- 1. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN FOREIGNMARKET NIGERIA/ WEST
AFRICA
2. Introduction
- PrimeWealth Capital Limited (The Company or PWCL) formerly
known as Cooper Fleming Stockbrokers Limited was incorporated on
the 28 thof December 1995. The principal activities of the company
are Securities Trading, Assets Management, Capital Issuing and
Corporate Finance.
- Competitive edge is determined not only by the quality of the
products and services that you offer but also by your ability to
anticipate, stimulate and rapidly satisfy the changing needs of
your current and potential customers.There has been tremendous
growth in the Nigerian capital market with numerous issues in the
primary market.
- Sourcing of long term funds by way of equity from the stock
market has always proven to be a viable option for a sound and
properly focused business entity, especially of your size and
reputation. This requires that you partner with a stockbroker with
competence in the capital market. PrimeWealth Capital Limited has
successfully piloted capital issues of big corporations.
- We strive to understand, advise on and solve the complexities
involved in transactions, financing and policy at the interface
between the public and private sectors. Whether it's raising
funding for infrastructure projects or procuring private sector
partners for our public sector clients, we deliver solutions that
fund new roads, upgrade housing, build schools, modernise
hospitals, develop communities.
3. Directors and Management Team
- The Managementof Primewealth Capital Limited consists of
seasoned professionals who have received broad base exposure in
banking, Assets Management, Stock Broking, Pension Fund Management,
among others. They are further strengthened by a 7 man board of
directors who are well versed in corporate governance with proven
integrity and capability.
- A profileof the members of our Board is as follows:
- Alex Okohis the Chairman of Primewealth Limited. He has 22
years of experience in the banking industry with extensive
responsibilities in general management, leadership and
organizational development. He has functioned in a variety of roles
including investment banking, corporate banking, operations and
treasury.
- He was Managing Director/CEO of NNB International Bank Plc from
2001 to 2006, during which time his visionary leadership took the
bank to a position of enhanced value for stakeholders. He is a
graduate of Harvard Business Schools Advanced Management Program.
He has also acquired international working exposure through
programs with Citibank New York, Fidelity Bank London, Swiss
Banking Corporation Zurich and Grindlays Bank, Zimbabwe.
- His former employers include Nigeria International Bank Limited
(Citibank), United Bank for Africa Plc, Stanbic Bank Limited (then
Grindlays and Merchant Bank of Africa Limited. He studied Sociology
at the University of Benin and holds a Masters degree in Banking
& Finance from the University of Ibadan.
4. Directors and Management Team
- Obafunmilayo Agustograduated with Honours in Mathematics from
the University of Lagos and is a merit award winner of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He has over eighteen
years experience with Arthur Andersen, IBFC as an auditor, business
and financial consultant. His experience spans a number of
industries especially banking and financial services, petroleum
marketing and manufacturing.
- He left Arthur Andersen as head of banking and financial
consulting services to co-found IBFC in 1992. He is currently
Managing Partner of Alliance Consulting. He was involved in the
development of the Nigerian Accounting Standard for Bank and Other
Financial Institutions as well as the Prudential Guidelines of the
Central Bank of Nigeria. He is a part-time faculty member of the
Lagos Business School in the area of Finance.
- Bello Maccido , the Wakilin Sokoto is the current Managing
Director CEO of Legacy Pensions Limited. He started his illustrious
career in 1990 with Ecobank Nigeria Plc as an Officer in Credit and
Marketing. He moved to New Africa Merchant in 1992 as Manager and
Head Corporate Banking Division. He joined FSB as a Manager in 1996
and he rose steadily to become General Manager and Acting Managing
Director in 2004. His responsibilities included spearheading the
marketing of the Banks Financial Advisory services as well as
arranging several big ticket third party and off balance sheet
financing. Mallam Maccido studied Law at the Ahmadu Bello
University and graduated in 1985. He was called to the Bar in 1986.
He also holds a Masters degree in Business administration
specialising in managerial finance. He is also a Chartered
Stockbroker.
5. Directors and Management Team
- Alaba Odunlami Esq .is a Legal Practitioner with extensive
experience in legal practice.
- He obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree LLB (Hons) from the
University of Lagos, Akoka in 1979 and proceeded to the Nigerian
Law School where was called to the Bar in 1980.
- He joined the firm of T.O. Shobowale Benson & Company as a
Legal Practitioner and worked there till September, 1987 when he
resigned to set up his own practice under the name and style of
Alaba Odunlami & Company.
