LONDON - Fintech Asia Limited (LON:FINA), a financial technology company focused on the Asian market, has announced the publication of a prospectus regarding its proposed acquisition of ICFG Pte. Ltd., a financial services group. The transaction is set to transform Fintech Asia’s business scope and will result in the renaming of the company to ICFG Limited upon completion.
The acquisition, which constitutes a reverse takeover under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules, will see Fintech Asia issue 177,840,000 new ordinary shares valued at 64 pence each to acquire all issued share capital of ICFG. This move will integrate ICFG’s diverse portfolio, including financial services, investment banking, AI and IT services, and real estate development, into Fintech Asia’s operations.
ICFG’s financial services arm, InvesCore NBFI JSC, is a key player in the microfinance sector across Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, offering a range of innovative fintech solutions. The investment banking segment, InvesCore Capital LLC, provides advisory services and access to capital markets, while AI Lab LLC focuses on fintech and digital banking technology. InvesCore Property LLC manages real estate investments.
The acquisition is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025. If approved, the company anticipates that trading of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) will commence around February 12, 2025.
Fintech Asia’s CEO, Oliver Fox, expressed confidence in the acquisition, highlighting ICFG’s scalable business model and potential for shareholder value creation through its advanced technology solutions in the microfinance sector.
The prospectus is available on Fintech Asia’s website and has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism for public inspection. This strategic move aims to elevate the company’s position in providing innovative financial services to emerging economies.
This article is based on a press release statement from Fintech Asia Limited.
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