Welcome to Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss pertinent issues regarding African capital markets. This week we host the Centum CEO James Mworia.
Show Notes:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:22 What Inspires You?
00:09:09 What Makes a Great Business Leader
00:12:24 Centum’s Business
00:24:42 Opportunities and Future Growth
00:28:53 Key Areas to Grow EBITDA
00:36:06 Amu Power Failures and Lessons Learnt
00:41:11 Dividend Payments and the Future Outlook
00:46:31 Share Price and Share Buybacks
00:52:03 Evaluating the Company’s Financial Statements
00:58:01 Accounting and Accounting Practices
01:04:53 The High Yield Portfolio
01:07:21 Exits
01:10:27 Centum’s Business Model
01:13:55 Synergies Between The Portfolio Companies
01:15:23 Capital Allocation
01:19:45 Regional Expansion
01:22:36 Reflections, Lessons And The Vision
01:24:58 Kindest Thing and Closing Remarks
Episode 1: Centum 101