Bank aims to raise $653 million in upcoming IPO
Judo Bank plans to list as a $2.3 billion company after pricing its initial public offering at $2.10 per share.
The bank aims to raise $653 million after setting its price and raise size over the weekend, according to a report by The Australian. The price will give the bank a $2.3 billion market value, equating to 1.7 times its book value.
The $653 million capital raise includes a primary issuance of $344 million and a $309 million selldown by existing shareholders, The Australian reported. It comes after the company received $515 million in cornerstone commitments. Directors and employees will own 9.1% of Judo once the bank is listed.
The book build closes Wednesday. The prospectus will be lodged Thursday, and the company is expected to start trading Nov. 1, The Australian reported.
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Judo Bank is run by former National Australia Bank executive Joseph Healy. Its loan book was $3.9 billion in August, and is expected to be worth $15 billion to $20 billion in the medium term.
Judo writes most of its loans to the rental, hiring and real estate sectors, The Australian reported. Forty-five per cent of its loans are in New South Wales.