- He was appointed and sworn as a Notary Public of Nigeria in
March 1988 and was in December 2004 accredited a Mediator by the
Center for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) the leading dispute
resolution organisation in the United Kingdom. He engages in
Consultancy work in the areas of Project Design, Management and
Implementation especially in the telecommunications sector, he is
also on the Neutrals List of the Lagos Multi-Door Court House and a
faculty resource person for the Courthouse.
- Olusoji Oyawoyeis the Managing Director/ Chief Executive
Officer of Resource Intermediaries Limited. He has over 19 years
experience in the banking industry with extensive responsibilities
in relationship management, marketing and business growth. He has
functioned in diverse executive roles and interrelationships
covering business development, Treasury management, finance,
corporate services and human resources.
- He is a graduate of Economics from the University of Ilorin and
also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the
International Association of Outsourcing
- His previous employers include New Nigeria Bank, Equitorial
Trust Bank Plc and Magnum Trust Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc).
Prior to joining Resource Intermediaries Limited, he was Divisional
Head, Commercial Banking of Bank of the North Strategic Business
Unit (now Unity Bank) where he led the executive team appointed to
integrate Bank of the North into Unity Bank Plc.
6. Directors and Management Team
- Bimbo Siyanbolais the current Managing Director of Great
Nigeria Insurance Company Limited (GNI).Mr Siyanbola is a seasoned
insurance professional. He studied insurance at the University of
Lagos and graduated in 1985 with a Second Class Upper Division
winning an award as the best insurance student. He holds a Masters
in Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University. He is a
fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institutes of Nigeria and London
respectively. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Directors
(London), Institute of Direct marketing as well as an Associate of
the Nigerian Institute of Marketing. He also attended the Strategic
Management Program of the National Insurance Academy India as well
as the 12th Chief Executive Programme at the Lagos Business
School.
- He has also written several academic papers. Mr. Siyanbola
started his insurance career in 1986 as an Underwriting
Superintendent with Sentinel Assurance Company. He Joined Great
Nigeria Insurance Company in 1987 as Resident Inspector,
Branch/Marketing Manager. He subsequently worked with Nigerian
French Insurance Company in 1993 as AGM (Marketing) and returned to
Great Nigeria Insurance in 1997 as Managing Director. He left GNI
briefly between 2005 and 2006 when he served as Managing Director
of E & O Power and Equipment Leasing Ltd (a subsidiary of Odua
Investment Limited) and returned to Great Nigeria Insurance in 2006
as Managing Director. Mr Siyanbola brings his wealth of experience
to the Board.
- Dayo Oyebanjiis the Managing Director. A graduate of the Senior
Executive Program of the prestigious London Business School, he
holds a First Class (Honours) Degree in Chemical Engineering from
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is Chartered Accountant and
also registered by SEC as Funds and Portfolio Manager.
- He worked with Bromley Limited, a Financial Advisory firm,
before joining NNB International Bank Plc where he worked as Group
Head, Financial Controls with executive responsibility for the
banks management information and performance management systems.
His last role was Deputy Group Head, Investment Banking Group of
Unity Bank, in charge of Capital Market, Funds and Portfolio
Management and Corporate Finance.
- He brings to bear his experience in investment banking,
financial controls, risk management, management consulting and
leadership/ general management skills. This includes working in the
Finance and Banking Group of the Assurance Division at Arthur
Andersen (now KPMG Professional Services).
7. Directors and Management Team
- A profileof other members ofManagementis as follows:
- Dayo Oyebanjiis the Managing Director. A graduate of the Senior
Executive Program of the prestigious London Business School, he
holds a First Class (Honours) Degree in Chemical Engineering from
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is Chartered Accountant and
also registered by SEC as Funds and Portfolio Manager.
- He worked with Bromley Limited, a Financial Advisory firm,
before joining NNB International Bank Plc where he worked as Group
Head, Financial Controls with executive responsibility for the
banks management information and performance management systems.
His last role was Deputy Group Head, Investment Banking Group of
Unity Bank, in charge of Capital Market, Funds and Portfolio
Management and Corporate Finance.
- He brings to bear his experience in investment banking,
financial controls, risk management, management consulting and
leadership/ general management skills. This includes working in the
Finance and Banking Group of the Assurance Division at Arthur
Andersen (now KPMG Professional Services).
