Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Ayo’s banking facilities has been terminated by First National Bank
According to Moneyweb, the First National Bank has terminated the banking facilities it provides to Iqbal Survé’s Ayo Technology Solutions, Ayo said in a statement to shareholders after markets closed in Johannesburg on Thursday.
“Shareholders are advised that the company’s current bankers, First National Bank, have given the company notice to close its transactional banking facility with effect from 3 May 2021,” it said, adding that it does not have any lending facilities with the bank.
“Despite the company’s best efforts, FNB has not provided Ayo with what it regards as valid reasons for termination. The company believes that it is entitled to fair treatment and as a result has instituted legal proceedings against FNB for its decision to close the transactional banking facility.”
The Public Investment Corp, which manages and invests civil servants’ pension money, controversially subscribed for a 29% stake in Ayo before its listing on the JSE, paying R4.3-billion for stake. On Tuesday, Ayo’s total market value was R3.2 billion. It said it is now “reviewing its options” for an alternative transactional banking facility.
An FNB spokesman told TechCentral via e-mail that the bank had given Ayo “reasonable notice to terminate its banking services”. However, “due to the confidential nature of our client relationships, we cannot provide any further details on the matter”.
Source: Moneyweb
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