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Staco Insurance Ratifies 1.2bn Bond To Daewoo Securities
Staco Insurance Plc has ratified its directors’ proposal to issue 1.2 billion Japanese Yen Zero Coupon bonds by private placement to Daewoo Securities at Europe Limited and another 896.5 million Japanese Yen Zero Coupon to the same company.
This is an alternative refinancing option deployed by the company to increase its working capital and boost its operations.
Shareholders who unanimously gave the approval at the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, said this has become necessary because the capital market can no longer serve a refinancing purpose at the moment.
At the last financial year ended December 31, 2008, the company posted a premium income of N4.38 billion, showing a 55.87 per cent growth from N2.81 billion recorded in 2007.
Its underwriting profit grew by 35.48 per cent from the N1.55 billion in 2007 to N2.10 billion during the review year. The profit before tax (PBT) for 2008 stood at N62.3.48 million as against N868.18 million for 2007, a drop of 28.19 per cent.
The company attributed the drop to diminution in the value of its capital market investments and provision for the outstanding premium in compliance with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) guildlines.
The company from its profit, paid N96.59 million as dividend which translates to 2 kobo for every 50 kobo held by its shareholders and a bonus share of one for every 10 ordinary share held.
Dere Otubu, chairman of the company, said with the measure being taken by the development economies of the world to stimulate the financial system, there is hope that global economy will bounce back soon.
He expressed optimism that the company would create opportunities from the present economic situation through innovation, new product development, branch expansion and careful study of government policies. In doing this, he explained, “we shall put into good use our human capital made up of seasoned professionals to meet the changing economic needs for the benefit of all our stakeholders”.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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