BUA Foods Lists 18bn Shares, Adds N720bn to NGX Cap

Motolani Oseni

BUA Foods Plc on Wednesday, listed on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), with a total of 18 billion ordinary shares of BUA Foods, adding a whopping N720 billion to the market capitalization of the Nigerian stock market.

BUA Foods shares were listed at N40.00 per share under the Consumer Goods sector of the NGX, with the trading symbol, BUAFOODS.

The company, yesterday, therefore, announced that it has received approval to list on the Main Board of the NGX.
The listing by introduction means that the shares of existing BUA Foods’ shareholders have been listed without an additional public sale of shares. Henceforth, all BUA Foods shareholders will be free to trade their shares on the Exchange.

Commenting on the listing, Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu in a statement said: “I am delighted that yet another member of BUA Group has been listed on the NGX.

“This shows our commitment to national economic growth and support for the food security drive of the nation in alignment with global sustainability goals.

“We appreciate the continued support of our stakeholders – financial advisers, stockbrokers, suppliers, customers, consumers and members of staff. In particular, we cherish our host communities with whom we continue to entrench very strong and mutually beneficial relationships.”

Also, the Acting Managing Director, BUA Foods, Engr. Ayodele Abioye, also stated, “the listing today marks a new beginning for a Company playing a critical role in the FMCG industry, one that’s highly committed to nourishing lives with all our product offerings.

“The listing resonates with our commitment to sustainable growth as we nourish and enrich the lives of consumers by delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

“This listing creates an avenue for everyone to be a part of the success story of BUA Foods and benefit from the growth opportunities ahead.”

The Exchange in a statement said the listing of BUA Foods’ shares has added N720billion to the market capitalisation of NGX, further boosting liquidity in the Nigerian capital market and providing opportunities for wealth creation.

According to the bourse: “It is expected that this listing will also increase the visibility of the food manufacturing, processing, and distribution company, BUA Foods, to investors on the African continent and across the globe.

“NGX facilitated over N7 trillion worth of capital raises across several asset classes for both public and private corporations in 2021. As a multi-asset Exchange, NGX is strategically positioned to be the preferred listing and investment destination connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.”

For over three decades, the company has maintained an unbroken streak of year-on-year growth, establishing ultra-modern production facilities across multiple locations. BUA Foods remains a consistent leading player in the Food and FMCG industry with a strong reputation for exceeding customers and consumers expectations with high-quality products.

BUA Foods also continues to invest in modern technology for efficient food production, innovating and expanding with strategic partners across the value chain. The company is also well-positioned to leverage significant export potentials across West Africa and the larger African continent.