MTN Nigeria revealed that it is set to issue two series of commercial papers worth N52.895 billion. The telecommunication giant submitted a corporate notice with the NGX where it announced the Series 8 and 9 commercial paper notes under its N250 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme.
The issuance submitted by the telecom giant aims to create diverse financing options and meet short-term capital and funding requirements. The notice submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited was signed by MTN Nigeria Secretary, Uto Ukpanah.
She said,
- The issuance is part of the company’s strategy to diversify its financing options, with the funds being deployed towards short-term working capital and funding requirements.
Speaking on the issuance of the two series of commercial papers worth N52.895 billion, MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, thanked investors, saying their support made the development possible.
He said,
- We are grateful for the success of this transaction, which demonstrates investor confidence in the performance and management of MTN Nigeria. The market terrain is changing, and managing our funding costs is a key focus.
- The transaction was concluded in record time, and this could not have been possible without the unwavering support of our advisers and the investor community.
The series had an 181-day commercial paper at a yield of 13% and a 265-day CP at a yield of 13.50%. It was in the first nine months of 2023 that MTN Nigeria recorded a 21.8% growth in revenue and saw an increase of 2 million subscribers, making it maintain its position as Nigeria’s biggest telecommunications industry by market size. As of September 2023, the total subscribers of the company reached 77.6 million.
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