Dangote Cement mulls over-issuance under N300bn maiden Bonds

Dangote Cement Plc has notified the NSE of its contemplation at issuance of bonds under its N300billion shelf registration programme.

The company in a statement signed by Deputy company secretary, Edward Imoedemhe, to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Monday said, “Dangote Cement, Nigeria’s largest company by market capitalisation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, and the largest cement producer in Sub-Saharan Africa with an installed capacity of 45.6mta across operations in 10 African countries, has obtained approvals from its Board of Directors to access the capital markets for medium-term debt funding.

“The company intends to issue its maiden series of bonds (the “Series 1 Bonds”) imminently, subject to obtaining regulatory approvals and favourable market conditions.

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“The process of obtaining requisite approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for issuance of the Series 1 Bonds has begun.

“The management of Dangote Cement has disclosed that the proceeds of the Series 1 Bonds will be used to refinance existing short-term debt previously applied towards cement expansion projects, working capital and general corporate purposes.

“Book building for the Series 1 bonds will commence following approval of the transaction by the SEC.”