Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc Achieves Landmark Milestone with London Stock Exchange Listing

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) has made history by successfully listing its ordinary shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This achievement marks a significant milestone in the company's expansion, as it becomes the first West African financial services institution to achieve a dual listing on both the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the LSE. The listing follows a fully marketed public offering, which raised $105 million in gross proceeds through the issuance of 2.29 billion new ordinary shares. The strong interest from high-quality, long-term institutional investors demonstrates confidence in GTCO's financial stability, governance, and strategic direction.

Key Takeaways:

  • GTCO Plc has achieved a dual listing on both the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), becoming the first West African financial services institution to do so.
  • The listing falls under the International Commercial Companies Secondary Listing category of the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Official List.
  • GTCO raised $105 million in gross proceeds through the issuance of 2.29 billion new ordinary shares in a fully marketed public offering.
  • The offering attracted strong interest from high-quality, long-term institutional investors, affirming confidence in GTCO's financial stability, governance, and strategic direction.
  • Proceeds from the listing will be used to bolster the company's capital base, meet Nigeria's new recapitalization requirements, and support strategic growth initiatives.
  • GTCO's dual listing is expected to enhance liquidity, broaden the shareholder base, and provide a transparent channel for cross-border trading.
  • The company plans to cancel its Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) previously listed on the LSE, transitioning fully to the direct listing of its ordinary shares.
  • Mr. Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer of GTCO Plc, expressed pride in the company's achievement, calling it a defining moment for African financial institutions.

Statistics:

  • $105 million: Gross proceeds raised through the issuance of 2.29 billion new ordinary shares.
  • 2.29 billion: Number of new ordinary shares issued.
  • $1.05 billion: Total transaction value.
  • 8:00 a.m. UK time: Expected effective time for admission and commencement of unconditional trading on the LSE.
  • N209 billion: Amount raised in July 2024 as part of GTCO's earlier capital raise.

Sources:

  • Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc Press Release
  • London Stock Exchange Press Release