AVA Capital Corporate Bond Issuance
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Corporate Bond Issuance Service

AVA Capital Plc's Corporate Bond Issuance Service enables companies to raise long-term capital from the capital market through the issuance of corporate bonds. End-to-end advisory and execution - from structuring and regulatory approvals to investor placement - helping businesses secure sustainable funding aligned with their growth and operational needs.

Instrument
Corporate Bond
Tenor
Long-Term
Structure
Flexible
Regulator
SEC / FMDQ
Overview

Long-tenor capital. Without dilution.

A corporate bond issuance lets your business raise significant capital directly from institutional investors - pension funds, insurers, asset managers and HNIs - at tenors that match the economics of the projects you're funding.

AVA Capital's Debt Capital Markets team originates, structures and distributes bond issuances end-to-end. From initial funding assessment through regulatory approvals, book building and post-issuance support, a single team stays with you from mandate to close.

Key Features

Institutional-grade execution. Bespoke structure.

  • Long-term debt issuance - Access long-tenured capital from Nigeria's institutional debt market - matched to the horizon of your growth plans.
  • Flexible structuring - Tenor, pricing and repayment terms shaped around your business - from bullet maturities to amortising structures.
  • End-to-end execution - A single team from mandate to close - advisory, structuring, documentation and investor placement.
  • Regulatory guidance - Full documentation management and engagement with SEC, FMDQ and the NGX throughout approval.
  • Institutional investor network - Direct distribution into pension funds, insurers, asset managers and HNI pools of institutional capital.
  • Book building & pricing - Market-driven price discovery and disciplined book building to optimise cost and demand.
Benefits

What issuers gain.

  • Secure long-term funding aligned with your business strategy
  • Reduce reliance on short-term bank financing
  • Optimise cost of capital over time
  • Enhance corporate credibility and market positioning
  • Access large pools of institutional capital
  • Structured repayment aligned with cash flow cycles
Why AVA Capital

Seven reasons to mandate us.

  • Raise significant long-term capital from the market
  • Reduce dependence on short-term, high-cost bank loans
  • Access a wide network of institutional investors
  • Benefit from flexible, tailored funding structures
  • Enhance credibility in the capital market
  • Partner with experienced advisors for seamless execution
  • End-to-end support from structuring to issuance
Customer Need Resolved

Built for six treasury jobs to be done.

  • 01

    Long-term capital for expansion

  • 02

    Alternative to expensive bank loans

  • 03

    Refinancing existing debt

  • 04

    Aligning funding with strategy

  • 05

    Diversifying funding sources

  • 06

    Accessing institutional investors

Who It's For

One product. Many issuers.

  • Large Corporates - Blue-chip companies and conglomerates funding strategic expansion.
  • Financial Institutions - Banks and non-bank lenders diversifying their liability stack.
  • Capital-Intensive Businesses - Manufacturing, energy, telecoms and infrastructure operators.
  • Long-Term Financing Seekers - Companies matching debt tenor to project economics.
  • Refinancing Candidates - Organisations restructuring existing debt on better terms.
Process Overview

Mandate to close in six disciplined steps.

  1. 01

    Engagement

    Initial engagement and funding needs assessment with your leadership team.

  2. 02

    Structuring

    Capital structure advisory and bond structuring - tenor, coupon, covenants.

  3. 03

    Approvals

    Regulatory approvals and full documentation management across SEC, FMDQ and NGX.

  4. 04

    Book Building

    Investor marketing, roadshows and disciplined book building for price discovery.

  5. 05

    Issuance

    Bond issuance, allotment and capital raise closed into your treasury.

  6. 06

    Post-Issuance

    Ongoing investor engagement, reporting and post-issuance advisory support.

Ready to Issue

Raise long-term capital on your terms.

Speak with the AVA Capital Debt Capital Markets team about a corporate bond programme tailored to your business.

AVA Capital Plc is registered with and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria. All bond issuances are subject to regulatory approval and market conditions.

Certifications & Compliance

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