STOCK MARKET LISTING : BGFI Holding carries out the largest capital raise in the history of Central Africa’s stock market

(LVDE) – On November 14, 2025, in Libreville, Bgfi Holding Corporation S.A launched its initial public offering, marking a pivotal moment in the CEMAC financial landscape. By opening 10% of its share capital to public subscription, the company has become a pioneer on the regional stock market.

Bgfi Holding Corporation reached a historic milestone during a ceremony held on November 14, 2025, in Libreville, attended by prominent figures including several Ministers of State, business leaders, and CEOs of affiliated companies. This listing on the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC) is not only a first for the group but also for the entire Central African stock market.

For this operation, Bgfi Holding put 1,573,536 shares on the market, offering investors in the CEMAC region the opportunity to subscribe to 10% of its share capital, with each share priced at 80,000 CFA francs. Subscription, open from November 10 to December 24, aims to raise a total of 125,882,880,000 CFA francs. Each investor may participate starting from a minimum of 10 shares, making the offer accessible to a broad audience. This initiative represents the most significant fundraising operation in the history of Central Africa’s stock market.

According to Ulrich Gambigha, CEO of BgfiBourse, this operation will transform BVMAC’s market capitalization, which is expected to triple from 66 to 192 billion CFA francs. This event sends a strong signal to other companies in the region, demonstrating that it is possible to enter the stock market and mobilize capital to support growth.

It is important to note that with this listing, Bgfi Holding Corporation becomes the first multinational in the CEMAC region to enter BVMAC’s Equities segment, reinforcing its vision of becoming a leading African financial pillar on a global scale. The IPO is considered a strategic lever both for the group and for potential investors, who will now have the opportunity to participate in the company’s financial performance, after years of self-financing.

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Bgfi Holding’s management emphasizes that “the market will now accompany our growth. For subscribers, the benefit lies in acquiring a security that is not only profitable but also tradable and capable of generating steady income.” This vision goes beyond simply opening up capital; Bgfi Holding aims to help African financial markets evolve toward greater maturity and attractiveness. With a target capital of 240 billion CFA francs by 2030, the company positions itself as a major economic engine in the subregion.

This public opening is a first for Bgfi Holding and signals its intention to share its growth potential with a larger number of shareholders. Rhinesse Katsou, Deputy CEO of Bgfi Holding Corporation S.A., explained that over the next five years, the group intends to broaden its shareholder base. “With these new resources, we will finance our development, invest in new subsidiaries, modernize our information systems, and strengthen our presence both in Africa and globally,” he stated.

Through this innovative and significant initiative, the group is demonstrating its commitment to transforming the region’s financial landscape while offering new opportunities to investors. With this step, Bgfi Holding is preparing to write a new chapter in its history while playing a key role in the economic development of Central Africa. Tressy Chouente