- ANDREW UWUILEKHUEis the Chief Operating Officer. Prior to
joining Cooper Fleming Stock brokers Limited, he was the Managing
Director of International Capital Securities Limited. He holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University
of Ibadan as well as a Masters in Business Administration
(Marketing) from the Delta State University Abraka. He is an
associate member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and the
Nigerian Institute of Management andwas instrumental to the
reorganization of the companys market out-reach that led to the
astronomical growth of the companys stock broking/fund management
business.
8. Directors and Management Team
- IGUWO UKWUis the Company Secretary and Head, Asset Management.
He joined Primewealth Capital Limited with several years post
qualification experience principally in Banking and the Legal
practice where he excelled in Asset management, Recovery, Legal
Advisory and Company Secretarial roles. Prior to joining
Primewealth Capital Limited he was with NNB International Bank and
later Unity Bank Plc where he worked in the Company Secretariat,
Legal Services Department and Recovery /Assets management
respectively. At various times he has been the Deputy Head, Debt
Recovery, Regional Legal officer (Lagos Mainland Region), Deputy
Zonal Head, Assets Management Committee. He holds the LL.B (hons)
degree from University of Nigeria and subsequently attended the
Nigerian Law School after which he was called to the Nigerian Bar.
Iguwo is an effective Team builder and Asset Manager.
- CYRIL AKIKAis Head, Business Development/Corporate Finance. He
holds a B.Sc degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes
University, London. He is an Associate of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Member of the Chartered
Institute of Stockbrokers.
- Cyril is an astute banker with relevant experience spanning
over ten years. He started out his banking career with New Nigeria
Bank (NNB) now Unity Bank from where he moved to FCMB as
Relationship Manager/ Head commercial Banking from where he rose to
position of Branch Manger. Before coming to PrimeWealth Capital Ltd
as Head of Corporate Finance and Business Development, he was
Branch Manager, Ecobank Benin.
- At Primewealth Capital he has responsibility for, making
financial projections, delivering selective financial advisory
services, and the execution of corporate finance mandates for
equity/debt finance in both public and private sectors.
9. Directors and Management Team
- SIKIRU AYINDEis theHead of Operations . He is a graduate of
Accounting from the University of Lagos. He holds an MBA and is
also an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria as well as
the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. In his over thirteen years
experience in the banking Industry he has functioned in diverse
executive roles and interrelationships covering operations,
financial control, finance and audit. His previous employers
include Victory Merchant Bank and Olukola Osunbunmi & Co. Prior
to joining PrimeWealth. He was Head of Finance and Control at
Premium Securities Limited (a subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria
Plc) and was responsible for the supervision of all operations of
the company.
- COMFORT OSEMWEGIEis a research analyst with over 6 years
experience in research and analysis of the financial market with
strong background in technical analysis, fundamental analysis,
market intelligence, equity valuation and data build up. She also
has key experience in strategy, asset management, financial
planning, training, customer service, brand development and
management
- An Associate of the American Academy of Financial Management,
Comfort studied Statistics at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,
Anambra State and also holds a university diploma in Business
Accounting from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife. She started
her career as a research officer with Stockswatch Magazine from
where she moved in 2003 to FutureView Financial Services Limited as
Senior Research Analyst. She became the Head, Research and
Development in December 2003 and moved to PrimeWealth Capital
Limited in 2007 as Head, Research. Comfort also holds certificates
in Capital Market Development and Negotiation of Financial
Transaction from the United Nations Institute for Training and
Research, Switzerland. She is currently undergoing training as a
bond Expert.
10. Directors and Management Team
- VALERIE NNEKA OKEBHAGBErecently joined the Asset management /
Business development team. She is a Relationship Manager. She
attended University of Calgary, AB, Canada from where she graduated
with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication and Culture
and a minor in Law & Society. Before then she had attended
Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB, Canada from where she graduated
with a diploma in Arts and Science. She is currently enrolled at
the Canadian Securities Institute for the Canadian Securities
course. Prior to joining Primewealth Capital, she worked with Home
Right Investments / Lydian Properties Inc. Edmonton, AB Canada as
an Investment/Marketing Representative. She joins the company with
extensive experience in investment portfolio and property
management.
11. Our Services 12. Project Finance
- As an independent adviser, we engineer a truly competitive
bidding process. And when advising public sector bidders, we help
them to develop structures that allow them to access local and
international funds. Leading-edge knowledge of debt and equity
markets and structures enables us to develop innovative financing
structures that deliver robust and efficient project solutions
- To accelerate the delivery of public sector and infrastructure
services
- To advise on the strategy for involving the private sector in
delivering public services
- To fund additional necessary infrastructure investment, bearing
in mind the need to control public sector borrowing.
