- Ground-breaking move, with bonds to be listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is aimed at empowering emerging rural entrepreneurs and fostering economic resilience
- Debt capital will be allocated to LOLC Group’s Singapore-based subsidiary LOLC Financial Sector Holdings for strategic deployment
- Issuance in collaboration with UK’s Sustainable Capital PLC which offers flexible, and rapid-to-market solution for green and sustainable bonds
In a continuing effort to transform lives and empower rural communities globally LOLC Group (LOLC) has announced the issuance of $ 100 million worth of sustainable bonds. The bonds are issued by Sustainable Capital PLC. These bonds will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with Capital Alliance Partners (CALP) serving as the financial advisor for the transaction. The UK-headquartered subsidiary of Bedford Raw Capital Sustainable Capital PLC offers a flexible, and rapid-to-market solution for green and sustainable bonds. The raised capital will be allocated to LOLC Group’s Singapore-based subsidiary, LOLC Financial Sector Holdings Ltd., (LFSH), for strategic deployment.
Sustainable Capital PLC Managing Director Dr Scott Levy said: “The unique sustainable investment opportunity can help maximise potential while driving social and economic growth. Sustainable Capital helps investors achieve financial growth while aligning with ethical values, translating indicators into measurable impacts with real meaning.”
LOLC Group Managing Director Kapila Jayawardena said: “At LOLC, our commitment is to empower emerging entrepreneurs, bolster their economic resilience, and leverage our extensive global presence spanning Asia, Central Asia, and Africa, encompassing diverse sectors such as financial services, leisure, and plantations.”
LOLC Holdings PLC, the holding company of LOLC, has grown into one of the largest and most reputable conglomerates in Sri Lanka. With subsidiaries spanning across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Central Asia, LOLC serves over 1.3 million customers globally, focusing on sectors including financial services, leisure, agriculture, plantations, construction, real estate, manufacturing, trading, technology, research, innovation, mining, and strategic investments. As a leading player in microfinance, LOLC has been a catalyst in facilitating financial inclusion and supporting financial independence for women, benefiting numerous individuals and communities.
In addition to its current operations in 25 countries across Asia, Australia, and Africa, LOLC plans to expand its footprint further into India, North America, and Central America.
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