FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, through its Board Listings and Markets Committee, has approved the registration of the Julius Berger Nigeria PLC ₦30 billion commercial paper (CP) programme.
This feat demonstrates FMDQ Exchange’s positioning as the preferred platform for debt securities, and further reinforces the Exchange’s commitment to enhancing access to capital for infrastructure development in the Nigerian economy.
Julius Berger is a leading Nigerian company offering holistic services such as planning, design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure and industry projects.
The CP Programme, which is sponsored by Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited (Lead Sponsor), and FCMB Capital Markets Limited – both Registration Member (Quotations) of the FMDQ Exchange, will avail the Issuer, the opportunity to raise short-term finance from the Nigerian debt markets.
Commenting, the Managing Director, Julius Berger, Dr. Lars Richter, said: “Julius Berger is pleased to have completed the establishment of its ₦30.00 billion CP Issuance Programme on FMDQ Exchange.
“The establishment of the CP Programme will enhance Julius Berger’s long-term strategy to boost financial flexibility and strengthen its competitive advantage in the construction sector.
“Issuance of commercial papers will support the Company’s short-term capital and funding requirements, enabling the Company diversify funding sources and unlock more value for stakeholders.”
The establishment of the CP Programme will enhance Julius Berger’s long-term strategy to boost financial flexibility and strengthen its competitive advantage in the construction sector.
Similarly, the lead sponsor of the programme, Stanbic IBTC Capital’s Chief Executive, Funso Akere, said: “Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited is pleased to have advised Julius Berger on the establishment of its inaugural ₦30 billion CP issuance programme, which will enable it access competitively priced short-term funding from institutional investors.
“Julius Berger plans to issue CPs on various tenors under the programme in order to optimise its funding costs and diversify its funding sources.”
Also, the co-sponsor, FCMB Capital’s Head, Debt Solutions, Ikechukwu Omeruah, said: “Julius Berger is a household name in the Nigerian lexicon, playing a prominent role in the development of the country’s infrastructure.
“The establishment of the CP programme provides a platform for the company to diversify sources of debt funding to include non-bank investors, thereby increasing resources available for strategic planning while also reducing average cost of borrowing.”
