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Jumia’s Desperate Measures: Selling Off the Company One Share at a Time
In a thinly veiled attempt to stem the hemorrhaging of its flailing fortunes, African e-commerce disaster Jumia is set to unload a whopping 20 million American depositary shares to unsuspecting investors. And judging by the company’s lackluster stock performance, it’s a move that’s long overdue.
Just last week, Jumia’s stock opened at a paltry $5.70, a far cry from its fleeting highs of $11 earlier this year. And with its share price in freefall, it’s little surprise that the company is looking to cash out by selling off more shares at a discount.
But the real question is: will anyone be left holding the bag when Jumia’s pyramid scheme finally comes crashing down?
For those who may be unfamiliar with Jumia’s shenanigans, the company has a long history of raising funds through questionable means, including the sale of secondary shares. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want a piece of the action when it comes to this sinking ship?
According to Jumia’s CEO Francis Dufay, the company plans to use the newfound capital to "expand its supply chain network" and "invest in technology" – code for " desperate attempts to stay afloat in the dying waters of the African e-commerce market."
Make no mistake, Jumia’s latest fundraise is a Hail Mary pass that’s more likely to end in spectacular failure than triumphant triumph. But hey, what’s another few million dollars in a sea of financial woes, right?
And just to add insult to injury, Dufay’s boasts about "making significant progress on cost management and efficiency" are nothing more than hollow words that ring as empty as the wallets of Jumia’s dwindling customer base.
At the end of the day, Jumia’s ongoing struggles are a direct result of the company’s inability to adapt to a changing market and its utter failure to address the fundamental issues that plague its operations.
So, to all the wise guys out there who’ve invested in Jumia’s penny stock, be careful what you wish for. You might just find yourself waking up one morning to a grand total of zero.
But hey, as the saying goes: "desperate times call for desperate measures"… or in this case, just plain old-fashioned desperation.
Update: Jumia’s adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 2024 was a whopping $16.3 million, a far cry from its promises of "significant cost savings" and "efficiency gains". And as for profitability? Ha! Don’t get me started on that laughable non-starter.
Author: Kayitsi.com
