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Jumia Announces the Completion of its At The Market Offering

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Jumia Technologies AG has successfully completed its "at the market" offering, selling 7,969,984 ADSs at an average price of $30.51 each. This generated gross proceeds of $243.2 million, with net proceeds expected to be around $231.4 million after expenses. The funds will be utilized for general corporate purposes. The offering was facilitated by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. This move is seen as a strategic financial maneuver to bolster Jumia's capital for operational needs, reflecting its position as a leading pan-African e-commerce platform.

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  • Generated $243.2 million in gross proceeds from the sale of 7,969,984 ADSs.
  • Net proceeds expected to be $231.4 million after expenses, strengthening financial position.
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BERLIN--()--Jumia Technologies AG (“Jumia”), the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, announced that it has completed its “at the market” offering. All 7,969,984 ADSs offered by Jumia have been sold at an average price of $30.51 per ADS, generating aggregate gross process of $243.2 million. Proceeds, net of commissions and expenses, are expected to be $231.4 million. Jumia intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.

On November 30, 2020, Jumia filed a prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of 7,969,984 ADSs through an “at the market” offering with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as Jumia’s agent.

About Jumia

Jumia is the leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Jumia’s platform consists of its marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, its logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and its payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the use of proceeds from the offering. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under the caption “Risk Factors” in Jumia’s registration statement on Form F-3. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to Jumia at the time those statements are made and / or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. Jumia assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date that they were made, except as required by law.

Contacts

Safae Damir
Head of Investor Relations
investor-relations@jumia.com

Abdesslam Benzitouni
Head of PR and Communications
press@jumia.com

FAQ

What is the total amount raised by Jumia in its recent ADS offering?

Jumia raised a total of $243.2 million in gross proceeds from its recent ADS offering.

How many ADSs did Jumia sell in its latest offering?

Jumia sold 7,969,984 ADSs in its latest offering.

What will Jumia do with the proceeds from its ADS offering?

Jumia intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.

Who managed Jumia's recent ADS offering?

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as Jumia’s agent for the ADS offering.

What was the average selling price per ADS for Jumia?

The average price per ADS sold by Jumia was $30.51.
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