- To transfer appropriate risk to the private sector and to
improve innovation and economic efficiency
- To achieve competitive value for money procurements
13. Fund Management
- We offer services on the structure, timing, method and pricing
of Equities and Bonds
- As the market thrives on information, effort will be made at
all times to ensure that all information that is of material
importance is made available to ensure consistent returns to the
Company
- PrimeWealth Capital Limited has asound capital basefor its core
functions. Plans are underway to increase the paid up capital in
the light of emerging developments in the capital market
sector.
- It is also pertinent to note that employment ofcutting edge
technology and Researchin processing information, generating
relevant reports, and supporting communications with internal and
external clients puts us at advantage over our competitors.
- Regular interface with our Investment Analysts to harmonize
investment objectives and decisions
14. Financial Advisory Services
- Our Financial Advisory Services offers advice to clients on
critical financial, economic and strategic transactions which
include strategic capital-raising and merger and acquisition
advisory services with specialized sector expertise
- Our teams provide a full range of advisory and financing
services to clients across such industry coverage areas as: public
sector Finance and Advisory, energy & power, transportation,
healthcare, media, private equity directs and funds, real
estate,technology,and telecommunications.
- Our debt and equity origination teams help clients raise funds
and diversify capital sources by accessing the domestic,
international and private markets..
15. Training
- We have a track record of training in the areas of financial
planning for both staff within the private and public sectors.
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16. Management Expertise
- Distinguished Characteristics
- Exceptional team of professionals with a commitment to
investment management and research in global securities valuations,
corporate finance and portfolio design
- Application of investment philosophy rooted in sound financial
theory, incorporating classical valuation methods
- Cost-effective implementation from systematic, rigorous
decision processes that assure transactions cost containment and
portfolio risk control
- All investment strategy would be managed by a combined effort
of our senior investment professionals drawing upon their combined
expertise in portfolio management, corporate finance, research the
team ensure thatdiversified clientele base are fully satisfied
- We will ensure proactive response to market changes, make
strategic decision regarding crossing opportunities and the timing
of open market trading. Our Portfolio management team would work
closely our Research team to evaluate market conditions and
generate a trading strategy for each portfolio
17. Focused Research Team
- Our team currently has increased capacity for dept and breath
of enquiry into securities valuation, debt financing and
restructure, trading, operational improvements and the development
of new quantitative investment strategies.
- It enforces practical application of economic and financial
theory to the investment process linking portfolio management,
Securities trading and client investment objectives.
- Our efforts are directed towards
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- Strategic client partnerships and consulting
18. Methodology
- A highly experienced team with specialist industry knowledge
provides independent and objective financial and transaction
advice. Our experience and skill in managing competitive tender
processes deliver value for money.
- Providing the necessary resources to complete complex
transactions
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- Preparing of business plans and financial modelling of
projections
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- Capital raising, debt raising and private equity financing
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- Project managing other advisers
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- Strategic advice and assistance with deal planning
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- Public to private transactions
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- Advice on hostile offers and bid defense
19. Diagrammatic Overview of Asset Management Mgt inuse Needs
Analysis Economic Appraisal Recording, Valuation & Reporting
Pricing/Cost Planning Asset Mgt Acquisition /Disposal Budgeting 20.
Operating Platform 21. IT Platform
- Our IT Platform is high tech and runs on the Projenics database
used already by the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Direct link to the Stock Exchange Portal Real Time-Online
TradingReal time access to data Real time-online execution of deal
22. Research Platform
- All aspect of Financial services is research driven. In a
highly competitive environment, information generation and analysis
best practice is of immense value.
- At PrimeWealth Capital, we have deployed the use of MetaStock a
product of Reuters whichis the best selling investment analysis
software in the world - it's the 14-time winner of Technical
Analysis of Stocks and Commodities Magazine Reader's Choice Award
for best analysis software.
23. Proposal
- We proposeto partner with you in providing high quality capital
market services, Advisory and Consultingas your
Consultant/Financial Adviser .To this end, we indicate below the
names of some companies whose primary or supplementary issues we
have led or participated in:
- ACB International Bank Plc.
24. Conclusion
- We trust you found the foregoing satisfactory and we hope this
will mark the beginning
- of a fruitful business relationship with the ministry.
- We will be available for any further enquiry.
- PrimeWealth Capital Limited
- 18A Elsie Femi-Pearse Street,
- Tel: 234-1-7936926, 7618007
- Website:www.primewealthcapital.com
25. Thank You