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Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by BrandSpurNG: 9:57am On Jan 08, 2018
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has rounded off pre-offer processes and signed off documentation for its N39.9 billion rights issue, setting the stage for the opening of the application list for the new capital raising.

At the signing ceremony, which rounded off the pre-offer processes and documentation at the weekend, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Group Managing Director,  Mr. Paul Gbedebo, confirmed that the company has received regulatory approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and is ready to proceed with the rights issue.

He said the rights issue will enable the company raises funds to support its long-term strategic plan with a view to ensuring sustainable growth for the company.

The company plans to raise N39.85 billion through a rights issue of 1.476 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N27 per share. The rights will be pre-allotted to shareholders on the basis of nine new ordinary shares of 50 kobo each for every 16 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each held as at Friday, December 8, 2017.

Shareholders had at an extraordinary general meeting in 2015 authorized the directors to raise up to N40 billion of additional equity funds through a rights issue.“The rights issue is part of our strategy to grow and build long-term value for all stakeholders. The proceeds from the rights issue will be used to strengthen the company’s capital base by deleveraging our balance sheet, supporting our working capital needs and positioning the company to exploit value-accretive opportunities, while giving greater operational and financial flexibility to ensure business growth and continuity,” Gbedebo said.

He noted that Flour Mills has a long and rich history in Nigeria and continues to evolve into becoming the leading food and agro-allied group in Africa.

According to him, Flour Mills’ commitment to sustainability as a corporate strategy is shown in different levels of its operations and activities, while the company’s customer-centric culture remains focused on both product and process innovation aimed at building value for all stakeholders.

In a statement at the weekend, its Company Secretary, Umolu Joseph, said the full terms of the rights issue will be set out in a rights circular to be mailed directly to shareholders of the company, which contains a provisional allotment letter and participation form.

Chairman, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc, Mr. John Coumantaros, in a recent review, noted that though the operating environment has been tough and challenging, the group can look to the future with confidence that its prospects are promising and bright while the fundamentals are strong.

According to him, the group sees opportunities in the challenges and is determined to explore them in the most profitable but sustainable manner.

“FMN is determined to continue to feed the nation every day. We shall keep maintaining our wide portfolio of high-quality consumer food options and step up our input of locally sourced raw materials, thereby supporting the livelihood of Nigerian farmers and Nigerian businesses,” Coumantaros said.

He added that the group would continue to invest in growing portfolio of localised products in support of the nation’s economy.

He outlined that as the group strives to further restructure its operations, streamline business operations to focus on core businesses, constantly monitor and manage costs optimally, improve and re-engineer existing product range, the group will focus on innovation and develop new strategies for the market by making its products more visible and available at points of sale.

“We shall also continue to improve our sales, merchandising, redistribution personnel and activities,” Coumantaros said.

He reiterated the support of the group for the Federal Government’s backward integration policy, assuring that the group is determined to ensure that its agro-allied strategy provides sustainable returns on capital invested by maximising local content in group products.

He noted that in furtherance of the group’s vision to be involved at all stages of food value chain- from the farm to table, raw materials are being produced locally to ensure that good quality but fair value products are developed locally through the food supply chain to final consumer consumption.

“By our policy of aggregating grains and local farm products, we are creating jobs and boosting rural economy. We are determined to continue to ensure that our investments and processes aside from ensuring value for shareholders and other stakeholders continue to enrich the lives of our consumers, farmers, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders,” Coumantaros said.

He pointed out that by investing in the nation’s agricultural food-chain, the group is safeguarding its future and ensuring the sustainability of its businesses, noting that the backward integration programme is the most viable and sustainable thing to do.

SOURCE:https://brandspurng.com/flour-mills-to-open-application-for-n39-9b-rights-issue/

Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by postbox: 7:03am On Jan 09, 2018
Ok
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Chivasex: 7:17am On Jan 09, 2018
Another scam people beware

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Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by nairaman66(m): 7:18am On Jan 09, 2018
National MMM in the making! Please beware, some high profile politicians are looking to raise money for their campaign come 2019!!

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Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Emekus92(m): 7:18am On Jan 09, 2018
Nice if it is true
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Nobody: 7:19am On Jan 09, 2018
Dont know how i got here
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Mopolchi: 7:20am On Jan 09, 2018
When dem go open am
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by simplemach(m): 7:21am On Jan 09, 2018
I pray it's not another scam
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by mayowascholar(m): 7:23am On Jan 09, 2018
issokay
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by otabuko(m): 7:24am On Jan 09, 2018
I can't be used for any type of mmm
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Mmadu111: 7:25am On Jan 09, 2018
simplemach:
I pray it's not another scam
pure national legalized SCAM.
Use your money for Agriculture, you'll make gains than dashing it to legally backed robbers
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Ahmeduana(m): 7:26am On Jan 09, 2018
ANOTHER CERTIFIED AND APPROVED JIBITI/419

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Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Ratello: 7:33am On Jan 09, 2018
I hope this is not another "Transcorp Shares Fiasco" especially when one realises that the Nigerian Stock Exchange is just pretending to be ok!
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Bossjosh: 7:34am On Jan 09, 2018
Hahahaha! Suddenly, Nigerians are beginning to run away from these shares stuff
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by BALLOSKI: 7:35am On Jan 09, 2018
sad
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Sweetcollins: 7:41am On Jan 09, 2018
Can Nigeria ever mean well for the poor?

