An integrated digital financial service group and owner of Kolomoni Microfinance Bank and ERCAS, CapitalSage Technology Limited, has announced the redemption of its obligation of the N3.8 billion Series 1 & 2 commercial paper notes issued in November and December 2022, respectively.
The Group Managing Director of the company, Mr. John Alamu, made this known in Akure, Ondo state capital, while speaking with newsmen.
Alamu said that the feat was informed by the superlative growth of the company’s revenues from N100 million in 2019 to N24.56 billion in 2022 as well as the expansion of its offerings from an informal small-scale business to a formally incorporated business in Africa.
CapitalSage, which was incorporated in 2016, successfully registrated a N15 billion Commercial Paper Programme in October 2022 as a result of its exceptional growth.
Also shortly after, the company was able to raise N3.8 billion via its Series 1 & 2 Commercial Paper Issuance to meet its working capital requirements.
Alamu said “We have demonstrated our unwavering commitment to achieving our strategic growth objectives and are well on our way to becoming the preferred fintech partner in Africa.
“With our offerings housed under the Kolomoni Microfinance Bank and ERCAS brands, we are poised to be Africa’s Money Partner.
“Through the successful redemption, our journey takes another significant step forward as we are able to successfully redeem the N3.8 billion in commercial paper notes.”
In his own remarks, the Managing Director, Investment Banking at United Capital Plc, Dr. Gbadebo Adenrele, expressed confidence in CapitalSage, and said “United Capital Plc is delighted to have served as Lead Arranger for CapitalSage Technology Limited during its successful capital raising processes and the repayment of N3.8 billion, which represents the first and second series of its N15 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme.
“This feat is a demonstration of the company’s commitment towards achieving its strategic growth goals, and we will continue to use our in-depth knowledge and expertise to enable CapitalSage as well as other SMEs and medium-sized businesses to access the Capital markets to finance their growth and expansion plans.”
Moreover, CapitalSage, a group of integrated digital financial service providers that offers inclusive solutions and people-driven empowerment for people and businesses in Africa, has been rated BBB by GCR Ratings Limited and Augusto & Co.
The ratings reflect good corporate governance, a low-risk level and a low-geared position, which support good liquidity and business performance.
CapitalSage is known for its impressive portfolio of services, which include agency banking, digital savings and investments, value-added services (VAS), an e-payment system, multi-level networking, point-of-sale devices (MPOS/POS), and allied services.
The Group Managing Director explained that CapitalSage focuses at empowering market women through loans and operates a group structure, with three subsidiaries committed to driving sustainable growth across the entire digital financial services industry.
Among these subsidiaries is
Kolomoni Gambia, a The Gambia-based microfinance organisation that offers monetary services.
Mr. Alamu disclosed that the Central Bank of Gambia recently granted the financial firm a license, and its product offers(Kolomoni Agent Banking and Kolomoni Digital Banking) are directly correlated with the country’s national development plan’s goal of financial inclusion.
He, therefore, said: “ERCAS Integrated Payment improves corporate operations and income in the emerging digital economy by offering digital payment and business solutions. Offerings include Payment Gateway, Collections Platforms and an API hub offer FAAS.
“Kolomoni Microfinance Bank has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to undergo a significant transformation. Cintrust MFB has now become Kolomoni Microfinance Bank (Kolomoni MFB).
“This name change aligns us more closely with our existing products, notably the Kolomoni app for savings. Kolomoni is intended to reach the rural and underserved urban populations.
“Through its Kolomoni agent banking network, Kolomoni also offers basic financial services and payment methods to underserved, disgruntled, and excluded Nigerians. And via it, savings products Kolomoni app for saving.”
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