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Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (‘Sterling Holdco’) — the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and several other innovative business solutions — has received a highly positive response to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future.
Launched on September 17, 2025, the public offer has quickly become one of the most talked-about opportunities in the Nigerian financial market, with analysts predicting that it may prove to be one of the most lucrative in the sector’s investment landscape.
The Sterling Public Offer has sparked widespread interest, with market experts noting that the offer price — about 6% below the 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 uptake has led many to speculate that the full subscription may already have been reached — or even exceeded — well ahead of schedule.
According to leading financial analysts, Sterling Holdco’s strategic expansion plans, strong 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 seeking to capitalise on a company with robust fundamentals and an ambitious growth trajectory.
With a price point set at a discount to current market 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 clearest indicators of the company’s underlying strength is the impressive growth in its share price. Over the past year, the holding company’s share price has risen steadily from ₦4.00 to nearly ₦8.00 per share.
This increase underscores the market’s confidence in the company’s business model, leadership, and growth outlook.
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.
Proceeds from the public offer will be strategically deployed to strengthen the Holdco’s capital base and fund its growth initiatives over the next 36 months.
