mozenrat wrote:VituVingiSana wrote:
2) Makes sense to use the 9bn first before you go borrow [the Rights cash is interest-free]
@VVS Rights cash does have a cost (although it may not be called interest) - The additional dividends the company has to pay
in perpetuity. With a dividend yield of only 4% its still cheaper than the bank interest which is a peculiarity of the Kenyan market where equity is cheaper than debt.
Careful! KPLC already HAVE THE CASH... they are not obligated to pay dividends! Note that during Rights Issues firms say all the right stuff but AFTER the Rights...
See Uchumi or KCB or a host of other Rights Issues... Dividends, wapi?
Dividend Yield is a cheaper form for KPLC than Debt. Why? 4% vs 14% [No tax shield though]
As for the Perpetuity aspect...
KPLC can borrow debt in perpetuity [borrow from Peter to pay Paul] so what's your point about 'dividends' in perpetuity?
In the future when KPLC is cash rich & CMA allows buybacks... they can always redeem the shares aka buy back the shares!
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