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Public Offer Drive: Investors Compete for Sterling Holdco
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Lagos, Nigeria: Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc. (‘Sterling Holdco’),
the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and a
number of other novel business solutions, has witnessed a very positive response
to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future. The
public offer, launched on September 17, 2025, has quickly become one of the
most talked-about opportunities in the Nigerian financial market, with analysts
predicting that the offer will prove to be amongst the most lucrative in the
sector’s investment landscape.
The Sterling Public Offer has sparked widespread interest, with market experts
noting that the price, which is about 6% below its current trading price, presents
an attractive entry point for both institutional and retail investors. The offer is set
to close soon, but the rapid pace of interest has led many to speculate that
the full subscription has already been reached or even exceeded much earlier
than expected.
According to leading financial analysts, Sterling Holdco’s strategic expansion
plans, solid market position, and innovative financial products have positioned
it as a major contender in Nigeria’s banking sector. The public offer is widely
regarded as an exciting proposition for investors looking to capitalise on a
company with strong fundamentals and an ambitious growth trajectory. With
a price point set at a discount to current trading prices, the offer is seen as a
compelling opportunity for both long-term and short-term investors.
Sterling Holdco has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation
and sustainable growth. One of the most compelling indicators of the
company’s underlying strength is the impressive growth of its share price. In the
past year, the Holding company’s share price has grown steadily from ₦4.00 to
nearly ₦8.00 per share. This increase in the company’s stock price speaks
volumes about the underlying value and confidence in its business model,
leadership, and growth trajectory.
Sterling Holdco, known for its strategic ownership of two banks, a wealth
management company, and a number of innovative consumer businesses, is
seeking to raise additional capital through the issuance of 12.58 billion ordinary
shares at ₦7.00 per share. The proceeds from the public offer will be
strategically deployed to further strengthen the Holdco’s capital base and
fund its growth initiatives over the next 36 months.
About Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc.
Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC (Sterling HoldCo) is a leading Nigerian financial
services group committed to enriching lives through innovation and impact with a
diversified portfolio that includes Sterling Bank Limited, The Alternative Bank Limited,
SterlingFI Wealth Management among others. As a HoldCo, Sterling provides strategic
direction, governance, and resources across its subsidiaries, enabling each to focus on its
core mandate while benefiting from group-wide expertise, technology, and oversight.
With a heritage of trust built over six decades, Sterling HoldCo is committed to financial
innovation, advancing inclusion, and shaping sustainable growth in Nigeria’s economy.
The group champions customer-focused solutions and socially responsible initiatives while
creating value for shareholders, employees, and the communities it serves, and continues
to pioneer offerings across its core businesses in banking, payments, and technologydriven financial services.