{"id":19115,"date":"2024-02-08T14:24:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=19115"},"modified":"2024-02-08T14:24:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:24:43","slug":"capitalsage-utilizes-commercial-paper-market-to-raise-n7-5bn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/02\/08\/capitalsage-utilizes-commercial-paper-market-to-raise-n7-5bn\/","title":{"rendered":"CapitalSage Utilizes Commercial Paper Market to Raise N7.5bn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CapitalSage Technology Limited has successfully tapped into the Commercial Paper (CP) market, raising a substantial sum of N7.50 billion through the issuance of series 7 and 8 commercial papers under its N15 billion Commercial Paper programme.<\/p>\n<p>The Commercial Papers offering, which commenced on January 30, 2024, concluded on February 8, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Capitalsage, an integrated digital financial services group, aims to provide inclusive solutions for individuals and businesses, fostering sustainable value and wealth creation in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The series 7 of the Naira-denominated Commercial Paper (CP) has a tenor of 182 days with a discounted rate of 17.7763 percent, while the series 8 CP is tenored for 270 days with a discounted rate of 18.1831 percent.<\/p>\n<p>The proceeds from this issuance will be directed towards financing short-term working capital requirements for CapitalSage&#8217;s digital banking business. Both Agusto &amp;Co and GCR have rated CapitalSage favorably, with ratings of Bbb+ (short-term) and Bbb (Short-term) respectively.<\/p>\n<p>CapitalSage&#8217;s strategic vision is to become the leading fintech partner in Africa, promoting financial inclusion and entrepreneurial development through innovative technology solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 90 percent of CapitalSage&#8217;s revenue is derived from transaction fees generated by its extensive network of over 50,000 POS agents across Nigeria. The company&#8217;s payment services, offered under the Kolomoni brand, cater to underserved areas lacking commercial banking infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>In pursuit of its digital payments and collections objectives, CapitalSage acquired Cintrust Microfinance Bank in 2021 and Ercas Integrated Payment Solutions, a CBN-licensed Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP), in 2022. Additionally, it launched Kolomoni Microfinance Company Gambia, its Gambian subsidiary, in May 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Meristem Wealth Management Limited, in its Commercial Paper recommendation note, affirmed CapitalSage&#8217;s relatively stable liquidity position and moderate leverage usage. The company has demonstrated steady revenue growth over the last five years, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 213.66 percent, with revenues reaching N30.36 billion in full year 2023.<\/p>\n<p>CapitalSage&#8217;s prudent cost management practices have led to improved profitability, reflected in its profit after tax (PAT) advancing by 52.17 percent to N6.65 billion in 2023FY. Furthermore, the company&#8217;s strong balance sheet metrics, including positive working capital and improved liquidity ratios, underscore its financial resilience and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, CapitalSage is poised to leverage the proceeds from its recent CP issuance to drive further growth initiatives, including the acquisition of additional POS terminals and working capital expansion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CapitalSage Technology Limited has successfully tapped into the Commercial Paper (CP) market, raising a substantial sum of N7.50 billion through the issuance of series 7 and 8 commercial papers under its N15 billion Commercial Paper programme. The Commercial Papers offering, which commenced on January 30, 2024, concluded on February 8, 2024. 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