Year Bonds
USD 20 000 000
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Contact
(+995) 322 401 111
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tbilisi Time (During London Stock Exchange Hours)

Our team

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Deputy CEO
Ketevan Toidze, CFA
ktoidze@gt.ge
Head of Capital Markets
Vano Kikvilashvili, CFA
vkikvilashvili@gt.ge
Head of advisory
Tamta Gorgadze
tgorgadze@gt.ge
Senior analyst
Jurkha Aludauri
jaludauri@gt.ge
Investment Analyst
Giorgi Urumashvili
gurumashvili@gt.ge
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