Lagos-based Greek tycoon makes $30 million from Flour Mills stake
John Coumantaros' 63% stake in Flour Mills gains $30 million YTD, fueled by strong financial performance and a buyout plan.
John Coumantaros' 63% stake in Flour Mills gains $30 million YTD, fueled by strong financial performance and a buyout plan.
The move follows a resolution approved by the Federal High Court, clearing the path for the company’s long-discussed acquisition strategy, which was first unveiled on Sept. 24.
This follows a $31.57-million increase in his stake earlier this year, between Sept. 5 and Oct. 9, when his holdings increased from $68.11 million to $99.68 million.
FMN's revenue surged 75.98 percent, climbing from N964.6 billion ($576.26 million) in the same period last year to N1.7 trillion ($1.01 billion).
The announcement follows a move by its majority shareholder, Excelsior Shipping Company, to buy out minority shareholders and take the company private.
The rise builds on earlier gains of $11.12 million between June 7 and Aug. 13, when his stake in Flour Mills rose from $62.13 million to $73.24 million.
This move aims to strengthen the company’s financial base as it continues its aggressive growth trajectory, buoyed by recent stock gains and strong financial performance.
Excelsior Shipping, linked to Coumantaros, has secured a court order to convene a Court-Ordered Meeting, during which shareholders will vote on the proposed scheme.
Despite a tough fiscal year, the group plans to reward shareholders with a proposed dividend of N7.38 billion ($4.9 million)
In recent times, the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills has decreased by $6.91 million, falling from $70.74 million on April 12 to $63.83 million.
The rise in the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills cements his position as a top investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
Flour Mills of Nigeria Chairman John Coumantaros holds a 63.34-percent stake in the company.
Coumantaros, the chairman of Flour Mills of Nigeria also ranked as one of the richest investors on the Nigerian Exchange, owns a 63.34-percent stake in Flour Mills.
Coumantaros, a Greek business magnate, is one of the wealthiest industrialists on the Nigerian Exchange, owning a 63.34-percent stake in Flour Mills of Nigeria.