Question 1

What is the amount of the offering?

Accepted Answer

The amount of the offering is 10 million.

The IPO is a very small offering so it's best to take advantage.

Question 2

How long will the offering be in the public?

Accepted Answer

The offering will be offered publicly for 25 days.

It will begin June 20th, 2022 at 9:00AM and ends July 15th, 2022 at 3:00PM.

Question 3

What is the cost of Bia Investment Holdings Bonds?

Accepted Answer

The cost of the bond is $1,000. A holder can purchase as many bonds as they choose. However, they must be purchased at intervals of $1,000.
Each Bond will have its own Bond Certificate to be collected at redemption.

Question 4

What will happen if the Bond is undersubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The issuer ("Bia Investment Holdings") has the right to extend the Initial Public Offering (IPO) until it is fully subscribed.

Question 5

What will happen is the Bond is oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Any excess funds received beyond the ceiling advised by our directors will be returned to depositors, free of charge.

All approved bondholders will be issued a Bond certificate and receive the stated fixed interest as listed on the certificate.

Question 6

Is there a maximum amount of Bonds you can purchase?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no maximum amount of shares that can be purchased, however, the issuer reserves the right to allocate Bonds as desired.

Persons seeking to purchase more than ten (> 10) individual Bonds in each offering may be required to provide additional information, per our licensing requirements. However, persons are encouraged to fully take advantage of the offering as they see fit.

Question 7

Can groups of more than one individual purchase a Bond?

Accepted Answer

This is usually only limited to two (2) individuals. Persons can transact jointly or separately, however, the Bond is usually limited to two persons.

Question 8

Who is eligible to invest?

Accepted Answer

Eligible Bondholders must be:
a natural person; and
over the age of 18 years old; and
a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident with an unrestricted right to work; and not acting as a nominee for any other person that is not a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident with an unrestricted right to work.
If a Corporation:
the applicant is establish under the laws of The Bahamas and is a resident for exchange control purposes; and
the applicant is wholly owned by individuals who are citizens of The Bahamas or permanent residents with the unrestricted right to work; and
all necessary corporate actions have been taken to authorize the purchase of the Bonds; and
the applicant is not applying for the Bonds as nominee for any other person, corporation, trust or fund that would not be an Eligible Investor.
If a Trust or Pension Fund:
the beneficiaries of the trust or fund are citizens of The Bahamas or permanent residents with the unrestricted right to work; and 
the applicant is resident for exchange control purposes; and
the trustees of the trust and managers of the funds represent that they have the necessary power and all requisite actions have been taken to enable them to effect the purchase of the Bonds; and
the applicant is not applying for the Bonds as nominee for any other person, corporation, trust or fund that would be an eligible investor

Question 9

What documents do I need to submit during the application process?

Accepted Answer

Individual Investors
Certified copies of two forms of valid government issues identification (passport, driver's license, NIB card)
Certified copy of current proof of address (copy of utility bill, bank statement, voters card)
Approved salary deduction form (individuals under deferral program only)
Proof of transfer payment to the below listed bank account. This is required for individual deposits and not online payments.

Corporate Investors
Certified or Notarized copy of the entity's formation document (Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association, trust agreement, etc.)
Certified or Notarized copy of list of authorized signatories
Register of Listing of Directors
Verification of identification for each Director (Certified or Notarized copy of Passport)
Proof of address for each Director (Certified or Notarized copy of utility bill, bank statement or voter's card)
Proof of transfer payment to the below listed bank account. This is required for individual deposits and not online payments.

Question 10

Who is authorized to certify the document?

Accepted Answer

Below is a short list of individuals who can certify documents:

Licensed Public accountants
Employee of the financial institution at which the service is being requested
Senior civil servants, including law enforcement officers
Justice of the peace or notary public
Minister or Priest
Counsel & Attorney at Law

Question 11

What information should I keep after I submit the application form?

Accepted Answer

Please retain:
A copy of the application form/registration confirmation
A record of the transfer of funds
Your application number

Question 12

Can I apply through multiple applications under the same name?

Accepted Answer

Only one subscription form will be completed per application. All subscribers and beneficiaries must be listed on the form as noted.

Any additional information can be forwarded by e-mail to info@biainvestment.com

Question 13

Can a minor apply?

Accepted Answer

Subscribers must be 18 years old at the Subscription Form submission date.

Question 14

Can I apply in person?

Accepted Answer

No, all Subscription Forms, payment support, applications and required information must be submitted on the website.

Question 15

Will my application be accepted without certification?

Accepted Answer

Applications purchasing >10 bonds do not need certified documents.

Applications purchasing 10< bonds will require certified documents.

Question 16

Can I apply in the name of my family and friends but make the payments to my bank account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bond payments (interest and principal at redemption) can be disseminated to up to five (5) persons. The information must be clearly specified on the subscription application form with supporting information as confirmation.

Question 17

What is the rate of return of the investment?

Accepted Answer

Bonds carry an interest rate of 4.642%, with interest payable annually.

Question 18

Can I sell my shares at anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upon completion of the Bond Transfer Form, Bonds can be transferred to individual parties at a cost of $75.

Question 19

What is the redemption period of the Bond?

Accepted Answer

The Bonds will be fully redeemable on July 15, 2024.

Early redemption is available at any time, thirty (30) days after subscription, with completion of the Bond Redemption Form, the following fees are applicable.

Early Redemption fee ($50 minimum)

Year 1 - 5.1%
Year 2 - 4.3%
Year 3 - 3.6%
Year 4 - 2.7%
Year 5 - 1.0%
Year 5< - $50

Bond certificate re-issue - $150

Question 20

When will I receive interest and will it change?

Accepted Answer

Interest for the Bond is fixed at an annual rate of 4.642%. Each year the Bondholder(s) will receive an annual interest payment on their $1,000 Bond to its redemption date.

Return of the investment would be posted directly to their bank account each year and the principal returned in full at redemption on July 15, 2023.

On the Subscription Form, subscribers have the option to have us retain their interest to be compounded annually (a bit of a larger payout) or have the interest placed directly in the bank account listed.

Question 21

How is the interest rate determined?

Accepted Answer

The interest rate is an agreed-upon rate based on company valuation and board approval. The directors of the company have agreed on a favorable rate to offer the best benefit to Bondholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions we received about the Bia Investment Holdings' Bonds. If you have a question that is not answered here please send it to us at info@biainvestment.com.