VFD Group Plc has received the approval of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend its ongoing Rights Issue of N50.673 billion. The rights issue will now remain open until December 26, 2025.

The additional window is intended to accommodate the rising number of shareholders indicating interest in exercising their rights and to ensure broad-based access to the offering.

The Rights Issue extension follows strong investor uptake and a steady acceleration in participation across all categories of qualified shareholders, including retail investors, institutional holders, and members of the diaspora.

The Rights Issue provides eligible shareholders with an opportunity to subscribe for 2 new ordinary shares for every 3 existing ordinary shares held, at a subscription price of N10 per share.

The Company encourages all eligible shareholders who have not yet subscribed to take advantage of this extended period to complete their applications.

The programme forms part of the Company’s broader strategy to reinforce its capital base, support long-term growth, and enhance shareholder value.

Commenting on the extension, VFD Group stated that the approval underscores its commitment to maximising shareholder participation and reflects the confidence investors have continued to show in
the Group’s performance trajectory and strategic direction.

Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA). Other trainings Iheanyi attended include: Economic/Political Risk Analysis (By Thomson Reuters Foundation); International Financial Journalism (IFJ) (By PMA Media Training, UK); Effective Business Writing Skills (By Phillips Consulting); Reporting on Corporate Governance (By International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Thomson Reuters Foundation UK); etc. In addition, he has participated in high-level economy & markets events in Dubai, South Africa, Morocco, and other African countries like Zambia, Ghana and Gambia.

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