E-Financial
DLM Capital Group Successfully Redeems N20.161B Under its N25B CERPAC SPV Securitization
DLM Capital Group has redeemed a major part of the CERPAC Receivables Securitization Funding SPV and paid investors involved in the N25 Billion Future Flow Receivables backed Securitization transaction, a total of N20.161Billion. These redemptions were for the Discrete and Series 1 bonds executed by the Group.
The CERPAC N25 Billion Securitization Programme is a five-year bond issuance created in May 2017 when Continental Transfert Technique Limited (“the Sponsor”, “the Seller”) sponsored the incorporation of the special purpose vehicle, to raise funds in connection with the funding program for the purchase of current and future receivables accruing to the seller from the sale of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Cards (CERPAC Cards) in Nigeria.
CERPAC Receivables Funding SPV is unique in the sense that the only metric that informs the success of the company is the performance of the purchased CERPAC Receivables, which in turn are used to service the SPV’s debt obligations.
Since its creation in 2017, CERPAC has had four issues: the first N4.877Bn 5-year 18.25% Discrete Bond due 2023, the N12.5Bn 5-year 15.25% Series 1 bond due 2023, N1.600Bn 5-year 15.5% Series 2 bond due 2023, and the N1.250Bn Series 3 bond due 2028. In November 2019, an asset backed commercial paper of about N2.87billion was issued and fully repaid in June 2020.
On the 15th of January 2023, the Discrete N4.8Bn and Series 1 N12.5Bn matured and were fully paid. Upon the final payment of both the Discrete and Series 1 bonds, DLM also refunded the total sum of N2.3Bn kept in the Reserve accounts to Continental Transfert Techniques Limited.
Since the course of the CERPAC transaction, DLM Capital Group had raised about N23.011Bn and paid a total sum of N31.144Bn covering both Principal and coupons to date. The CERPAC Series 2 and 3 bonds will mature on 15th July 2023 and 15th July 2028, respectively.
Mr. Sonnie Babatunde Ayere commented as follows, “the current collateral cover to the remaining investors in Series 2 & 3 as at December 2022 was 34.5x, average DSCR (including principal) is approximately 4x and current credit enhancement is 64.17%. Based on these facts, the rating agencies should have re-rated the deal for an upgrade.
This was the first ever SEC approved combined offer, which allowed the SPV to issue both debt & equity at the same time and from the same prospectus to investors. Whilst the debt has performed fantastically well, so has the equity.
The equity investment returned year-on-year, an average of 55.65% per annum beating most market indices, appreciating from N50 a share to N189 a share as of December 2022.
Finally, whilst this transaction was initially frowned upon by real money managers in 2017, we were glad to note that at final redemption, a big chunk of the paper was finally held by the Funds as they had come to find comfort from its fantastic performance and transparency”.
DLM Advisory, headed by Mr. Emeka Ngene, (the Group’s investment banking subsidiary) acted as the Issuing House on the deal while DLM Trust Company Limited (the Group’s Trustee subsidiary) was the Lead Bond Trustee.
The Managing Director, DLM Trust Company Limited, Mrs. Ololade Razaaq remarked that the receivables had posted very strong cashflows over the last decade till date.
“Since the inception of the programme, there have been no record of delinquency or default as all investors received their principal and full coupon as and when due. This was also the first transaction in Nigeria to provide investors with a 100% transparency by providing investors with detailed monthly performance reports”.
Other successful securitization transactions executed by DLM Capital Group include the Primero BRT Securitization, the MAX Receivables Securitization SPV Ltd and the NMRC Pass-Through transaction which is still ongoing.
E-Financial
NDIC Begins Auction of Defunct Heritage Bank’s Landed Assets
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced process for the sale of landed properties and chattels of failed Heritage Bank, in a bid to ensure timely declaration of liquidation dividends to uninsured depositors.
The exercise is pursuant to the corporation’s statutory powers as liquidator of failed banks under section 62 (1)(d) of the NDIC Act, 2023. It also comes after the exercise for the sales of physical assets of the defunct bank at its leased locations nationwide
According to a statement that was issued by NDIC, the sale of landed assets is by competitive bidding and will take place at the 36 affected locations of the bank across the country, from Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
The statement said buyers who wish to participate in the auction are expected to follow laid down guidelines aimed at ensuring transparency, fair competition, equity and accountability to enable recovery of commensurate values from the exercise. This is vital for the payment of liquidation dividends to eligible claimants.
In order to allow the continuation of provision of financial services to the Nigerian public at the locations of the closed bank towards bolstering financial inclusion, preference shall be given to financial institutions who are willing to buy any of the properties at the highest auctioned prices along with all the physical assets at wholesale value.
However, corporate bodies and private individuals willing to compete are equally eligible to compete in the process without prejudice, as the auction shall be open and competitive to all bidders.
Furthermore, bidders will be given opportunity to inspect the properties and chattels across all locations prior to disposal.
All interested parties are to make available 10% bid security of the value of their sealed bids to be dropped in the bid box provided at the various centres of the Corporation.
Interested bidders are advised to submit their bids at any of the designated NDIC offices in Abuja, Lagos, Bauchi, Kano, Enugu and Port Harcourt.
E-Financial
African Fintech Sector Grows, Enhancing Access to Finance
A new European Investment Bank (EIB) research released yesterday shows the number of fintech companies in Africa has nearly tripled since 2020, boosting access to finance for people and businesses across the continent.
The report Finance in Africa 2024 highlights both developments in the African financial sector and constraints to the region’s economic progress.
According to the report, Africa’s fintech sector is prospering as digital finance grows at a faster rate than traditional banks.
The EIB report says the number of African companies offering new financial services increased from 450 in 2020 to 1,263 at the beginning of 2024.
“Fintech is revolutionising the way we think about finance in Africa,” says EIB vice-president Thomas Östros. “By leveraging technology, we can improve access to finance for millions and foster sustainable economic growth.”
The Finance in Africa report includes data from the ninth annual EIB Banking in Africa survey that details diverse challenges and confirms resilience of the African banking sector.
“While we see some signs of improvement, the high cost of finance remains a source of concern,” says EIB chief economist Debora Revoltella. “As we navigate the dual challenges of climate change and the digital transformation, the role of multilateral development bank lending is even more relevant in supporting sustainable growth on the continent.”
E-Financial
CBN’s New Directive: Banks to Trade Foreign Currency Deposits
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has authorized banks to trade with foreign currency deposits made under its new amnesty initiative, the “Disclosure Scheme.”
This directive, intended to boost transparency and economic resilience, was issued on November 5 and signed by CBN officials John Sonojah and Adetona Adedeji.
The “Disclosure Scheme,” launched on October 31, offers individuals and businesses a nine-month window to deposit foreign currencies with amnesty assurances, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector.
According to CBN’s guidelines, banks—including commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks (CMNIBs)—can trade these foreign currency deposits, known as Internationally Tradable Foreign Currencies (ITFCs), unless participants choose to invest them directly.
However, banks must ensure the funds remain available to depositors upon request.
CBN outlined the role of banks in facilitating this scheme. Responsibilities include opening designated domiciliary accounts, issuing receipts within 24 hours of deposit, and maintaining confidentiality as per Nigerian data protection laws.
Additionally, banks are required to report all ITFC transactions and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
Participants in the scheme can convert foreign currency deposits to naira at the prevailing exchange rate without restrictions on withdrawals.
The scheme’s transparency measures, combined with the flexibility for participants to manage their foreign deposits, are designed to build confidence and encourage wider participation.
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