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Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by kolaish(m): 7:42am On Jan 09, 2018
BrandSpurNG:
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has rounded off pre-offer processes and signed off documentation for its N39.9 billion rights issue, setting the stage for the opening of the application list for the new capital raising.

At the signing ceremony, which rounded off the pre-offer processes and documentation at the weekend, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Group Managing Director,  Mr. Paul Gbedebo, confirmed that the company has received regulatory approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and is ready to proceed with the rights issue.

He said the rights issue will enable the company raises funds to support its long-term strategic plan with a view to ensuring sustainable growth for the company.

The company plans to raise N39.85 billion through a rights issue of 1.476 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N27 per share. The rights will be pre-allotted to shareholders on the basis of nine new ordinary shares of 50 kobo each for every 16 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each held as at Friday, December 8, 2017.

Shareholders had at an extraordinary general meeting in 2015 authorized the directors to raise up to N40 billion of additional equity funds through a rights issue.“The rights issue is part of our strategy to grow and build long-term value for all stakeholders. The proceeds from the rights issue will be used to strengthen the company’s capital base by deleveraging our balance sheet, supporting our working capital needs and positioning the company to exploit value-accretive opportunities, while giving greater operational and financial flexibility to ensure business growth and continuity,” Gbedebo said.

He noted that Flour Mills has a long and rich history in Nigeria and continues to evolve into becoming the leading food and agro-allied group in Africa.

According to him, Flour Mills’ commitment to sustainability as a corporate strategy is shown in different levels of its operations and activities, while the company’s customer-centric culture remains focused on both product and process innovation aimed at building value for all stakeholders.

In a statement at the weekend, its Company Secretary, Umolu Joseph, said the full terms of the rights issue will be set out in a rights circular to be mailed directly to shareholders of the company, which contains a provisional allotment letter and participation form.

Chairman, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc, Mr. John Coumantaros, in a recent review, noted that though the operating environment has been tough and challenging, the group can look to the future with confidence that its prospects are promising and bright while the fundamentals are strong.

According to him, the group sees opportunities in the challenges and is determined to explore them in the most profitable but sustainable manner.

“FMN is determined to continue to feed the nation every day. We shall keep maintaining our wide portfolio of high-quality consumer food options and step up our input of locally sourced raw materials, thereby supporting the livelihood of Nigerian farmers and Nigerian businesses,” Coumantaros said.

He added that the group would continue to invest in growing portfolio of localised products in support of the nation’s economy.

He outlined that as the group strives to further restructure its operations, streamline business operations to focus on core businesses, constantly monitor and manage costs optimally, improve and re-engineer existing product range, the group will focus on innovation and develop new strategies for the market by making its products more visible and available at points of sale.

“We shall also continue to improve our sales, merchandising, redistribution personnel and activities,” Coumantaros said.

He reiterated the support of the group for the Federal Government’s backward integration policy, assuring that the group is determined to ensure that its agro-allied strategy provides sustainable returns on capital invested by maximising local content in group products.

He noted that in furtherance of the group’s vision to be involved at all stages of food value chain- from the farm to table, raw materials are being produced locally to ensure that good quality but fair value products are developed locally through the food supply chain to final consumer consumption.

“By our policy of aggregating grains and local farm products, we are creating jobs and boosting rural economy. We are determined to continue to ensure that our investments and processes aside from ensuring value for shareholders and other stakeholders continue to enrich the lives of our consumers, farmers, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders,” Coumantaros said.

He pointed out that by investing in the nation’s agricultural food-chain, the group is safeguarding its future and ensuring the sustainability of its businesses, noting that the backward integration programme is the most viable and sustainable thing to do.

SOURCE:https://brandspurng.com/flour-mills-to-open-application-for-n39-9b-rights-issue/
Nice one. kindly join us @ https://www.nairaland.com/1131485/nigerian-stock-exchange-market-pick/2908
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by Nobody: 8:03am On Jan 09, 2018
smiley
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by phemmyfour: 10:11am On Jan 09, 2018
People still dey buy shares
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by scholes23(m): 10:15am On Jan 09, 2018
These people mean business. . With the way they're growing, there's no going back. U need to go to the market to know what I'm talking about. It all started with the production of flour, they didn't stop there , noodles, spaghetti, semo, wheat, sugar, cereals, snacks, butter, salt, vegetable oil, soya oil and now garri. I believe they have a lot of projects and they need sufficient funds for them
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by theadvocatus(m): 11:43am On Jan 09, 2018
why rights issue and not public offer?

the rich gets richer...

have you ever wondered why high-profit making companies don't make offers to the general public except their in a mess to avoid sudden liquidation?
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by 1kingwriter: 2:38pm On Jan 09, 2018
Why buy shares when crypto currency is there?
Re: Flour Mills To Open Application For N39.9b Rights Issue by GeleFanzgore: 2:46pm On Jan 09, 2018
We haff hear ooo!

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