FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, through consistent collaboration with its stakeholders, continues to deepen and effectively position the Nigerian debt markets for growth in support of the realisation of a globally competitive and vibrant economy.
In keeping to its commitment of providing a reliable and
credible platform to support capital formation, FMDQ Exchange is pleased to
announce the quotation of the Coleman Technical Industries Limited N2.51billion
Series 5 and N7.50billion Series 6 Commercial Papers (CPs) under its N20billion
CP Issuance Programme on the Exchange Platform.
Coleman Technical Industries Limited (Coleman or the Issuer)
is West Africa’s largest producer and distributor of electrical wires and
cables. The quotation of these CPs, sponsored by Coronation Merchant Bank
Limited (Lead Sponsor), Afrinvest Capital Limited, CardinalStone Partners
Limited, FSDH Capital Limited and SFS Financial Services Limited – all
Registration Member (Quotations) of FMDQ Exchange, strategically positions the
Issuer to raise short-term finance easily and quickly from the Nigerian debt
markets.
The Issuer will also benefit from FMDQ Exchange’s
diversified market stakeholders, its highly responsive and efficient listing
and quotation processes, and credible benchmark pricing required for
appropriate portfolio valuation, amongst others.
Speaking on the successful issuance of the CPs, Managing
Director/Chief Executive Officer, Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George
Onafowokan, stated “we are delighted to have successfully concluded our series
5 & 6 CP issuance in the Nigerian debt markets.
The issuance comes at a positive time for Coleman, on the
heels of a strong 2022 first half earnings and continuing success in our
capital management program. Diversifying our funding sources with this CP
issuance at a competitive rate will further enable us to achieve our strategic
objectives. We are pleased by the success of the CP issuance and grateful to
the investor community for supporting the transaction.”
Also, the Chief Executive Officer, Coronation Merchant Bank
Limited, Banjo Adegbohungbe, stated “we are pleased to have supported Coleman
Technical Industries Limited, in this largest commercial paper issuance by a
cable and wires company in Nigeria.
This issuance underscores the critical role of the Nigerian
financial market in providing funding to the private sector for sustainable
development. This collaboration is in line with our commitment to add value to
our customers and to enable them achieve their strategic goals. We thank the
board and management of Coleman for their commitment and dedication throughout
the process, and the investing community for supporting the issue.”
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